KRISTIN SANTIAGO is a multifaceted human, multidisciplinary dance educator and choreographer currently living in the DC, Maryland and Virginia metropolitan area. She gained experience teaching and dancing in local teams and studios both in the community and when she lived in Los Angeles, California. With the mission statement of always being a student; Kristin has paved her way these years by being a dancer, choreographer and artist while dancing with artists such as Jody Watley, Ana Vee and Ruby Ibarra. She is constantly adapting and creating avenues for her community as she strives to continue to share knowledge in all she learns through her journey.

Kristin draws her style from the idea of poetry and story-telling. Focusing on individual creative choices, training in foundational movement and freestyle, Kristin believes it starts with the heart in dance. Training under a non-profit organization, Culture Shock in both the DC and LA chapters- she has explored different sides of her craft and continues to find ways to amplify her creative voice in dance. Teaching all levels of dance in both Whacking and open style choreography influenced with Hip Hop, she has taught in popular studios such as Millennium Dance Complex, Movement Lifestyle, Quest Dance Studio, Offstage and the Kinjaz Dojo.

Kristin will continue to share and grow with her community through dance in all ways possible, opening avenues to more creatives in the world and connect everyone in every step of the way through her classes, programs and freestyle connections.