Christina is a passionate and dedicated dance educator with over 28 years of experience in dance instruction, and mentorship. Known for her emotionally resonant choreography and impactful teaching style, she continues to inspire dancers through her deep commitment to the art and her students' personal growth.

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Whether she's onstage or guiding students in a classroom, her purpose remains the same: to enrich lives through movement. She believes in the transformative power of dance to foster meaningful connections.

Her goal is to inspire others to fall in love with dance by sharing her own deep passion for the art form. She encourages her students to embrace confidence, believe in themselves, and pursue their life goals with intention and authenticity. To her, dance is more than a performance art—it’s a way of life.

 

Christina holds a Bachelor of Performing Arts (B.P.A.) in Dance Performance from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment. She is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). Her work as an educator and choreographer has gained recognition across North America and internationally. She has taught master classes throughout Canada and Europe, including at the International Dance Camp Festival in Stuttgart, Germany, and at Dance Centre MYWAY in Kyiv, Ukraine. In Canada, she has been an instructor at Holland College’s School of Performing Arts in Prince Edward Island and has taught at numerous studios across Atlantic Canada. In addition to teaching and choreographing, Christina enjoys adjudicating competitions; having judged at numerous dance competitions throughout North America. 

 

Her performance credits include: Tokyo Disneyland shows Once Upon a Mouse and One Man’s Dream II; Imaginique by Cirque Productions at Busch Gardens Williamsburg; performances aboard Holland America Line’s luxury vessels with Stiletto Entertainment; Running With Scissors tour with "Weird Al" Yankovic; assistant dancer to magician Jason Latimer; Disney’s Mary Poppins at Village Theatre, and an animal character role in Seattle Opera’s, The Magic Flute.

 

She is beyond thrilled to be returning to Allegro Performing Arts Academy’s family and its incredibly special, thriving community`of impactful artists and loved ones.

 

"Some of life's most magical moments happen when you're prepared to seize the right opportunities. The BEST kind of luck is simply preparation meeting opportunity. Trust your instincts, put in the work, and stay ready. There's no better feeling than achieving something you’ve earned through hard work and dedication."