From the Top Dance
Kaitlin Battiste is a Marple Newtown High School graduate and West Chester University Alumna. She graduated with her BA in English: Writing with a minor in Psychology, and was involved in the WCU Dance Company for two years. She has been with From the Top Studio of Dance since 2004, and began assisting in 2008 before teaching her own classes in 2011. Miss Kaitlin also volunteers her time to support the many charitable organizations that From the Top Studio of Dance supports. She received her 200-hour Yoga Teaching Certification, and in 2021, brought Yoga to From the Top. She continues to take classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop, and joins with other From the Top Instructors to study each year with the top dancers and choreographers in New York City at the Dance Teacher Summit.
Featured Contributions
Celebrate World Health Day by Committing to Your Health
As we approach the commemoration of World Health Day on April 7th, it prompts us…
Navigating January: A Guide to Winter Wellness
When January rolls in and the holiday festivities wind down, many individuals find themselves grappling…
Celebrating Dance Teachers on International Teacher’s Day
While teachers deserve to be celebrated every day, the calendar, fortunately, designates a few different…
Building Personal Growth and Community through Dance
Dance is a universal form of expression practiced by millions of people from different cultures, abilities and backgrounds worldwide. While dance is a global phenomenon, dance communities on a local scale have made meaningful contributions to society, including fostering social change, education and community outreach.
Our Brains on Music and Dance
Have you ever taken a dance class? Maybe it was ballroom dance, ballet, tap or…
New Year, New Approach to Resolutions
As you step into the new year, it’s time to reflect on what you’ve learned, and make plans for the year ahead. While January is a time when people start new projects or work toward new goals, it can be difficult at times to stick with the goals that are set at the beginning of the year.
Take the Leap: How Dance Fosters Self-Confidence
There are moments in life when we are expected to step outside of our comfort zone and rise to the challenge. Imagine that you applied for your dream job and were asked to come in for an interview, or you received a callback after auditioning for a role in a musical.
The Power of the Mind and Body Connection
There’s no doubt that moving our bodies makes us feel good, and joining a recreational…
Rounding Out Your Physical Routine with Dance
With spring around the corner, there is so much to look forward to! The days…
The Benefits of Tap
Whether you’re a dancer or not, surely you’ve seen or heard of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson…