Our Staff

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Krista Batstone began dancing at the age of 4. She realized from a very early age that there was nothing else that she would rather do and has since dedicated her life to sharing her love of dance with others. Her goal is to provide students with a strong technical background and to help each child reach their full potential. Miss Krista will forever be a student. "I love to learn! I am always excited to share new thoughts, ideas & techniques with my dancers. There's always room to grow". 

Dance Credits include:

• ​26 years teaching experience
• Alixa Flexibility - Module One (2021)
• Pre-School Acrobatic Arts Certification (2020)
• Acrobatic Arts Level 2 - Honours (2019)
• Acrobatic Arts - Module 2 (in progress)
• Aerial Arts Hoop Theory (2021)
• ADAPT Gold Seal Certified Teacher (2018)
• Certified Acrobatic Arts -Module One (2017)
• Junior Acrobatique Acro Dance Syllabus (2016)
• A.I.S.T.D Modern Theatre - Honours (2003) 
• A.I.S.T.D Tap Faculty - Honours (2003) 
• Advanced 1 Ballet- Cecchetti Method (2007)
• Advanced 2 Tap - Honours (2003) 
• Advanced 2 Modern - Honours (2002)
• DTAN Scholarship Recipient (2002)​

Revolutions welcomes back Hannah Dooley  to the teaching staff. She has been dancing ballet since she was 3 adding modern and hip hop a few years later. Hannah joined Revs competition team in 2015 and started training in various styles of dance, acro, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, jazz funk and Bollywood. She joined our assisting program in 2014 and has assisted many classes in pre ballet, ballet, pointe, and jazz/hip hop. Hannah’s smile is truly infectious and you can’t help smiling right back. Hannah has a really enjoyed assisting with the little ones over the years and is very excited to again be teaching pre ballet & ballet. Miss Hannah's students love her as much as she does them. 

Dance Credits include:

• REVS Competition Team (2014 - present)
• Broadway Dreams Scholarship- WannaDance (2019)
• Dance Quest Odyssey Winner- (2018, 2019)
• Student Choreography Winner- Wanna Dance, Dance Quest & Elite Productions (2018)
• 5678 Showtime Barcelona/ Spain Scholarship (2016)

Gabrielle Dupont started dancing at the age of three. Her passion and love for the art quickly grew as she became more involved with the studio assisting and teaching.  From her first plié to mastering complex choreography on the competition teams, Gabby's journey has been a testament to her love for dance. Fueled by curiosity and a desire to explore various dance styles, she trained rigorously under her teachers, honing her skills in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and more. Gabby's contagious enthusiasm and nurturing demeanor have fostered an environment in which her students thrive since she began assisting in 2013. Her classes are not just about the steps; they are a transformative experience where students develop self-confidence, creativity, and a profound appreciation for the power of dance. 

Dance Credits Include:

• ADAPT Gold Seal Certified Teacher (2024)
• MVP Intermediate Academy Performer (2022-2023)
• Canada's National Academy of Dance Education Certificate (2019)
• Revolutions Competition Team (2014-2017)
• Dance World Cup - Niagara Falls Attendee (2014)
• 5678 Dance Convention and Competition (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
• Paris/Barcelona Scholarship Recipient - 5678 Showtime
• NUVO Dance Competition and Convention - N.B (2016)
• NUVO Dance Convention Hip-Hop Scholarship (2016)
• I.S.T.D Modern Examinations Grade 6
• I.S.T.D Modern Examinations Grade 5

Meghan Anderson is one of our incredible staff members at Revolutions. Starting ballet at 3, Meghan developed a love for dance. As she grew, so did her passion for movement, leading her to explore a wide range of dance styles, expanding her repertoire to modern, hip-hop, and jazz. In 2016, Meghan's dedication and skills earned her a coveted spot on the competition team, propelling her dancing career to new heights. Embracing the challenges of the competitive stage, she fearlessly immersed herself in the world of lyrical, contemporary, jazz funk, and even Bollywood, discovering the thrilling artistry that lies within each form. Since 2017, she's been passionately assisting and nurturing aspiring dancers on their artistic journeys. Meghan's dynamic teaching style and infectious enthusiasm create an inclusive and empowering classroom environment, fostering not only technical expertise but also life skills in her students. 

Dance Credits Include:

• Competition Team Member (2016-present)
• Odyssey Dance Quest Winner (2018)
• View Final Hour Showdown Winner (2023)
• View Top Studio Winner (2022, 2023)
• I.S.T.D Grade 4 Modern exam (2015)

Adriah Sahajpal began dancing when she was two years old, and immediately loved everything about it. Each year, she took on more classes, starting with ballet and expanding to various genres including tap, jazz, modern, and hip hop. Adriah joined the Revolutions Competition team in 2014, where her love for dance continued to flourish as she was introduced to more new styles including acro, jazz funk, contemporary, and bollywood. Adriah has been a dedicated teaching assistant since 2017, where she has has greatly enjoyed sharing her love of dance with each class. She has built countless amounts of connections with the kids and has inspired many young dancers. Adriah is beyond excited to join our teaching staff to create a positive and nurturing environment for the kids, supporting their artistic journey by fostering creativity, building confidence, and encouraging young dancers to explore the joys and diversities of dance.

Dance Credits Include:

• Acrobatic Arts Pre School Certification (2024)
• View Top Studio Winner (2022, 2023, 2024)
• View Final Hour Showdown Winner (2023)
• Revolutions Competition Team (2014-present)
• Dance Quest Odyssey Winner (2018)
• I.S.T.D Grade 6 Tap exam (2016)
• I.S.T.D Grade 5 Modern exam (2016)