Kristina Linden is a multi-genre choreographer, movement director, educator, and performer whose passion for the stage began at the age of eight after seeing Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly!. That moment sparked a lifelong journey in dance and theatre that has evolved to include teaching, choreography, and movement direction across musical theatre, film, and television. At the heart of her work lies a constant: a deep desire to inspire the next generation, just as she was once inspired.

A career highlight includes performing as a principal dancer in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. She also opened for Grammy Award-winning artist Mýa and has appeared in television series such as The X-Files, Hellcats, Once Upon a Time, Riverdale, and Psych. Her screen work includes appearances in music videos for Michael Bublé. On stage, Kristina has performed in acclaimed productions including West Side Story, Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, Singin’ in the Rain, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She has also been featured as a tap dancer at the Vancouver Spring Show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the Orpheum Theatre’s 90th Anniversary Celebration.

Kristina’s international training has empowered her to nurture emerging talent with care and excellence. Her students have earned national recognition at The Dance Awards and New York City Dance Alliance and are consistently working in television, film, and professional theatre. A former Artistic Director of TapCo (Vancouver Tap Dance Society), Kristina currently leads the tap and musical theatre programs at A3 District in Burnaby, BC. She has also taught at Harbour Dance Centre, the Vancouver International Tap Festival, and Calgary’s Rhythm, Body, and Soul Festival.

In addition to her work as a performer and educator, Kristina is the co-founder of The Artist’s Atelier, a collective dedicated to elite training and holistic career development for emerging artists. Through this initiative, she helps foster sustainable, long-term careers by empowering performers with the tools, mentorship, and mindset needed to thrive on stage and screen.

Through all her work—on stage, behind the scenes, and in the studio—Kristina remains devoted to shaping resilient, authentic performers prepared to thrive in today’s evolving entertainment landscape.