Meet Luvabull Kristina

Age/Birthday

23 / February 15

Hometown

Winfield, IL

Occupation

Account Coordinator for Alternate Living Expense (ALE) claims

College

Northern Illinois University

Nickname(s)

Cookie, Bella

Ethnic Background

50% Italian & 50% German

Dance Experience

I’ve had a passion to dance since I was four years old. I have 19 years of dance training in various styles including jazz, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, pointe and modern dance. I danced on both my high school and university dance teams, danced and competed for a private dance company, and I also danced for eight years with a professional dance team, where we performed all over the world for military bases, corporate events, and festivals.

Lifetime Goal

Achieving happiness and success in all that I do

Three words that describe me are

Caring, Kind-hearted and Funny

Quote to live by

“Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.” - Michael Jordan

Pet Peeve

Cruelty towards animals

My claim to fame is...

Being a Luvabull!

Most people don’t know this about me...

I love to water ski & wake board!

Years on squad

This is my rookie year

Why I chose to be a Luvabull

I joined the Junior Luvabulls in middle school, and it has always been my passion to dance. I am thrilled that I now have the opportunity to perform for a professional basketball team and who better than our very own CHICAGO BULLS!!!

Favorite Holiday

Valentine’s Day

Favorite Movie

The Notebook

Best Quality

Lending a hand whenever someone needs help

Book I’m reading now

Summer of Two Wishes by Julia London

Favorite type of music

Dave Matthews Band

How do friends see you (three words)

Dramatic, Caring, Energetic

My proudest accomplishment to date is...

While performing in December at a United States military base located in Japan, I got to celebrate Christmas with the men and women serving our country. I also got to play and read to the children at orphanages in Korea.

What is the best gift you have ever received?

George, my Victorian bulldog!

Ideal Job

My job entails me in assisting and aiding people in need. I love what I do and the staff that I work with.

Advice to young dancers

Dancers are perfectionist, which is why we repeat the same steps over and over again. The reality is that no one works harder than a dancer. It is exhilarating and worth every bit of effort. The payoff is huge whether the end result is a dance career or just a dance hobby!