Christine began her dance training at age 3 eventually studying all forms of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Modern, Demi-Character and Baton. As a competitive soloist and group member, Christine won numerous trophies and scholarships. She has attended many competitions and conventions in Canada and the United States and performed at various places including the CNE. Christine did her training under the C.D.T.A (Canadian Dance Teachers Association) syllabus and in 2000 she completed her Associate Membership Examination. In 1998 she began teaching dance to children of all ages. She assisted and taught competitive and recreational programs in all disciplines at a well established dance studio. In 2001 along with her sister Shirley, she established Northern Lights Dance Studio. Since then she has trained many award winning dancers. With 25 years of combined dance experience, Christine is pleased to share her knowledge and love for dance with her students.

Everett Woods has been a business owner in Aurora for 16 years, and is a two time Business of the Year Award winner. He recently sold his company, Jaguar Gymnastics, and opened Core Training Gymnastics Centre. He develops core training programs for a wide variety of individuals, from athletes to adults. He has been working over 20 years creating custom programing for children and adults with special needs. He is a Certified Level 3 National Gymnastics Coach and personal trainer, with extensive training in physiology, human anatomy, Biomechanics and Sports Psychology.

He has  over 22 years of coaching experience, working with recreational to Olympic level athletes. His forte is in pinpointing an individual athlete’s area of weakness and creating a targeted, individualized program to maximize performance potential.

Northern Lights is excited to have Everett on our team!