Charlotte Battin

Charlotte A. Battin

Holder of a Bachelor of Arts in Speech/Theatre Communications, Charlotte is a dancer, choreographer, actress, play director, and storyteller. Her credits include roles in films, TV commercials, music videos, industrial films, stage dramas, dance concerts, Christmas Shows and storytelling. She owned a dance studio for 12 years, teaching dance to children and adults. For the same length of time, she was managing and artistic director/performer with the Battin Polynesian Revue, a dance company presenting Polynesian entertainment throughout several states.

She has taught theatre at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus and performed two years with the IUPUI Touring Children's Theatre Company, also serving as company manager the second year. She has served as a dance/theatre artist for the (VSAI) Very Special Arts of Indiana for over 20 years teaching at festivals, workshops, and elementary school residencies.

She has served as a judge and as a choregrapher for Jr. Miss pageants and queen contests. In addition, she has been a play reader for the national Bonderman Playwriting Competition, and most recently served as stage manager for one of the five finalists.

Charlotte has accepted a position as an Artist In The Schools (AIS) with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) of Columbus, OHIO and previously an Arts-in-Education Artist for the state of Kentucky through The Kentucky Center.

812-342-6093 or Email cabattin@sbcglobal.net for Information or Bookings

Testimonials

About "Freedom Is My Home"

"On behalf of Navy Pier, I would like to thank you for your participation in our Salute to Black History event. Words cannot express how grateful I am. Thank you for educating us all. What a lovely performance!"
Dee Yelvington, Entertainment Manager, Navy Pier - 2006

"What a spellbinding performance! Great movements and effects to enhance the words spoken so powerfully and conveying such emotion and information about this historical event."                      Kathy S., Teacher

"The Underground Railroad drama was Wonderful!" Terri C., Homeschool Project Organizer

"Thank you for a fabulous performance about the Underground Railroad. You were able to cover all the major historical elements of this period from a touching human experience perspective."        Angie M., Mother of a student

"Charlotte's program teaches Indiana academic standards in both social studies and literature while exposing the students to a superior theatrical experience."   Candace C., Teacher

"I keep hearing wonderful remarks about your presentation of "Freedom Is My Home." Everyone seemed to enjoy it immensely and I hear remarks about how 'quiet' the audience was during the program; everyone seemed enthralled with what you were saying." Junne B., Director Grover Museum

"I would score the performance as a 10 based on the range from 1 to 10." Tom H., Teacher

About the Polynesian Dance Revue:

7-19-05 "Thank you so much for the lovely program of Polynesian Dance. I appreciate your talent and professionalism. I'm sure we will see you in the near future to entertain us again."

"Thanks for the great performance at our luau! We look forward to seeing you again soon."           Ruth D., Program Director

"You were so good! A perfect show for our Hawaiian Paradise Theme. The show was so entertaining and you were so professional. All remarks were good!" Peggy J., Leisure Services Director

"We loved the variety and all the beautiful dances. The use of the different instruments was wonderful and the audience particiaption was so much fun."   Emma L., Activity Director

"She's wonderful! She involved the audience and the experience was such fun. This show was excellent and very skillfully performed." Betty B., Party Planner