Zachary Kostjuk is an award-winning performer, choreographer and dance company owner. Starting classes at the age of four, Zachary has always shown a great amount of passion and love for dance. During his competitive years, he has been recognized numerous times for his emotional conviction, stage presence and partnering skills. Receiving overall awards such as Top Senior Soloist, Top Duet/Trio, and Adjudicator's Choice.

Zachary began his tap and jazz training within Ottawa but eventually started travelling to Brockville where he expanded his education and studied other styles such as lyrical, ballet, hip-hop, musical theatre, acro and contemporary. During the past 5 years, Zachary has found a love for teaching and has dedicated his time to providing classes and workshops to multiple dance studios across Ontario.

Attending annual conventions,  such as the Canadian Dance Expo and the Toronto Teacher Expo, Zachary is always current with new and upcoming training techniques and choreography. He has had the privilege of studying with some of the best teachers and choreographers in the industry such as Blake McGrath, Danny Lawn, Linda Garneau, Paula Morgan, Tokyo, Jay T Schramek, Everett Smith, and Tamara Freethy. Zachary brings these ideas back to his dancers to provide the highest quality of training and allows them to focus on perfecting their skills for competitions throughout the year.

Zachary started Devotion Dance company in 2018  to share his life’s passion for dance to all ages through energetic and structured classes. He is devoted to helping each student find their confidence and strengths while enjoying life through movement.

Julie Pettigrew has experienced dance from every angle—as a performer, teacher, and devoted dance mom. With over 30 years of experience, she has made a lasting impact on the dance community. Her journey began at the age of three with tap, jazz, and baton twirling, a passion that quickly evolved into competitive success at provincial and national levels.

Throughout her career, Julie has continuously broadened her expertise, attending workshops and classes across Ontario to master various dance styles. As Devotion Dance Company's Low Mobility Instructor, she has adapted her training to continue pursuing her love for dance while using a wheelchair. In addition, she is a dedicated chair yoga instructor, bringing both skill and warmth to her teaching.

Julie’s extensive experience and unwavering enthusiasm make her an invaluable member of the Devotion Dance Company team. Her kindness and dedication shine through in every interaction, ensuring that every dancer feels supported and inspired as part of the DDC family.

Emma started her dance training at the age of 3 and has 18 years of dance experience.  Emma participated in multiple competitions resulting in top team and soloist marks.  She has also won scholarship awards for top soloist ,  Emma’s has studied jazz, tap, hip hop, ballet, acro, lyrical, musical theatre and Baton Twirling.  She has successfully completed her ADAPT junior jazz.  Emma brings strong leadership skills when it comes to her dance training.  

Chloe started her dance training at the age of 3 and has 16 years of dance experience. Chloe competed in multiple competitions over her years of studying, receiving mostly tap awards. She further studied dance at Canterbury High School, being accepted in the fine arts program in dance arts. Chloe has studied ballet (RAD), jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, lyrical,
musical theatre and character. She has successfully completed her ADAPT pre-advanced tap and ADAPT intermediate 3. Aside from dance, Chloe managed a child, youth, and family department at a local community center, and designed a dance program for the kids in the community. Chloe brings positive energy and happiness when it comes to her dance training, and loves to inspire and teach young dancers!

Samantha started dancing at the age of 10, training in musical theatre and contemporary. Soon after, she joined a competitive team and trained in contemporary, lyrical, ballet, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. She has competed in countless competitions around Ottawa and Gatineau and has won various high score and performance awards for group and solo routines. Samantha has achieved special awards for emotional presence and team work while competing. Samantha has a passion for dance choreography and teaching and loves to share her love for dance with everyone around her.

Alicia began dancing at the age of 6 and hasn’t stopped since. She began teaching and choreographing professionally in 2008 and enjoys sharing her love of the arts with her students. She is a graduate of the University of Ottawa Theatre program and a certified CDTA jazz instructor. 

Credits include: Turning Points (independent film), Anne of Green Gables the musical, Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Peter Pan, All Shook Up, and Mary Poppins.

She began teaching at Dreams in Motion in 2011 before moving on to coach the competitive team and eventually becoming the Dance Director. In 2017 she made the move over to FlashPointe Studio, as well as doing some freelance work with studios in Eastern Ontario. Recently, her life led her back to Ottawa where she started her teaching career and she is thrilled to have found a home with Devotion Dance and a place on the adult competitive team.

She teaches in lyrical, contemporary, jazz, burlesque and musical theatre styles and brings her passion for story telling and creating unique works to all her classes.

Stephanie has a lifelong passion for music, dance, and performance. She studied Vocal Music at Canterbury High School and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Carleton University. After spending many years performing as a singer and dancer throughout Ottawa, Stephanie has spent the past 12 years teaching vocal music and performance.

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Stephanie is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and confident to explore their abilities and reach their individual goals.

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As a mother of two young boys, including a child with autism, Stephanie also has a special passion for working with young children and families. She teaches parent-and-child music and movement classes and sensory-friendly classes that encourage creativity, connection, and joyful expression.

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Her goal is to help every student find their confidence and let their unique and wonderful abilities shine! 

Anastasiia is originally from Ukraine, where her love of dance began at just three years old. She trained in pop-sport and Ukrainian folk dance while also practicing gymnastics and acrobatics two areas that have remained a special passion throughout her journey.

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As she grew as a dancer, Anastasiia explored a variety of contemporary dance styles, including jazz-funk, hip-hop, contemporary, and heels. Her natural flexibility and strong interest in acrobatics have continued to be an important part of her training and teaching style.

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Anastasiia began working with children in Ukraine, teaching dance and incorporating acrobatic elements into her classes. After moving to Canada in 2022, she continued sharing her passion for dance with children through classes that combine dance and acrobatic movement.

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After taking some time away from teaching, Anastasiia is excited to return to something she truly loves. She especially enjoys working with children and helping them develop new skills, build confidence, and discover what they are capable of.

For Anastasiia, one of the most rewarding parts of teaching is watching a student accomplish something they once thought was difficult—or even impossible—and seeing their pride as they realize just how much they can achieve.

Laura has been an active part of the Ottawa community for many years through local outreach initiatives, tutoring, and volunteer programs supporting children, youth, and families. Her experience working with families with a variety of needs has helped her develop a welcoming, compassionate, and supportive approach to everything she does.

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While Laura is not a dance instructor, the arts have always been an important part of her life. She spent two years participating in Highland Dance as a child and was also a Soprano singer for eight years, giving her a personal appreciation for the creativity, confidence, and community that the performing arts can provide.

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Laura brings her strong organizational skills, warm personality, and passion for helping others to her role at Devotion Dance Company. Whether she is helping a family navigate registration, answering questions, or making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes, Laura is always ready to lend a hand.

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Her experience, caring nature, and connection to the arts make her a wonderful addition to the Devotion Dance family, and she looks forward to helping make every family's experience at the studio a positive one.