Kristen started dancing at Starz Dance Studio when she was 4 years old. She continued dancing at Starz for until she went to college at the University of Minnesota- Morris where she graduated with her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Dance Studies.
She continued dancing by participating in Dance Ensemble as co-chair and was part of the POM Squad. Kristen was able to choreograph many dance pieces at UMM in a variety of styles, with her favorite style being Contemporary. She had the opportunity to co-choreograph and participate in the Twin Cities Tap Festival and was also a part of the featured presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium in which she performed a 15-minute dance piece about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kristen currently resides in Big Lake, MN and is a 5th Grade Teacher in Isanti. In her spare time, she loves going on walks with her dog, Stella.
