Dance Instructor
George Kastulin
Owner of the Dancingland Dance Studio, Dance Instructor, Teacher and Wedding Dance Choreographer
George Kastulin is an experienced Social Ballroom and Latin (American style) dance instructor and wedding dance choreographer. As a recognized professional in the industry, he brings many years of technical know-how and teaching expertise to his practice. But, most importantly, he does this in a manner that ignites your passion for dancing, unleashing your inner world on the dance floor.
George began dancing at the age of fourteen in Odesa, Ukraine. He quickly fell in love with the International style of Ballroom and Latin dancing; and the infatuation, glamour and intense competition it provided. Strong desire to learn how to move gracefully to the music and lead a partner on the dance floor with confidence, ease, poise and control guided him on the dance path. As a result, all of this kept him coming back for more training, more devotion and more drive to constantly reach new heights and results.
After immigrating to Canada in the year 2000, George continued his dance and teacher training. Working as a dance instructor with students and building up his instructor-client base secured his respected position on the Canadian Ballroom dance scene.
George has trained in both the International (Standard and Latin) and American (Smooth and Rhythm) Ballroom Dancing styles. Continuing to attend workshops and dance congresses and study with renowned coaches is keeping him updated and current.
World-acclaimed dance teachers, instructors and judges have coached him. These have included: Jt Thomas, Olga Foraponova Wright, Ann Harding-Trafford, Pierre Allaire, Mireille Veilleux, Denis Tremblay, Pat Traymore and others.
List of dance competitions that George participated in North American :
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2004 “The Falls Premier Ball” Rising star American Smooth champion
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2004 “La Classique De Quebec” Rising Star American Smooth finalist
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2004 “DanceSport Montreal” Open Professional American Smooth finalist
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2004 “Maple leaf Classic” Canadian Closed Professional Finalist
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2005 “The Falls Premier Ball” Professional open American Smooth finalist
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2005 “Crystal Leaf” Professional American Smooth runner-up
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2019 “Dancesport Montreal” Open Professional American Smooth Finalist, Rising Star American Smooth finalist
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2019 “Can-Am DanceSport Gala” Rising Star Smooth finalist, Open Professional Smooth finalist
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2019 “Canadian National Championships” NDCCCNC Professional Smooth finalist
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2019 “Maple Leaf Classic Dancesport Championships” runner-up