Christie Craddick

Christie Craddick is a native to the Dallas area and journied into ballet training after a doctor suggested a “good ballet class” as an alternative to surgery to correct a structural issue with her legs. Not only was the problem completely corrected, but also a lifelong love of dance was born! Christie began her classical ballet training at age 3, and studied predominately under the direction of Pat and Tanju Tuzer. At the Tuzer Dance School.  She studied many dance disciplines and performed in several productions including her annual favorite: The Nutcracker. In high school, Christie was a member of the Berkner Bandoleras drill team. Christie currently teaches Pre-Kindergarten at the Classical School of Dallas, where her four children also attend. She has a passion for both teaching and dance, and greatly enjoys the opportunity to merge the two at Dallas Ballet Center!