Kristina Pool is a native of Princeton, New Jersey. She received her early training at Princeton Ballet School and attended prestigious summer programs, including the School of American Ballet and Miami City Ballet School. She later trained with the Joffrey Concert Group, a pre-professional company based in New York City, performing extensively across the United States, Italy, and China.
Kristina began her professional career with Ballet West II, where she spent a year and a half before being invited by Artistic Director Adam Sklute to join the main company. Within seven years in the main company, she rose through the ranks and became a Soloist. Her repertoire includes leading roles in Ben Stevenson’s Dracula, John Cranko’s Onegin, Michael Smuin’s Romeo & Juliet, and Nicolo Fonte’s Carmina Burana, among many others. After a decade with the company, Kristina retired from the stage in May of 2025 to join her loving husband full time in Indiana.
In addition to her performance career, Kristina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a concentration in Performance from Mercyhurst University. She is also a certified STOTT Pilates instructor in both Mat and Reformer.
Kristina is a dedicated and experienced educator, having taught ballet, pointe, and Pilates to dancers of all ages across the nation. She has also coached students for Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) and has served as a guest teacher for intensives, master classes, and pre-professional programs. Kristina is passionate about helping dancers grow in both artistry and technique, while also promoting wellness and injury prevention through cross-training.
Outside the studio, Kristina enjoys spending time with her husband, taking long walks with their dog, and traveling as much as possible.
Photos by Beau Pearson, Ballet West Photographer.