KRISTINA MACHNINE
Instructor
Kristina Machnine began her artistic and physical training as a gymnast with Gemini Gymnastics.
At that time, she was influenced by many fellow Olympian gymnasts and trained with National provincial level coaches such as Elena Davydova and Kathleen VanGraft. Kristina soon joined the competitive gymnastics team, however dancing was where her heart was.
Kristina joined the SWS competitive team at the age of 8 years.
Throughout her years she participated in Amanda Dubreuil’s Triple Threat program, attaining knowledge in every dance direction possible including but not limited to: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, Acro, Broadway, Street Jazz, Drama, Musical Theatre, Dance Hall, Ballroom, Vocal and more!
Throughout her competitive career Kristina achieved awards such as; 1st overall soloist in numerous genres such as Acro, Contemporary and Open and earned numerous scholarships to attend programs across Ontario namely; Canadian Dance Expo & the Move Dance Convention.
Among her awards Kristina has also been chosen for roles in multiple full length production shows such as: “Suicide Squad”, “The Greatest Showman”, “Maleficent”, “The Angels” and “Madonna”.
Kristina attributes these accomplishments and successes to the endless amount of opportunity that SWS provided her and is excited to share this experience and more with her future students as a member of the SWS “Dream Team”.
Instructor
Kristina Machnine began her artistic and physical training as a gymnast with Gemini Gymnastics.
At that time, she was influenced by many fellow Olympian gymnasts and trained with National provincial level coaches such as Elena Davydova and Kathleen VanGraft. Kristina soon joined the competitive gymnastics team, however dancing was where her heart was.
Kristina joined the SWS competitive team at the age of 8 years.
Throughout her years she participated in Amanda Dubreuil’s Triple Threat program, attaining knowledge in every dance direction possible including but not limited to: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, Acro, Broadway, Street Jazz, Drama, Musical Theatre, Dance Hall, Ballroom, Vocal and more!
Throughout her competitive career Kristina achieved awards such as; 1st overall soloist in numerous genres such as Acro, Contemporary and Open and earned numerous scholarships to attend programs across Ontario namely; Canadian Dance Expo & the Move Dance Convention.
Among her awards Kristina has also been chosen for roles in multiple full length production shows such as: “Suicide Squad”, “The Greatest Showman”, “Maleficent”, “The Angels” and “Madonna”.
Kristina attributes these accomplishments and successes to the endless amount of opportunity that SWS provided her and is excited to share this experience and more with her future students as a member of the SWS “Dream Team”.