Caiti Basler

Teaches: All Levels Tap Technique

Caiti Basler, AFAA, DMA, is a dance and fitness instructor from the NE Ohio area with over 12 years of teaching experience. She has been dancing for 30 years in many styles, be her first love will always be tap dance. She was fortunate to serve as assistant director of NE Ohio Tap Collaborative and had the pleasure of taking class and becoming friends with some of the industry’s top talent, including Hillary-Marie, Bril Barrett, Star Dixon, Justin Myles and many others. In the spring and summer of 2023, Caiti was in NYC studying with Galen Hooks, April Cook, Doug Shankman, Rashaan James, Sheila Barker and more. She’s received her level 1 Certification from Dance Masters of America TTS, and is accredited by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She’s also a Certified Pilates Reformer instructor.  She serves as Lead Master Trainer and Director of Education for Zumbini, an early childhood music and movement curriculum for ages 0-6 created by Zumba and BabyFirst TV. She travels the country for speaking engagements and conducting trainings, providing professional development for early childhood educators.  Career highlights include TV credits on TLC and DCTV, traveling to China to launch Zumbini in Asia, presenting at Zumba’s Instructor Convention and being a featured presenter for Parents Magazine.  She serves as a national competition adjudicator and prides herself on creating an encouraging atmosphere where students feel safe to explore and grow their craft. With a heavy focus on musicality and artistry, she believes that dance and movement are gifts that everyone should enjoy!