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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.
Dylan Vandemaele
Hip Hop Instructor
Dylan Vandemaele is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Hamilton, Ontario. He found his passion for dance as a teen and has since been heavily involved with Hamilton’s street dance scene, and at Defining Movement Dance where he continues to train alongside the International Dance Mentorship with world renowned choreographers such as Gina Michaels, Buddha Stretch, Ray Basa and more. Dylan is a lover of all styles in street dance, but specializes in Hip-Hop choreography, and Funk Styles (Popping, Locking). You may catch Dylan at one of the Hamilton Honey Badgers (Hamiltons professional basketball team) home games during the half time shows as he is one of the choreographers and dancers on the team. Outside of dance Dylan is also an actor, videographer, graphic designer and upcoming photographer. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games, binging anime and jamming with his homies. Dylan is excited to be dancing with the Just 4 Kicks family this season!
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.