Kristen has been teaching dance in Michigan for over 12 years. Kristen continuities to practice and teach many different styles of dance including jazz, tap, ballet, modern, hip-hop, musical theatre and social dance. Currently entering her tenth year teaching dance at Alma College, she is also the Recruitment Coordinator for the Theatre and Dance Department. Kristen frequently collaborates with percussive dancers and live musicians, researching what happens when different styles of dance find common ground in the rhythms they create together. Most recently, she taught a master class and presented her work at the American College Dance Association Festival. She has had the opportunity to teach across the U.S and internationally and looks forward to continuing her work in mid-Michigan. She is also the Co-Artistic Director of Third Coast Dance Company, a professional non -profit dance company in Michigan.