Welcome Spirit's new Program Director!

With a passion for dance that ignited at the age of 2, Coach Kaitlyn embarked on a dynamic career in the performing arts. Starting in Ballet and Figure skating, Kaitlyn’s USFS off ice training helped her choose to perform and remain active off ice in the Dance world. She was Signed professionally at 12 years old through MSA (McDonald Selznick Associates) , shortly after that became an international dancer with Princess Cruise Lines in 2017. Throughout grade school and high school, the journey continued with All Star cheerleading, Singing, & Dance outside the studio, including halftime shows and Live performances for the LA Clippers, LA Kings, Savannah Bananas, Harlem Globetrotters, Lake Elsinore Storm, and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Look closely and you may see Coach Kaitlyn at Old Navy, Sea World, and Target, as she has done print work for all of these companies. Since the age of 7 years old she has modeled for various brands and danced in multiple music videos. She was even a background dancer for celebrities from the Pop Game, The Voice, and American Idol

You may have seen her on the KTLA News when the Studio Playground in Los Angeles California opened, Miss Kaitlyn has been on numerous prime time TV programs, dozens of nationally televised commercials ranging from My Little Pony to Disney Channel. Kaitlyn has also been featured on Nickelodeon, Performed Live at Disneyland Parks, & even performed as a background dancer on the Boys of Summer Tour in 2018. She has been taught by  “So You think you can Dance’s” very own Travis Wall, Randi Strong, The Abby Lee Miller, Chase Benz who has danced on tour for Britney Spears, JLO, Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera just to name a few. Kaitlyn worked very closely with Mark Meismer during her signing at MSA, Matt Cady and more! She has worked with professional Choreographers Menina Fortunato, Dejan Tubic, and even JaQuel Knight Beyonce’s Head Choreographer on Era led hits like “Single Ladies” & “Formation”. Miss Kaitlyn has danced with Kalani Hilliker, Nia Sioux, Kendall Vertes, and is still close to Kenzie Ziegler from Dance Moms. She has worked at the Warner brothers Lot in Los Angeles CA, and even Universal Studios Hollywood