Kristina has an MFA in dance with a minor in teaching from The Ohio State University, where she also received a University Fellowship. She teaches at BalletMet Dance Academy, Drake Dance Academy, and The Ohio State University. She’s also been an instructor with the Festival Ballet Providence School and Joffrey’s South, Colorado Springs, and Heartland summer programs. Her BFA is from the University of Cincinnati, where she studied on scholarship, graduating Summa Cum Laude. 

Professionally, Kristina has danced with Tulsa Ballet II, Louisville Ballet, Festival Ballet Providence, Columbus Dance Theater, Dayton Ballet, and Kentucky Ballet Theater. She’s also received a Columbus Dances Fellowship for choreography. Her work has been presented at BalletMet Academy, Joffrey Ballet School, the Columbus Arts Festival, and the TEDx Ohio State University 2016 event.