Kaitlyn Brune
Teaching Philosophy
Dance education is for everyone. The dance classroom should be a welcoming and inclusive space for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, or background. When teaching, it is important to prepare students for whatever path they choose to pursue in life. Dance offers students the opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills beyond physical movement techniques. I want my students to understand how multifaceted dance can be, just as they are multifaceted individuals who come into every experience with their own backgrounds. Not one dance style, genre, or technique is better than another, and however a dancer chooses to express themselves in the art form can be valid and understood. I enjoy tailoring my teaching content to my students based on their strengths, areas of improvement, and interests in order to engage my students in their own learning. I aim to instill in my students the skills, knowledge, agency, and self-confidence to take with them into their future endeavors, even if that is not performing professionally.
Styles:
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Ballet
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Pointe
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Jazz
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Tap
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Contemporary
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Lyrical
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Modern
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Polynesian
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Experience
Kaitlyn is currently employed as a dance instructor at Towson University Community Dance. She is certified through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in Dance PreK-12 and holds an Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED Certification from the American Red Cross.
Kaitlyn began teaching at her home studio, Jeanette's School of Dance, at age 18. At JSD, Kaitlyn was responsible, alongside studio owner Michele Smith, for Ballet Company productions, which performs two different ballets in a year: in the winter for community outreach (such as senior centers) and in the end-of-year recital.
Kaitlyn has been a guest and substitute instructor at several studios/schools in the DMV area, including the AACPS APEX Arts program (BPMS), JAMZ Dance Studio, Shay Fierce Dance Academy, Baltimore School for the Arts, Notre Dame Preparatory School, New Motions Dance Studio, Symmetry Arts, and DMV's Finest. Kaitlyn has taught as a master teacher at the Maryland High School Dance Showcase since 2024, and the Maryland Middle School Dance Showcase in 2025.
Kaitlyn also often leads the audience participation portion of Meki's Tamure's set, teaching basic Polynesian dances to audiences of all ages and ability levels.
Kaitlyn with Meki's Tamure teaching Tahitian Dance at the "Teens on the Lawn - Luau Edition End of Summer Festival" hosted by Prince George's County Parks & Recreation
Kaitlyn with students from Brooklyn Park Middle School's APEX Arts program at the Maryland Middle School Dance Showcase (hosted at Chesapeake Arts Center)
Kaitlyn and other Housing & Residence Life staff during Move In Weekend at Towson University (2023)
Kaitlyn working with On Point National Dance Competition (2026)
Additional Work Experience
In addition to teaching, Kaitlyn has been employed as a Resident Assistant by Towson University's Housing & Residence Life. In her senior year, she was a part of the first cohort of Head Resident Assistants, serving her building in a more administrative capacity. She received multiple awards in this role, including Residence Tower MVP, and Administrative and "Chatty Patty" building awards.
In the Summer of 2023, Kaitlyn traveled to Chicago to be a Resident Advisor for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Teen Summer Intensives. In this role, Kaitlyn not only upheld safety expectations and procedures, but also planned and executed events for the students to attend after classes and on weekends.
Kaitlyn has also worked as an administrative assistant for Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group since March 2024. Her main project with the group is the Pacific Fun Day annual event, including managing social media, fundraising, and other related issues.
Kaitlyn is currently a substitute teacher for Kokua Education in New York City, whilst also working for On Point National Dance Competition as Director's Assistant/Emcee.
Further Development
Kaitlyn graduated magna cum laude with her B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography, with a concentration in PreK-12 Dance Education, and a minor in Entrepreneurship from Towson University.
In the fall of 2024, she was a full-time student teaching intern in Baltimore County and Howard County Public Schools, completing placements at the elementary and high school levels.
Post-graduation, Kaitlyn is continuing to work as a dancer, dance educator, substitute teacher, and in arts administration. Kaitlyn recently moved to New York City to pursue dance opportunities.
