Carlisle Dance

Kristen purchased Carlisle Dance (formerly Carlisle Ballet) in 2012 and became a member of Dance Masters of America in 2013. A Penn State graduate with a degree in Supply Chain and Information Systems, she spent four years as a member of the Penn State Lionettes Dance Team, performing and competing while also choreographing for the Lionettes and Centre Dance.

Kristen began dancing at age six at Centre Dance in State College, where she later taught tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, and conditioning for six years. After moving to Carlisle, she coached the Cumberland Valley Dance Team from 2015–2016 and choreographed competition routines through 2020.

As owner and director of Carlisle Dance, Kristen is passionate about providing professional instruction in a comfortable, supportive environment. Her choreography has earned overall high scores, entertainment awards, and choreography awards at regional competitions.