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Our Teaching Staff
Our people are among the most talented in the industry. It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.
Sensei Jason Consoli
5th Godan Renshi in Okinawan Shorin-ryu
Chief Instructor
Sensei Jason started his Martial Arts training at age 7. He achieved his Shodan (Black Belt) in 1985 at the age of 13. Since then has competed in many competitions in Canada and the US with much success. He has also competed and coached for Hamilton in the CANUSA Games. He has trained in various styles of Martial Arts over the past 30 years and wants to share all of his knowledge with his students. Okinawan Shorin-ryu Karate is his speciality studying under his long time instructor "Kyoshi" Fellipe Cabenero 7th Dan.
Tamara Vance-Consoli
Artistic Director & Dance Instructor
Tamara has been dancing since the age of 2 and has never stopped. She is certified with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) and is a former member of this organization. Tamara studied under the instruction of Marilyn Szwec and is excited to be back in Dundas. She is a former Hamilton Tiger-cat Cheerleader with 4 seasons of cheering for the Black & Gold. Tamara is also a former competitive Figure Skater representing the Preston F.S.C and has choreographed for Figure Skating Clubs as well as for High School Productions and Fashion Shows. Tamara has gained knowledge from many instructors both in Canada and the United States. Her students have been seen on stage in the Nutcracker (Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble), on stage with Janet Jackson, and with the Toronto Raptors Dance Pack. Tamara's passion for dance and her performance experience makes her students excel not only in Dance, but in life.
Natalie Zakrajsek
J4K Camps Director and Dance Instructor
Miss Natalie is the Camps Director Extraordinaire!!!
Miss. Natalie specializes in Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical and all things with ‘littles’.
Natalie graduated from the Commercial Dance Program at George Brown College in 2014. She then spent a number of years dancing abroad with Royal Caribbean International, training in NYC and dancing for performance companies in Toronto before landing her role as teacher which has stole her heart.
Natalie continues to educate herself through Alixa flexibility (module 3), Progressive Ballet Technique and Acrobatic Arts.
Natalie has found a home with Just4Kicks since 2021 and looks forward to kickin’ it for years to come.
Nicole Giglia
Dance Instructor
Nicole is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in Hamilton, Ontario. She began dancing at the age of three, and her passion for the art form has continued to grow ever since. Throughout her training, Nicole has excelled in a variety of styles including tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acro, and RAD ballet. She has successfully completed the Grade 4 to Intermediate RAD Ballet Examinations, and has had the opportunity to perform at a multitude of dance competitions across Ontario. Most notably, she received multiple special awards for her self-choreographed senior contemporary solo.
At the age of sixteen, Nicole began teaching her own classes in jazz and ballet. Since then, she has found great joy in sharing her love of dance with the next generation of dancers. She strives to create a supportive and encouraging environment where students can build confidence, express themselves authentically, and discover the joy of movement. Nicole believes that dance is much more than technique—it is a powerful form of self-expression, personal growth, and connection. She encourages her students to embrace their individuality, trust themselves, and find happiness in the process of learning and performing.
Alongside her work in dance, Nicole is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She hopes to combine her passions for mental health and movement by pursuing a career in Dance/Movement Therapy, helping others experience the emotional, physical, and therapeutic benefits of dance.
Sidney Scobie
Dance Instructor
Miss Sidney started her dance training at age 11, after extensive training in gymnastics. She started competitively training in Acro, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip hop, Ballet and Pointe at the age of 14 and teaching acrobatic classes at 18.
After graduating, Sidney continued her passion for dance on the Trent University Dance Team. As a member of the team, she choreographed and competed on the Acro and Lyrical/Contemporary teams while also largely working with the Trent University recreational dance team, teaching Hip hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary.
Throughout her dance training she has been able to work with several artists and Universal Studios. These opportunities have provided her with the opportunities to perform in music videos and live concerts. Sidney’s love for dance is rooted strongly in Acro and she is continually updating her teaching technique through Acro Alliance certifications and Personal Training. She is a committed teacher who continues to nurture her growth and abilities in order to educate her students.