ENVY GIVES BACK 2025
IN SUPPORT OF THE HSN FOUNDATION
saturday | AUGUST 16, 2025
Spotlight Dance Company
2354 Maley Drive
Sudbury, ON
Complimentary parking available on site
POP-UP LOCATION
REGISTER AT THE DOOR
$30 PER DANCER
100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY
TO THE HSN FOUNDATION!
ABOUT THE HSN FOUNDATION
“Dedicated to excellence in healthcare, education, research, offering cutting-edge medical services, while training the next generation of health professionals, HSN provides advanced medical services and specialized care to patients across the region.
HSN serves as a dependable resource for 23 hospitals across Northeastern Ontario, offering a variety of programs and services that meet many patient care needs, with leading regional programs in the areas of cardiac care, oncology, pediatrics, nephrology, trauma, and rehabilitation.”
(https://hsnfoundation.com/about-us)
We chose to support the HSN Foundation because we believe in giving back to the community that has supported us. Health Sciences North plays a vital role in caring for families across Northern Ontario, and their foundation helps provide the resources, equipment, and programs needed to make that care possible. By supporting the HSN Foundation, we’re helping to strengthen healthcare close to home, which something that touches us all.
We’ve experienced the importance of HSN’s care firsthand with our own loved ones, which makes this cause deeply personal. For us, it’s more than just a donation, it’s a way to say thank you to the hospital and healthcare teams who have been there for our dancers, our families, and our community when it mattered most.
WHY WE CHOSE HSN
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HSN AND THE HSN FOUNDATION, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE
*All photos credited to the Health Sciences North website. (www.hsnfoundation.com)
ENVY GIVES BACK 2025 FACULTY
LYRICAL
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With over 18 years of experience, I’ve grown up immersed in the world of dance, training extensively in a wide range of styles. My passion for dance has led me to not only perform, but also teach and choreograph for many years, sharing what I’ve learned while constantly evolving as both a choreographer and educator.Throughout my journey, I’ve attended numerous conventions and intensives, seeking out every opportunity to challenge myself and expand my knowledge in dance. These experiences have been pivotal in shaping my approach, allowing me to stay inspired and bring fresh perspectives to my work.
Still, I view myself as a lifelong student, committed to learning from dancers and choreographers from all walks of life, and continuously pushing myself to grow, create, and connect through dance.
COMMERCIAL JAZZ
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Francesca Vairo, born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, is a passionate dancer and choreographer with 19 years of training in all styles, specializing in tap. Her unique, award-winning choreography and ability to mentor dancers have earned her recognition, most recently as the 2024 Dancing with The Easter Seals Stars winner.She has trained with renowned choreographers such as Sarah Reich, Kevin Howe, Tara Jean Popowich, Everett Smith, Jason Janas, Brenda Bufalino, and Dianne Walker. Since 2017, she’s worked one-on-one with Everett Smith and is currently mentored by Sarah Reich. She also holds a TDC Syllabus Certification from Kim Chalovich at Tap Dance Centre.
Francesca is dedicated to inspiring dancers and looks forward to continuing her teaching journey.
FOUNDATIONS
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Ashley Burton Rantala is a master dance educator with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. She has built a dynamic international career as a choreographer, adjudicator, and scholar, working across North America and Europe. Her work lives at the intersection of performance and pedagogy—where physicality meets purpose, and where dance is treated not just as a craft, but as a language of inquiry and connection.Ashley brings a rare combination of artistic mastery and academic rigor to her teaching pedagogy. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance Education and Performance, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from York University, and a Bachelor of Education—credentials that ground her work in both technical expertise and critical thought. Her classrooms are spaces where theory meets movement, where students are challenged to engage intellectually with their bodies, and where dance is as much about exploration as it is about execution.
CONTEMPORARY
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With over 20 years of dance teaching experience, Holley Marleau is a passionate educator dedicated to inspiring confidence, creativity, and excellence in dancers of all ages. A certified member of Dance Masters of America and Acrobatic Arts, she has also trained extensively through workshops with industry leaders including Tara Jean Popowich, Blake McGrath, Brian Friedman, and Nico Archambault.Her choreography has earned numerous awards and recognitions at regional dance competitions, both for her own performances and for the students she’s coached. In addition to the studio, she has also co-directed local stage productions here in Sudbury, including Alice in Wonderland.
Holley believes deeply in nurturing individuality in every dancer, helping each one discover their unique style and express themselves authentically through movement.
REGISTRATION INFO
Registrations will only be taken at the door and will take place on a first come, first served basis.
Once capacity is filled, we will no longer be accepting registrations.
To qualify for the door prize raffle, a donation of any kind must be made.*
*Registering for the workshops automatically qualifies an entry.
PRICING
$30.00 per dancer to attend the workshop.
Payment options include cash, credit, or debit.
Monetary donations through an HSN donation form (available at the registration desk) are encouraged.
LEVELS
JUNIOR (AGES 12 & UNDER)
SENIOR (AGES 13 & OVER)*
*Senior includes alumni (19 & over)
CLASSES
COMMERCIAL JAZZ
FOUNDATIONS
CONTEMPORARY
LYRICAL