Kristin Macaraeg

Instructor Bio:                           Prior to her teaching career at Magic ‘N Motion, Kristin received her baton, gymnastics and dance education in Winnipeg and Regina. Under the training of Maureen Johnson and Alan Kramer, she competed in the Freestyle, Pairs, and Team events at 7 World Baton Twirling Championships where she captured 1 Team Canada World Cup gold, 1 silver medal and 3 bronze medals.
Her credentials include a Level 2 certification with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and a Level 2 Canadian Baton Twirling Federation (CBTF) Coaching Certification. She is a certified CBTF Judge, CBTF Skills Development Program Adjudicator and currently sits on the Manitoba Baton Board of Directors as the Fundraising Representative. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships including the Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarship and the 2007 Coaching Manitoba Excellence Award for International Coaching. Kristin has coached and choreographed all levels of baton across Canada, the United States and Europe. Her choreographed routines have won national and international titles. In the summer of 2008, Kristin and Jennifer Wong coached their Senior A Team “Wisdom” to victory, winning a gold medal at the Canadian Team Trials. The team went on to compete at the 2008 World Championships in Limerick, Ireland and finished in 9th place.
Kristin loves teaching her students Magic ‘N Motion and works towards fostering their development, guiding them to their highest potential and creating a passion for the health, fitness, and the arts.