About

Mission

Versastyle Dance Competition is more than just the medals and ribbons. Through our education focused lens, we challenge dancers to rise beyond expectations by experiencing the wonders of fair and authentic competition, exploring diverse dance styles and gaining exposure to industry professional opportunities.

Bridging dance worlds and elevating dancers to rise beyond their potential one competition at a time.

Versastyle

Message from the Director

Let me explain to you why our competition is different.

At Versastyle, our focus is bringing the heart back into dance competitions — where the dancer’s experience matters more than medals or ribbons. We believe in creating a space where growth, artistry, and connection come first.

Our scoring is transparent, realistic, and designed to support development. Dancers and teachers deserve clear, honest feedback that guides improvement without discouraging passion. Versastyle is about more than awards — it’s about building community, encouraging expression, and celebrating the shared love of dance.

Meet the Team

Sean Furfaro

Emcee

Sean Furfaro has 25+ years in TV and sports announcing, including hosting Kitchener Rangers Hockey on Rogers TV. He’s the PA voice for the Scarborough Shooting Stars and Brampton Honey Badgers, with 2,000+ games called in 12 sports. For over a decade, he’s also been a high-energy Dance Host/Emcee known for his fun, inclusive vibe and colourful style.

Kim Nunez

Production Co-Ordinator

Kim obtained a B Mus and B Ed degree from the University of Ottawa and began teaching immediately following. She gave up teaching later to be a full time dance mom and start her own family bakery/cafe that’s she’s been doing ever since. She is thrilled to be a part of the Versastyle team!

Marissa Nunez

Stage Manager

Marissa Nunez is a Toronto-based creative professional studying Creative Industries at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has worked with Rhythm 2 Dance and 519 School of Hip Hop, specializing in event planning, marketing, and teaching. Marissa also trains at Footnotes Academy, preparing to enter the battle scene.

Leah Cousins

Stage Manager

Leah began dancing competitively at nine in rural Nova Scotia. She trained at the Maritime Conservatory under Barbara Dearborn and later with Eryn Waltman, Gerad McIsaac, Kelly Shaw, and Alysa Pires. Now a professional dancer, she is also pursuing her Associate Teacher membership with the Society of Classical Ballet.

Matt Hamilton

Cinematographer

With over 15 years of experience in the visual media industry, Matt has made hundreds of pieces of video and photography. This includes everything from award-winning, viral short films and music videos, to network broadcast documentary content, as well as corporate and online commercial features. He loves sculpting eye-popping visuals and telling stories that matter.

Paras Rathi

Cinematographer

Paras Rathi based out of Vancouver, is a content creator and filmmaker for Versastyle Dance Competition. He is passionate about creating visually stunning and engaging content that tells a story.

Nicole Yen

Photographer

Nicole is a Toronto-based photographer and dancer. She’s grateful to be able to combine her two passions as a photographer for dance competitions across Canada.