Kristi Epping is originally from Edina, Minnesota and began dancing at the young age of two.  Epping graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dance Management from Oklahoma City University, an internationally acclaimed dance and arts management program.  
Epping has danced professionally and acted as Dance Captain with Six Flags and Royal Caribbean International and was able to perform all over the United States, Canada and Caribbean.  
In over 20 years of teaching experience, Epping has won numerous regional and national awards in the competition dance world and focuses on creating a positive, yet disciplined environment to inspire her students.