Kristie graduated from the University of Michigan – Dearborn with degrees in Communications and Psychology. Since age 4, Kristie has had extensive studio training in Pointe, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theater and Pom. She has danced competitively regionally and nationally since age 10 and prior to Metro Dance, Kristie implemented and ran a city dance program while coaching Junior Varsity and Varsity dance teams. Kristie joined the Metro Dance staff in 2005 and has been the Owner/Director since 2006.