NEXT UP: AUGUST 22 & 23, 2026

 Antonio Sardella is a movement phenomenon, mastering over 50 dance styles from classical ballet to commercial, ballroom, and aerial performance. His career spans dancing for Lady Gaga under Parris Goebel, starring as Peter Pan at Tokyo Disney, headlining productions with Royal Caribbean and Holland America, and performing across North America, Europe, and Asia. As Director of Arthur Murray Yorkville, he’s trained champions, redefined competitive ballroom in Canada, and earned the 2025 Top Manager Award, with his choreography winning national accolades and featuring on Canada’s Drag Race and major stage productions. A sought-after emcee, adjudicator, and masterclass instructor, Antonio brings precision, passion, and storytelling to every stage — with his sights set on returning to work with Lady Gaga, this time as her visionary choreographer. 

Lauren Martin is an award-winning tap dancer, choreographer, and educator who has been teaching since 2007 and choreographing since 2011. With deep roots in competitive dance and years of experience training dancers across Ontario, she is known for creating rhythm-driven, musical, and technically strong tap work that challenges dancers while keeping the joy at the forefront.

As the owner of Cool Aunt Creatives and co-organizer of Encore! Adult Dance Convention, Lauren is especially passionate about accessible programming for adults. She believes no one should ever feel like they’ve “aged out” of dance and is dedicated to building spaces where dancers of all backgrounds can train seriously, laugh freely, and reconnect with their love of movement.

 Kim Engel is the Owner and Artistic Director of TDC Dance Company, located in Beeton, Ontario. She began her dance journey at the age of three, excelling in various disciplines such as ballet, jazz, acrobatics, musical theatre, modern, tap, contemporary, and lyrical. Over the past 20 years, Kim has been recognized for her outstanding and unique choreography, as well as her ability to teach perfected technique and performance skills. Many of her students have achieved both regional and national dance titles. Kim is a certified member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association and Dance Masters of America, Chapter 43. Her passion for dance and dedication to her students have solidified her reputation as a respected figure in the dance community.