Kristine started her career in dance as a junior in college after winning five consecutive national and two international championships as Co-Captain and then Coach’s Assistant for the top US and Canadian synchronized figure skating teams. She then went on to study dance with concentrations in teaching and choreography at the University of New York  at Buffalo, while working with the great influences of Tom Ralabate, Linda Schwiniuch, Frank Hatchet, Gus Giordano, Bill Thomas, Tressa Gorman-Crehan, Lynn Kurtziel-Formato, Joyce Miller and Shelly Hain-Lewandowski.

Kristine was a featured soloist for Jean Ann Ryan Productions/ Celebrity Cruises, Zodiaque Dance Company, Carmina Burana, Dracula, New York on Stage and Zafeneth Productions. She was selected to pioneer choreography in the StudioWerks Dance Ensemble and UB Young Choreographers Showcase and has been hailed for her choreographic talents with Zafeneth Productions, The Eyes of Truth, Furman University and Kenmore, NY.

Kristine founded "The Charleston Dance Company" (CDC) in 2002, now in their 6th season.  As the current Executive Chairman and Founding Artistic Director, Kristine has achieved new heights for this youth dance group to include their acceptance exhibitions in Piccolo Spoleto and Walt Disney World.

Kristine has been teaching dance for 15 years and as a member of Dance Masters of America and their Teacher's Training Program, has been able to educate other aspiring dancers to not only believe, but to also reach for and achieve their goals and dreams.    Trudy's is proud to have Kristine on staff.