Kristin Vilardi
Miss Kristin began dancing at the age of four. She studied ballet and tap with Miss Nancy’s School of Dance and was also a member of the competition team. Miss Kristin continued her dance education throughout high school and added the genres of jazz, lyrical and hip-hop to her studies. Miss Kristin was a student teacher and was also a member of a competition team, where she achieved numerous high awards for group and solo preformances. Miss Kristin graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and a minor in Food Science. She was a member of the UConn Tap Team for all four years, where she served as a practice coordinator and also assisted with the UConn Tap Club. While a member of the UConn Tap Team, Miss Kristin was invited to Las Vegas, Nevada where she competed in nationals. Miss Kristin taught creative movement,ballet, tap and jazz for local studios during college. Miss Kristin began to choreograph for competitions where her tap groups won many awards including “Dance Off” champions. She also had the gratification of watching her tap students win Platinum for both an acapella tap group choreography and tap solo.
Miss Kristin currently works full time as a WIC Program Nutritionist and Certified Lactation Counselor, where she has the pleasure of helping those in need on a daily basis. She continues her dance education with classes at Broadway Dance Center and Steps in New York City, along with local workshops. Miss Kristin has dreamed of opening a dance studio for as long as she can remember. Her true passion is teaching dance, and she hopes to incorporate nutrition into classes in a fun and positive way. Miss Kristin would like to thank all of her family and friends for their support. She is extremely excited to continue her journey of owning her own studio!!
Allison Vilardi
Ms Allie began dancing at the age of four, studying ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical. She was a member of the competition team throughout high school, where her love for being on stage and performing began! Ms Allie continued to broaden her dance knowledge by taking classes and competing in many latin genres including the rhumba and jive. Ms Allie continues to dance weekly at Broadway Dance Center in New York City, regularly training with world renown teachers, Shelia Barker, Heather Riggs, Aaron Tolson, April Cook, Gwen Potter and Charles Goddertz, to name a few. Ms Allie was accepted into and completed the Broadway Dance Center Training Program, an experience that allowed her to train full time in multiple genres of dance alongside dancers from around the world. Ms Allie also had the privilege of training with the Rockettes and was invited to perform in routines choreographed by Aaron Tolson, Sheila Barker and Stacy Webster in the Broadway Dance Center showcase in New York City.
Ms Allie is the Assistant Director and Personal Trainer at D.A.N.C.E. by Kristin, teaching classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, technique and strength & flexibility. Ms Allie also provides personal training and strength class to adults eager to become stronger and be the best version of themselves. She is an expert in technique. Her students have been recognized with multiple technical excellence awards at competitions throughout New England, and over 20 of her dances have received First Place awards! She is also an award winning choreographer, achieving top choreographer accolades at several competitions. Ms Allie is extremely proud of her students for their hard work and dedication, which allows her to visions to come to life. In addition, Ms Allie serves as a guest teacher for master classes in the area. Ms Allie has a Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation and is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. She has a passion for training strong, safe and confident athletes.
Her goal is for her students to take the knowledge that she has taught them and use it to help them be healthy and active adults. Combining her education and experiences, Ms. Allie aims to use movement to improve the quality of life of the children and adults she works.
Ms Allie enjoys playing sports and staying active! She played softball and field hockey in high school and moved on to play field hockey in college! Currently, Allie volunteers as a softball coach for Special Olympics CT. When Ms Allie isn’t teaching you can find her outside, fishing, hiking, at the beach or hanging out with her goats and chickens!