Kristina began her training when she was eight years old after moving to the Augusta area from Kentucky. She danced for six years at the Ron Jones School of Ballet. In 1995, she became a company member with the newly formed Augusta Dance Theater. While dancing there, Kristina performed such roles as Swanhilda in "Coppelia," the Fairy of Generosity in "Sleeping Beauty," the Sugar Plum Fairy and Arabian Maiden in "The Nutcracker." Kristina joins the Augusta Ballet as a soloist for her second season.