Kristen began her dance training at the age of seven, studying with LaRae Thackeray at LaRae’ Dance Unlimited in Layton, Utah where she trained in ballet, tap, and jazz for eleven years. During this time, she performed in Ballet West’s annual production of “The Nutcracker,” attended summer intensive programs at Brigham Young University, and gained valuable student teaching experience. She attended Southern Utah University, graduating in 2016, where she minored in dance performance. In college she performed with the Cedar City Junior Ballet for five seasons, and was a member of SUU’s modern dance club Orchesis.

Since moving back to Salt Lake Kristen has stayed active in the local dance community, teaching ballet, tap, and jazz at Starz Unlimited Dance Studio and Wasatch Arts Center, and performing in "The Nutcracker" with Oquirrh Mountain Ballet for two seasons. In 2022, she joined the faculty at Ballet West Academy, Park City, and recently completed a 200-hr YTT program at Centered City Yoga. She enjoys sharing dance and yoga wherever, and with whomever she can, and is excited to be a part of the Ebb and Flow community.