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Kristie has over 26 years of dance training in variations of Ballet, Tap, Acrojazz, Jazz, Hawaiian. She has more than 18 years experience in teaching and choreographing those styles of dance to children of all ages. She was trained in modeling and pageantry under Judy Barrick who has trained many contestants for the top pageants in the world, such as Miss America. Kristie has also been a judge in several pageants, including SunBurst International. Kristie has studied with the Dayton Ballet, Jeanie Moreland Dance Theatre, and most recently graduated from Sinclair College with an Associates of Art Degree in Dance. Kristie has traveled nationally and internationally competing and performing various styles of dance. She has danced in compitions in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Disney Land, Nashville, Nassau (Bahamas), and more. Her students have competed and placed as Top Over All Winners at many dance competitions locally and nationally. Her students have placed at the local, national, and international levels of many of the pageant systems. Kristie believes in making dance enjoyable and is always looking for new and creatitive ideas to enhance her student's experience.
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About Kristie Eckman, Director
