2022 Clogger of the Year - KRISTIN WENDEL

Kristin Wendel has been dancing since she was a toddler, and while she enjoys all forms of dance, clogging is her passion. She enjoys teaching all levels of clogging at workshops across the state and at Dance Dreams Academy in Granbury, TX. To keep her choreography current, Kristin regularly attends clogging conventions across the country. In 2018, she received the Marilyn Hansen Clogging Scholarship and became a Certified Clogging Instructor at the National Convention in Las Vegas in 2019.  Formerly the TCC’s Education Director, Kristin now serves the Texas Clogging Council as Publicity Chair, Rally Publicity Chair, and Nominating Committee Chair. She is also the Secretary of the Scholarship Committee, a part of the Membership Committee, and Rally Chair for the upcoming 2024 TCC Rally.  Additionally, Kristin was instrumental in bringing the 2021 TCC virtual rally together. She uploaded, edited, and sequenced every instructor video, award announcement, and advertisement for the event to ensure an enjoyable, seamless virtual experience. Kristin does a phenomenal job promoting clogging in Texas by featuring different clogging groups and clogging activities on TCC social media accounts. Additionally, she works hard to try and bring in younger kids to continue the tradition of clogging. She is eager to learn and takes on any task that is asked of her with confidence, knowledge, calmness, and a can-do attitude. With a smile on her face, she looks for ways to improve things, while uplifting those around her. She is effective in every role and is highly admired by her peers. Kristin lives in Granbury, TX with her husband Andrew and their three kids.

Congratulations Kristin on this much-deserved recognition and thank you for your service to the TCC!

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