Christine Kjellquist, CPT, PES

Christine Kjellquist - professional dancer, instructor, choreographer & personal training coach.  Christine began dance training at the age of 3 with The Central CT Ballet Company. She was a coveted COC all star team competitive cheerleader.  Since 2003 is a multi-certified Ballroom instructor.  Christine is a 9-dance pro competitor and has won regionally in American Rhythm and is a Rhythm and Smooth dance finalist. She is a multi-certified personal trainer and athletic performance trainer. Christine is a Wedding Dance Specialist, a motivational & guest speaker and is the UCONN Ballroom Team coach.

Christine owns CK Movement, LLC (est.2013) www.ck-movement.com “TRANSFORM HABIT. TRANSFORM YOURSELF.”™ - movement, dance, training and habit & motivation consultant for dancers and non-dancers alike. She works with a range of performance, competitive, dancers, cheerleaders and more to help them reach their fullest potential in performance quality.

She developed “Body IN Balance™” programs balance and stability classes, workshops and individual programs for all age dancers and general population. Her personal training clients range of all ages & abilities.

Christine teaches many dance genres…latin, ballroom, salsa, swing, country western, rhythm, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, tap, formation, individual, classes, fitness and more. She brings CK Movement to several studios including Ballroom Fever, RAVE studios, Total Body Fitness, & Broadway Brings Joy.

Christine Kjellquist is a Wedding Dance Specialist with over 20 years experience having taught dance for hundreds of weddings.  Christine has worked in several areas of Bridal & Wedding as a Bridal Banquet Specialist, freelance photographer & worked many wedding events before becoming a Ballroom Wedding pro. She also does special events like Quinceañera’s and anniversary events.

Christine is an ‘Exercise Prescription’ guest speaker at the State University of N.Y. (SUNY Oneonta). She hosts school & senior community outreach programs in line dance, movement & dance groups and has taught in the Parkinsons groups, Willie Ross School for the Deaf and co-created ‘Family Jam’ music & dance.

In her spare time she is a freelance writer & blogger. She enjoys reading, yoga, meditation, movies and learning something new each day.