Kristie pursues the industry as the only single handed professional dancer and actress across Canada. Overcoming each obstacle that has followed the amputation is what makes Kristie who she is today: a courageous, driven, passionate and growing inspiration to anyone she may meet on her path.After moving to Vancouver in 2015, Kristie received a plac...
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Kristie pursues the industry as the only single handed professional dancer and actress across Canada. Overcoming each obstacle that has followed the amputation is what makes Kristie who she is today: a courageous, driven, passionate and growing inspiration to anyone she may meet on her path.After moving to Vancouver in 2015, Kristie received a placement in Harbours Intensive Training Program where she continued to train in all styles under the direction of Moe Brody in addition to Acting workshops with Nadine Wright. Following ITP; Kristie's love for dance had flourished into the style of Hip Hop. Becoming a member of TwoFourSeven Company under the direction of Carlo Atienza and Roberta Bierman. Where they recently took home 1st place, representing Canada at the at World Of Dance competition in Los Angeles, California.Kristie's restless pursuance has graciously given her opportunities in Film and Television. Working closely with renowned director Kenny Ortega and legendary choreographer Jamal Sims on Disneys Descendants 3 and Tony Testa on Disney's Descendants 2 Original Movie. Kristie's work on the Descendants franchise has lead to exclusive interviews with Disney Channel, J-14 Magazine, and Teen Vogue. Music videos from the film where Kristie was featured has generated over 154,000,000 views on each video through Youtube platform. Other recent credits include Missy Ds Music Video "XX" and recent commercials for Toyotas Paralympic Campaign featuring 6X Gold Medalist Lauren Woodcraft.On the other side of film and television, Kristie also works as a Physical Disability Consultant working 1-1 with actors who are portraying a physically disabled character. Coaching the actor on both the mental process and physical conditions of the disability or amputation helping to bring genuine honesty and connection between the actor and character.Kristie recently spent 5 months working on the production of Sacred Lies Season One working with Raelle Tucker (writer) and Scott Winant (director) coaching lead actress Elena Kampouris on portraying a double amputee. Working with the actress to explore the physical aspects of her amputation and training the use of prosthetics, special affects and stunts in the process. Along with working closely with the writers, actors, and directors Kristie also worked with Maja Aro to create stunts for the actress. Kristie's work has now been printed online in articles for The Emmys, Entertainment Weekly, Seat42D, Starry Magazine and multiple interviews from Comic Con 2018.Other stage credits include: Vancouver's Spring Show, where Kristie received acknowledgment from The Province Of British Columbia for her powerful and inspiring role in the show as the featured soloist and choreographer of the 2017 Production. Opportunities following the performance lead to traveling on full scholarship across the globe to train at the Internationally Renowned Institution of Higher Education of Dance in China, The Beijing Dance Academy.Aside from Kristie's passion for dance, she also has the love for health and fitness. Kristie trains intensely in both strength training and endurance training. . After recently graduating from The National Academy of Sports and Medicine with her Personal Training Certification and Performance Enhancement Specialization where she puts to work running her own company SITAFITT educating and cross-training dancers internationally.Powerful, inspiring, driven and determined, Kristie continues on her path with pure optimism and dedication; exploring and conquering every opportunity that is presented.
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