My name is Lennon D’Souza, and I am a dedicated sales professional in the building materials industry supporting the KW region. With 15 years of experience under my belt, I have developed a deep understanding of the industry and have built strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Raised in the Middle East, I spent […]
Sandy Shantz
Sandy was raised in Kitchener and has lived in Elmira for close to 40 years. She enjoys time with her family, especially her 5 grandchildren. Her community leadership has touched her church, schools, minor hockey, and community fundraising. Sandy is beginning her third term as Mayor of Woolwich Township and Region of Waterloo Councillor. She currently […]
Rachel Fackoury
Rachel has been a long-time DWTS fan and has been waiting for this call her whole life to one day be a contestant on the show. Although she does have some dance experience, ballroom is definitely a whole new world for her. When she isn’t watching the DWTS pros on Instagram for inspiration, you can […]
Nick Anapolsky
My Name is Nick Anapolsky. I am the owner of Polsky’s Strength & Conditioning (CrossFit PSC) in Kitchener. My wife and I start this business together in 2017 and have built a community of like-minded individuals who strive to better their fitness and quality of life through functional training and even competing in the sport […]
Adrienne Meinzinger
My name is Adrienne Meinzinger and I am thrilled to be participating in Easter Seals Dancing with the Stars. I still remember my first dance experience at 5 years old tap dancing to Do Ra Me. (I was tempted to use that picture) Dance continued to play a role in my life as I transitioned […]
Arnold Yescas
Arnold here, your energetic amateur salsa dancer! By night I am the General Manager at Del’s Italian Kitchen, a place where we grow the talent and ability of our team every day. I come from a long experience of supporting the community through events and cuisine, you may know me from Hosting Top Chef KW […]
Merrin Manser
Hi! I’m Merrin Manser, I’m an Events Director who is moving out of the dining room, and into the ballroom! You may know me for my work with the Charcoal Group, as the Event’s Director! I usually spend my time planning weddings and events and was the Waterloo Region Diamond winner for Event and Wedding […]
Nick Fernandez
Nick Fernandez was born and raised in Cambridge Ontario where he completed his secondary school studies at Galt Collegiate Institute. After graduation, Nick attended Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo where he obtained his Bachelors of Music Therapy. During his tenure at the university, Nick joined the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve at the age of 20, […]
