Kristi Addis Hickman originally hails from Holcomb, Mississippi where she began studying dance and baton twirling. By the age of 13 she had won 5 national baton twirling titles. At age 15, she tried her hand at the pageant world and won the Miss Mississippi USA Teen pageant. The following year she was crowned Miss Teen USA. Kristi was awarded a scholarship to the University of Mississippi, and became a featured twirler for the Pride of the South Marching Band, as well as a member of the Rebellette Dance Squad. She graduated on the Dean’s List with a BA in Journalism.
Kristi became a certified Zumba Instructor 2 ½ years ago and received group fitness certification through FiTour. She is thrilled to bring her love of dance, exercise, and the energy of Zumba to Dance Stop. The multiple classes she teaches have become a popular for teens and adults interested in an upbeat Cardio/Dance experience.
Kristi is the proud mother of two young daughters who share their mother’s love of dance and are taking dance classes at Dance Stop.
Favorite Pastime:
Dates with my hubby, watching my daughters play soccer, studying the Bible, traveling, writing poetry and reading,
going to movies, shopping, dancing
Favorite Sport:
Football – New Orleans Saints Fan
Favorite Movies:
Last of the Mohicans, Titanic, Up
Favorite Holiday:
Christmas
Favorite Quote:
"Every day that is born into the world comes like a burst of music and rings the whole day through, and you make of it a dance, a dirge, or a life march, as you will."-Thomas Carlyle
Favorite Recording Artist:
Sade, The Brand New Heavies, John Mayer, Adele
One Person or Mentor who has impacted your life:
My mother, for her strong influence in helping me set goals and achieve them and for teaching me to follow Jesus Christ and his plan for my life