Caitlin Batts
Aspiring Dancer
Londonderry,New Hampshire
Summary
Classically trained dancer under the direction of Barbara Mullen at Londonderry Dance Academy. Nine years of performance experience, most recently portraying "Clara" in New England Dance Ensemble's production of The Nutcracker, featuring Sterling Baca and Sydney Dolan of Philadelphia Ballet. Consistent high-scorer in Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams and American Academy of Ballet performance awards. A true triple-threat, skilled in musical theater. Seeking to develop knowledge of dance techniques and artistic integrity while expanding performance repertoire.
Skills
Ballet
Pointe
Contemporary
Jazz
Tap
Hip Hop
Acting
Singing
Creative artistry
Strong sense of musicality
Disciplined
Takes direction well
Excellent movement memory
Facial expression
Understands space
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Timeline
Boston Ballet School Summer Dance Program - , Various Dance Forms
06.2021 - 07.2021
Ballerina - New England Dance Ensemble
09.2013 - Current
Londonderry Dance Academy - , Various Dance Forms
09.2010 - Current
Work History
Ballerina
New England Dance Ensemble
Londonderry, NH
09.2013 - Current
- 2021 The Nutcracker: Clara, Rat and Snow
- 2020 The Nutcracker: Snow and Flower
- 2019 The Nutcracker: Russian and Harpist
- 2018 The Nutcracker: Party Child
- 2017 The Nutcracker: Soldier Captain and Angel
- 2016 The Nutcracker: Stinky Pinky Party Child
- 2015 The Nutcracker: Lead Polichinelle
- 2014 The Nutcracker: Lead Baby Mouse Soldier
- 2013 The Nutcracker: Spanish Baby Doll
Education
Various Dance Forms
09.2010 - Current
Current Fields of Study:
● Ballet
● Pointe
● Contemporary
● Jazz
● Tap
● Hip-hop
● Theater (acting/singing/Broadway dance)
● Teacher Preparation
Various Dance Forms
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Ballet: technique, pointe
- Partnering: pas de deux, ballroom
- Contemporary: modern, jazz, musical theater
- Cultural: character, flamenco, Chinese
- Performance: repertoire, variations, rehearsals
- Wellness: conditioning, stretch and strengthen, nutrition
Dance Awards
- 2021 American Academy of Ballet (AAB) Performance Awards Intermediate Level: Gold with Distinction (Scholarship to AAB Summer School of Excellence)
- 2021 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Boston Semi-Final Classical Solo Competition Junior Division: 93/100 (perfect score for artistry)
- 2020 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Exams Grade 5: Distinction
- 2020 AAB Performance Awards Grade 5: Silver with Double Distinction (Scholarship to AAB Summer School of Excellence)
- 2019 AAB Performance Awards Grade 4: Gold with Distinction
- 2019 RAD Exams Grade 4: Distinction
- 2018 AAB Performance Awards Grade 3: Gold
Accomplishments
- Palace Youth Theater Mary Poppins Jr.: Jane Banks
- Triple Threat Theater Camp Oliver! the Musical: Artful Dodger
- South School Drama Club Cinderella: Cinderella
- Kids Coop Theatre James and the Giant Peach Jr.: Spiker
- Triple Threat Theater Camp Willy Wonka the Musical: Veruca Salt
- Triple Threat Theater Camp Annie the Musical: Molly
- Story Dance Touring Company The Lorax the Musical: The Onceler
Film
- Voltage Pictures I Feel Pretty: Background
- Harvard University "Memory of Water" (short): Lead (Cissa)
- Topple Productions Professor Marston and the Wonder Women: Featured Background
- Emerson College "Old Timer" (short): Supporting (Moira)
- SGC Productions Before the World Was Big: Lead (Gracie)
- Sierra Terril-Kay "An Afternoon" (short): Lead (Blue)
- Goldilocks Productions "Snowflake" (short): Supporting (Madison)
Music Videos & Commercials
- Slow Burn Productions Royal Teeth "Kids Conspire": Lead
- (add)ventures "CVS Health": Background