Born in Toronto, Amir’s journey into the world of dance didn’t begin until he was 22, when an adventure to Guatemala introduced him to both the Spanish language and the art of salsa. With no prior dance experience, he trained intensively for three months, igniting a passion that would shape his life. After moving to […]
Crizcel Pretencio
Hi, my name is Crizcel Pretencio, and I’m excited to be one of the pro dancers this year! I grew up in Windsor, Ontario, and danced at Pure Dance Academy. I’ve been dancing since I was 3 years old and competitively for over 10 years. I am currently a part of the Pure Academy staff and […]
Lindsay Angier
Dance Barre- Partner Studio and Co Chairs of Dancing with Easter Seals Stars Originally from Essex, Ontario, Canada, Lindsay grew up immersed in various dance disciplines. She honed her skills at prestigious summer programs like the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and Joffrey Ballet, achieving advanced-level certifications in the Cecchetti Method. Additionally, Lindsay trained in all […]
Blake Angier
Blake Angier is the Co-Owner and Artistic Director of Dance Barre, now celebrating its 18th season. With a focus on fostering a welcoming and engaging atmosphere, Blake and the Dance Barre team work closely with families to build a vibrant community where everyone feels valued and inspired. With over 20 years in the dance industry, […]
Diana Fleming
Diana Fleming has been dancing more years than she can remember. She began by studying ballet with Jack Bickle and Florence King Proulx. As an adult, she discovered modern, jazz and social dance and took numerous classes and workshops in these genres in Canada and the United States. She has performed with the Windsor Light Opera, […]
Caydance Cristofaro
Caydance Cristofaro is a dancer from Amherstburg Ontario and is currently teaching, coaching and choreographing at Rivertown dance academy in Amherstburg, ON. She will be starting out at the University of Windsor as a French major and is a part of the Lancer cheer team at the University. She has been training in dance for […]
Gweneth Attard
Hi! My name is Gweneth Attard. I’m 17 and have danced 6 years on the amazing Dance Barre Elite Company. Since graduating high school, I am lucky to be part of the Lancers Dance Company. I love sharing my passion for dance by teaching at Dance Barre. I’m super outgoing and fun, and I can’t […]
Jenna Fisch
Jenna Fisch is thrilled to be taking part in this year’s Dancing With The Easter Seals Stars. Jenna is originally from Brandon, Manitoba and moved to Windsor 3 years ago to attend St.Clair Colleges Music Theatre Performance program, from which she recently graduated. She began dancing at age 4 and has loved it ever since, […]
Anh Nguyen
Anh Nguyen is a classical-contemporary choreographer and composer. He’s currently the artistic director for HNM Dance Centre. Nguyen makes regular appearances with other progressive dance companies, orchestras, galleries, festivals, and universities; including American Ballet Theatre, Dancetheatre David Earle (France, Canada), Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Danny Grossman Dance Company, Dance Nonce, Peter Sparling Dance Company, Kalamazoo Symphony […]
Shubhu Maru
Shubhu Maru (formerly Shubhanagana Vishwanathan) is a professional Bollywood and Bharatanatyam teacher at SV School of Dance. She moved to Windsor, Ont., in 2017 after growing up in India’s capital city of Delhi for more than two decades. She has performed in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, won a number of international […]