Qedt's staff
Our Owner
Julia Gosson
Julia Gosson is the heart and soul of Quinte Elite Dance Team! She works hard everyday to make sure our team stays afloat! She supervises every night to make sure everything is running smoothly. Julia is a mother of 2 and works a full time job along with her responsibilities at QEDT! Julia is organized, calm, kind-hearted and like a second mother in the words of our dancers. Julia is a big part of QEDT and is the reason we are where we are today!
Artistic
director
Erin warriner
Erin Warriner has been involved in the dance world since she was very young. She is an award winning choreographer who has travelled across Canada and the United States showcasing her talent as both a performer and choreographer. Some of her awards include best Choreographer Awards, Highest Marks and award winning studio.
Erin is the artistic director of QEDT where her artistic visions come alive in all of her choreography. Erin has trained with many award winning choreographers and performers throughout her dance career.
Choreographer
Emily Townsend
Emily Townsend started dancing when she was 3 years old. Her study of dance had her travelling and competing in competitions across Ontario. Her love of dance, especially ballet, lead her to audition for the professional program at Quinte Ballet School Of Canada, in Belleville. Emily trained at QBS for several years and continued to work for the ballet school after her graduation. Emily trained in the Royal Academy Of Dance Program. She also has her acro training as well. Emily's choreography has won many awards at various competitions including highest marks and judges choice for choreography.
Choreographer
Hannah MAracle
Hannah Maracle has grown up in the competitive dance world. She started dancing as a young girl and continued her love of dance as she grew up. She trained in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, and musical theatre. Hannah has trained with choreographers like So You Think You Can Dance winner Blake McGrath, The Next Step's Trevor Tordjman and she also worked closely with JP Amio hip hop choreographer for the Rockstars in Toronto. Hannah's choreography has won many awards in musical theatre and hip hop at our competitions.