Swinging With the Stars – Regina 2025
Meet and Vote for Your Favorite Dancers!
About Bryden Wright
Bryden is the President & Co-founder of ROK Resources Inc., a publicly traded energy company based in Regina, SK. He has over 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas exploration and production, spanning both Alberta and Saskatchewan basins. He holds a BSc in Petroleum Systems Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer with APEGS and APEGA.
Bryden decided to participate because Hope’s Home is a phenomenal organization that provides amazing care to kids with unique medical needs. He is more than happy to embarrass himself to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Hope’s Home programming.
About Sydney Klippenstein
Sydney is grateful for this to be her third year participating and helping to raise money for this amazing organization. She believes in the great impact of this incredible organization as it has changed so many lives.
Sydney is the Managing Director, teacher, choreographer, and dancer at Collective Studios Regina. She has professionally trained at the Toronto Dance Theatre and in New York City at Alvin Ailey. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in dance from Fordham University and the Ailey School. After completing her degree in New York, she moved home to share her passion for dance with the community of Regina. This led her to discover Collective Studios Regina, where she now manages, teaches, and does choreography, as well as dances! Sydney recently completed her Masters in Sports and Performance Psychology and is newly engaged to her fiancé Ryan! Sydney and Ryan also have two very cuddly and hairy golden retrievers at home!
About Dr. Marc Tkatchuk
When Marc was approached to dance in this competition, he didn’t give it a second thought as it allows him to step out of his comfort zone, exercise, stay physically active, and most importantly, give back to the community!
Marc was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, to parents Ron and Marlene Tkatchuk. He has an older brother, Neil Tkatchuk, and three nieces, Lily, Lucy, and Grace. He attended the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon and graduated from the College of Dentistry in 2013. Marc is a sports fan who enjoys golf and other recreational sports. He also carries on a meditation practice in the Zen or Buddhist tradition.
About Sam Weber
This is Sam’s 4th year participating in Swinging with the Stars. She loves teaching something that brings so much joy to incredible people and raising money for a vital cause.
Sam works at All About Smiles as a Registered Dental Hygienist and is passionate about dance! She has been teaching at Martin School of Dance for 9 years and is one of the coaches of the University of Regina Dance Team. Previously, she retired from being a CKRM Rider Cheerleader after 4 seasons. Sam also enjoyed being a backup dancer for Tesher in 2022 and 2023.
About Jeff Christiansen
Jeff Christiansen is currently President of Anthem Partners Canada and General Manager of Speers Funeral and Cremation Services here in Regina. Jeff grew up in Regina and has lived in Edmonton, Saskatoon and Cut Knife. Before taking on his role at Speers, he worked in both the non-profit and governmental sectors, which is where he first encountered the work of Hope’s Home when they were first getting established as an organization. He has always had great respect for the work they do and the values the organization holds. Jeff and his partner, of 31 years, Kyla live in Lumsden. SK. Jeff is very excited to be partnered with Chasity Delorme and grateful to have the opportunity to learn from her about traditional indigenous dance as they incorporate elements of this sacred art form into their performance. He also loves to compete…so he invites and challenges anyone who knows him to donate to the campaign in support of Hope’s Homes and the team of Jeff and Chasity.
About Chasity Delorme
Chasity has a deep passion for Pow Wow dancing, which she shares with her children and has taught for over 15 years. She has also collaborated with artists in her province and is excited to return to the Swinging with the Stars stage to celebrate her Saulteaux/Cree identity through Old Style Jingle Dress dancing.
Chasity Delorme is a Saulteaux/Cree woman from the Cowessess First Nation in Treaty 4 Territory. She holds a bachelor’s degree in health studies focused on Indigenous Health and a master’s Certificate in Sustainable Community Development, and is currently pursuing a master’s in educational psychology. Chasity has received various awards, including CBC’s Saskatchewan’s Future 40 under 40 in 2016. She works at Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge and is actively involved in Indigenous Social Justice issues.
About Tracey Sauer
About Julee Stewart
Julee is very excited to be a professional dancer for Hope’s Home Swinging with the Stars, raising money for an excellent cause! Twirling, catching, spinning, and flipping, her partner Tracey Sauer and her are going to bring a new style to the Swinging with the Stars stage.
She is from Regina, Saskatchewan and she has twirled with the Sundown Optimist Baton Group (SOBG) for the past 20 years. She also danced with Martin School of Dance and Baton for 12 years, training in jazz, ballet, acro, and lyrical. Some of Julee’s accomplishments include being a multi-time Grand National Champion in Medley, Solodance, Solo, 2-Baton, and 3-Baton. Internationally, she is a World Silver Medalist in Freestyle (2022) and Artistic Twirl (2023), as well as a World Bronze Medalist in X-Strut (2023). Julee also placed 1st in Adult Elite 3-Baton (2019) at International Cup and is a two-time Congressional Cup Invitational Champion (2022 and 2023), and Twirl Mania Gold Invitational Champion (2024).
About Dr. Kathy Ferguson
Kathy is an Emergency Room physician living and working in Regina.
She was born and educated in Saskatchewan and has raised her two wonderful daughters here. Kathy loves to dance. She thinks she has been dancing to her own beat since she was born. Sadly, her dance career ended at age 5 when she was kicked out of ballet lessons. She suspects this was likely due to just a little bit of hyperactivity and failure to follow directions… ever. She is honored to be here to raise money for Hope’s Home.
Kathy is awe-struck and inspired by the love, kindness, compassion and the incredible medical skills of everyone working with Hope’s Home. She cannot imagine how overwhelmed parents feel when their child has complex medical needs. It is so important to support Hope’s Home financially so all children can continue to be nurtured and grow to their full potential.
About Conrad Ehmann
This is Conrad’s 7th time dancing with Swinging with the Stars, and he is thrilled to be part of the 2025 event. Conrad has been a professional ballroom dance instructor for over 30 years. He has won numerous awards and dance competitions. Through his years of teaching, he has trained with some of the best coaches the world has to offer.
Conrad agreed to be a part of the event again this year because it is a truly amazing organization and to be able to offer up his expertise again is an absolute honor.
About Macho Harris
Macho currently works at EVRAZ North America – Steel & Pipe Manufacturer as a Technical Trainer. He is the founder of M3 Performance and works as a Coach/Trainer. Macho was born in Harlem, New York City and came from a family of eight. As a former professional football player, his career path eventually brought him here to Regina, where he created his own beautiful family of four. Macho lives in a state of gratitude and put his trust in God! A simple guy serving his purpose for the Man Upstairs!
At Harris’ residence, when he’s alone, he cranks his music and busts a move or two.
Growing up, Macho didn’t have much. Understanding and addressing the needs of children in our community is incredibly important to him. That’s why M3 Performance was created. When he heard that Hope’s Home was organizing this event to raise awareness and funds for inclusive care for children with both complex medical and typical needs, it was an easy decision for him to get involved. He is truly blessed and honoured to be in a position to give back and support our community’s children, fulfilling his purpose.
About Kayla Weir
Kayla is passionate about dancing and entertaining others which is why she decided to be a professional dancer at Swinging with the Stars. There is no better way to spread joy and love than through dance. The main reason she dances and loves to share her passion for dance is purely to bring a smile to peoples’ faces. Hope’s Home brings a place of belonging and fills an important need for children and their families. Kayla is so honoured that she can contribute to raising funds for them by showcasing the happiness that dance brings and how anyone can have fun through dance.
Kayla teaches dance at Martin School of Dance; she is a 4th-year member of the University of Regina Dance Team and a 3rd Year member of the Rider Cheer Team! She has been a lifelong competitive dancer at both national and international levels. Aside from dancing, she loves listening to music by her favourite artists and attending their concerts. Kayla enjoys spending time laughing with her friends and family at the lake and getting on the boat for a sunset wakeboard.
About Ryan Bender
Ryan is the team leader of Bendz Real Estate Group, brokered by eXp Realty. As a dedicated community leader, he serves on the board of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association and coaches his son’s 3-4-5 hockey team.
Outside of his professional life, Ryan enjoys traveling with his family. Ryan is a devoted father to two young boys – 7-month-old Louie and 3-year-old Jack, and husband to Nicole. Life always keeps him on his toes as they are currently navigating the chaos of renovating their home. Balancing family, work, and home projects, Ryan takes it all in stride with his signature sense of humour. Ryan is also a passionate real estate investor and former hockey player, with a career that included playing for the Regina Pats.
Ryan decided to join Swinging with the Stars to raise money for Hope’s Home because, as a dad with two little boys, he understands how crucial a strong community support system is – it truly takes a village. With friends whose children rely on the care and resources that Hope’s Home provides, he’s passionate about supporting their mission of inclusive care for kids with complex medical and typical needs.
About Flany Ba
Flany is a performer and choreographer of African and Latin dances. As the first Kizomba teacher in Saskatchewan, she created Kizomba communities in various cities, such as Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert, and trained several teachers in the province. Flany seeks to add value by sharing her knowledge and passion for dance. Her involvement in the arts and culture has been recognized through her appointment as a Radio-Canada “Young Leader”.
About Justine Marie Schlosser
Justine Marie Schlosser is the creator behind Justine Marie Studios (JMS), an interior styling and art-based business that also offers therapeutic art and life coaching. Currently working on her breathwork certification, Justine is passionate about wellness and looks forward to sharing the power of breath with her community. A lover of nature, especially water, she enjoys living a healthy lifestyle, gardening, and traveling.
As an “introverted extrovert,” Justine enjoys socializing but values time alone to recharge. She decided to participate in Swinging with the Stars to support Hope’s Home, an organization she’s felt called to help. Justine has previously donated her artwork and services to raise funds for them. Grateful for the support of her community, she believes it’s important to give back and contribute to the place that has supported her dreams.
About Karyss King
Karyss is an enthusiastic and passionate dance teacher at Collective Studios, where she has cultivated her love for dance over the years. Dance is more than just a hobby for Karyss; it’s a lifelong passion that defines who she is. In addition to dance, Karyss has a variety of other interests, including writing, painting, fashion, and baking, showcasing her creative spirit across multiple areas.
With years of experience in dance, Karyss now takes great joy in sharing her knowledge with others, helping to spark the same love for dance.
When the opportunity to participate in Swinging with the Stars came her way, Karyss was excited by the idea of combining her dance expertise with a meaningful cause. Referred by a past dancer, she was immediately drawn to the concept and the chance to make a difference by teaching someone in support of a great cause.
Meet the Judges and Emcee’s
About Tyson Liske
Tyson Liske is a community champion. By day, he is the Business Development Manager with Colliers Project Leaders and lives to help build community. Tyson loves to connect people by sitting on boards and committees and helping where he can.
Having been involved with SWTS for years and growing to see the deep needs that Hope’s Home meets for so many families in Saskatchewan, he knows that this is such a deserving cause.
About Mark Johnston
Mark is the morning show host on Play 92 and the in-game host for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He loves supporting Hope’s Home not only because of the great work they do in the province but also because of the incredible people who work there.
About Evan Bray
Evan Bray is a proud Saskatchewanian born and raised on a farm east of Regina. Evan had a short radio and TV broadcasting career before joining the Regina Police Service, where he worked for the better part of three decades. Evan was appointed the City of Regina’s 14th Chief of Police in 2016, giving him the ability to use relationship building and partnerships to better focus on improving community safety and well-being. After retiring from policing in 2023, Evan returned to his broadcasting roots, taking on a daily radio talk show. From Monday to Friday, you can hear the Evan Bray Show on Newstalk 980 CJME and 650 CKOM.
“I know the importance happy, healthy families play in overall community wellness. Hope’s Home continues to build and enhance communities in Saskatchewan by nurturing and providing inclusive care for children with complex needs. I am proud to participate in events like Swinging with the Stars as Hope’s Home continues to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families throughout the province!” – Evan Bray, Host of The Evan Bray Show on 980 CJME and 650 CKOM
About Chad Engel
Chad was born and raised in Regina and has worked at SaskPower in Marketing for the past 10 years. Spending his whole life in Saskatchewan, he’s had friends and family struggle with a variety of challenges and has seen the important work organizations like Hope’s Home do in the community he calls home. As a participant in last year’s Swinging with the Stars, he was so moved by his visits with staff and the children at Hope’s Home. He’s motivated to continue supporting critical organizations like Hope’s Home well into the future to make sure Saskatchewan remains a place that supports all our people and children.
About Kelly Wilson
Kelly is the President & CEO of Saskatchewan Blue Cross, a role she proudly stepped into in 2023 after an eight-year journey with the organization. Starting as Controller in 2015, Kelly quickly made her mark, advancing to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer before taking the helm as CEO.
A Saskatoon native, Kelly holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Her career has taken her far from home, with enriching experiences across both public and private sectors in Australia and Ireland. Ultimately, her heart—and leadership skills—brought her back to Saskatchewan, where she’s passionate about making a difference.
Kelly is deeply committed to her community. She serves on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan and has previously contributed her time and expertise to Big Sisters of Saskatoon and the audit committee for SaskCulture. Whether she’s championing community causes or leading her team, Kelly brings a heartfelt dedication to everything she does.