At the age of three, Katie started training in the strict principles of dance. After graduating high school she decided to continue her dance education at Concordia University majoring in Contemporary Dance. From here Katie quickly learned that she had a great interest in the health industry as a whole and decided to expand her knowledge to encompass many different areas of physical activity. She enrolled full time at St. Lawrence College in the Fitness and Health Promotions program in hopes to further her education.

Upon graduation, she has earned her Fitness Consultant and Personal Training license through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology as well as her Pre and Post Natal Fitness Specialist license through Can Fit Pro. Once Katie completed her education she taught Anatomy at St. Lawrence College in Brockville for the Musical Theatre program, adjudicated several dance competitions, and taught at several well known schools in Kingston and surrounding area.

Katie is currently the artistic director of Four Season Dance Academy where she focuses on developing strong, confident, smart dancers who understand the athleticism of dance as well as artistic expression.

Born in the Dominican Republic, Diego Arvelo started ballet at nine years of age. With his father’s influence and training, he became the youngest dancer in the Ballet of Santo Domingo, joining the company at age 16. While the company toured through South America, (Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Cuba), Mr. Arvelo had the opportunity to appear in such productions as Stravinsky’s “Firebird” and Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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Mr. Arvelo continued his education in dance, studying the techniques of such greats as Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, and Martha Graham. Since he came to Canada, he has furthered that training by studying R.A.D Ballet as well as C.D.T.A Jazz and Ballet, as well as Vaganova Ballet Technique. In May of 1998 he became a certified instructor for the British Association of Teachers of Dance (B.A.T.D).

Mr. Arvelo has performed with Ballet Extra of Ottawa in such productions as “The Messiah” and in June of 1998 he produced his first original ballet, “Cry for the Damned” followed by a second ballet entitled, “Reflexion”.

Mr. Arvelo has also worked as an instructor with the St. Lawrence College Musical Theatre program where he taught both jazz and partnering work, as well as modern technique. In April 2009, he was given the opportunity to choreograph their Broadway Style Musical, “Footloose”.

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Most recently Diego was presented with the coveted title of, “Guest International Choreographer” for EDANCO 2011, an International Festival of Contemporary Dance, hosted in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Diego was honoured for a second time in September 2012, and again in 2013, when he was asked once again to be a part of this prestigious festival.

In 2018 he embarked on his latest creative endeavor as the star of his very own television program entitled, "The Dancing Chef". This show was extraordinarily well received by both the community and critics alike. In 2019 "The Dancing Chef" won the award for "Outstanding Lifestyle Program" at the annual COGECO Star Awards. This successful show is set to begin production on season 5.

From Ottawa, Canada, Jeremy has had 11 years of competitive training in jazz, tap, musical theatre, contemporary, and ballet. He is a Music Theatre Performance Program graduate at St. Lawrence College. Since graduating in 2015, Jeremy has choreographed, taught, and performed across Canada, Asia, and Europe.

In 2017, Jeremy moved to Hong Kong where he lived and taught for 4 years. In his time at Red Shoe Dance, he created both tap and musical theatre programs and expanded the existing jazz program. In 2020, he sent in the first student in all of Asia to successfully complete her Advanced Jazz Exam - the highest level in the Adapt Syllabus. He has former students studying at elite musical theatre and dance programs such as the London Studio Centre and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and in professional and West End shows including Matilda and Annie. Jeremy moved to London in July 2021, where he taught for 2 years at various schools in and around the city, including the Royal Academy of Dance. He was instrumental in Adapt’s UK launch in 2023. As well as teaching and choreographing, Jeremy is also an Adapt Examiner and adjudicates at various competitions throughout the year in Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Having recently moved back to Canada, Jeremy is excited about new opportunities in his career in the community that raised him.

Julia started taking dance lessons at the age of 4 and joined the Four Season Dance Academy Competitive team in 2016. She began instructing and assisting classes, while continuing her training, such as obtaining her BTDA Ballet Certificates.

After graduating high school, Julia pursued her studies at the University of Ottawa and was a member of the
Gee-Gees Elite Competitive Dance team. In 2023, she graduated with her Bachelor of Commerce.

Julia has since then joined our team as an instructor and has lead our Hip Hop program, as well as choreographed various routines. Julia is passionate about instructing young dancers and building confidence and stage presence to her students.

Nadia Dardano (she/her) discovered her love for performing at the tender age of two, igniting a passion that has fueled her journey ever since. Originally from a small hometown she is currently pursuing her studies at Toronto Metropolitan University to attain a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, in performance dance. Her curriculum spans an array of styles, including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, partner work, floorwork, Street-styles, and West African styles.

Beyond dance, Nadia immerses herself in acting, singing, and directing, understanding that versatility is key to
embodying the multifaceted roles of a performer. She has had many training opportunities outside of school such as Kode Red Academy (2022), Doomsday (2023), and Footnotes Academy (2024). Under the guidance of esteemed choreographers like Alysa Pires, Vicki St-Denys, Esie Mensah, Roberto Campanella, Jac Valiquette, Alysa Martin and Fran Chudnoff. Nadia has graced the stage in numerous productions, showcasing her talent and versatility. Nadia's performance credits extend to prestigious events like the Canadian Walk of Fame 2023, (Kardinal Offishall tribute) choreographed by Clarence Ford.

With over a decade of experience in teaching and choreography, Nadia is not only a performer but also a mentor and creator. She has won choreography awards at various dance competitions, and has had her work featured in festivals around Ontario. Her dedication to her craft and unwavering commitment to the performing arts make her a dynamic force in the industry. As she continues to push boundaries and explore new artistic avenues, Nadia Dardano stands as a shining example of young passion, drive, and artistic excellence.

When Krista took her first dance class at the age of 13 she knew it was an art form in which she belonged. After graduating high school, she made the move to the big city to attend George Brown College’s dance program in Toronto, ON. There she was trained in jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical/contemporary, modern, acrobatics and hip-hop.

She has performed with many different dance groups including Toronto Marlies Dance Pak, Hamilton Tiger-Cats Dance Team, Lindsay Ritter Productions, DivaGirl Entertainment and The Dance Company. She has had the amazing opportunities to perform at the 2008 Grey Cup, Casino Rama, Canadian Children’s Aid Foundation Gala, Much Music Doritos Award show, Dance Ontario, Shawn Desman’s “Night Like This” video, and Hennessy’s Black
Seduction promotional party. She also has worked internationally with the Edanco Festival De Danza Contemporánea and Academia Balleteatro Dominicano in Dominican Republic, as well as choreographing at the Royalton Punta Cana Resort.

Krista had the amazing experience of holding the position of Assistant Director of LR Dance, where she worked with new upcoming dancers and choreographers to help them
break into the entertainment industry. Krista has taught in studios across Canada and has a special place in her heart for teaching and seeing her students excel in their own technique in a positive environment. She loves teaching, adjudicating, choreographing and seeing her
students performing and having fun.