Justine Sanker

Justine Sanker was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario. She began dancing competitively at Bold Dance Company when she was 4 years old. She specialized in styles including ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, and acro. Along with dance, she also trained in gymnastics to gain tumbling skills.

Justine traveled within Canada and the United States, attending several conventions. Throughout this experience she learned from many well-known choreographers. Her hard work resulted in numerous scholarships and titles including Pulse Protégé, Tremaine MVP Dancer, and NYCDA Outstanding Dancer.

She began performing in live shows starting with the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak. She went on to perform at the International Indian Film Academy Awards, and in Blake Mcgrath’s I Am Tour. In Justine’s professional career, she’s had the opportunity to work with choreographers and creative directors such as Tanisha Scott, Mark Samuels, and Paul Becker.

Justine recently also found a passion for acting and modeling. She was a featured dancer and actor in television shows such as Backstage, The Next Step, Once Upon a Time, and The Handmaid’s Tale. Justine’s premiere in film was in 2013’s Make Your Move. She continued to appear in films such as American Girl, and Stage Fright. She is also grateful to be part of Weisman’s Dance Catalogue.

Justine is currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts in dance, where she continues to focus on her technical training. After school, Justine enjoys letting loose at urban dance classes. Justine is a role model for young dancers, using her spare time to choreograph and teach a number of different classes.

Justine enjoys going to basketball games and watching 80s and 90s sitcoms. She and her family love to travel, and they explore and learn from the places they go. Justine immerses herself in different cultures and uses her experiences in her work.