Kristin Macaraeg
Kristin Macaraeg
Director / Head Coach
CBTF Certified
Acrobactic Arts Certified
Licenced Zumba Instructor
Kristin began her baton, gymnastics, and dance training in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her baton training started with the Winnipeg Tempo Twirlers under Linda Boyd at the age of 3. She was also coached by former Winnipeg Tempo Twirlers, Lucinda McMaster (world freestyle gold medalist) and her cousin, Andrea Shore (nee. Cacanindin) (world team bronze medalist) between ages 8-14. She continued her elite level training at 14 years old in Regina, Saskatchewan under world renowned coaches, Maureen Johnson and Alan Kramer. She competed in the Freestyle, Pairs, and Team events at 7 World Baton Twirling Championships where she captured several accolades: 1 team Canada world gold cup, 1 silver medal in the team event, 1 bronze medal in the team event and 2 bronze medals in pairs with Leisha Strachan. She was the grand national champion in medley, solo dance twirl, solo, and dance twirl team with Leisha Strachan and Dana Peteleski. Special awards Kristin received include the CBTF senior individual Challenge Cup, Athlete of the Year, Overall Athlete of the Year, and Athlete of the Year - Pair/Team with Leisha Strachan. In her experience as a world level athlete, Kristin travelled to Switzerland, Texas, Holland, Italy, and Hawaii. Since then, Kristin has coached athletes from recreational to elite level, bringing athletes to represent Canada at 7 different world competitions. Kristin has choreographed many routines worldwide which have earned several national and international titles. Kristin loves teaching and works towards positively fostering development, challenging students to their highest potential, and creating a passion for baton twirling.
Because dancing will always be a part of her life, Kristin continues to teach Zumba and has been a licensed Zumba instructor for the past 15 years.