Kristin Dimmer has led Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy (MBSA) since August 2020 following a long history with the organization, performing in the Milwaukee Ballet II (MBII) second company and serving as a faculty member. She was named Director of the School & Academy in July 2023.

A native of Wisconsin, Dimmer began her dance training at the Monona Academy of Dance under the direction of JoJean Retrum. Additionally, she participated in summer training programs at Virginia School of the Arts, Joffrey Midwest Workshop, and Houston Ballet. Dimmer continued her training on scholarship with Houston Ballet Academy working with Stanton Welch, Claudio Muñoz, and Lazaro Carreño, and performing alongside Houston Opera and Houston Ballet. Ms. Dimmer was selected to represent Wisconsin for Regional Dance America’s gala performance at the International Ballet Competition where Sergei Kozadeyev created Divertisement on her. Dimmer joined Colorado Ballet Studio Company in 2007 performing alongside the company. She returned to Wisconsin to join MBII dancing with the company for two seasons, from 2008-2010.

In addition to her dance career, Dimmer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Business Administration from Lakeland University and a Master of Science in Education from Concordia University. In 2010 she began her career in education at Pius XI Catholic High School serving as Artistic Director of the Dance Department and as Performing Arts Department Chair. Throughout this time, she continued to teach ballet at Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy. In 2020 she joined the MBSA administration full-time as General Manager, helping to lead the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic. Dimmer previously served on the Wisconsin Dance Council Board of Directors and currently leads the consortium of schools for the National Summer Intensive Audition (NSIA).