Training
From a very young age, Natalie would put on her very own performances in the living room for her parents, family and their friends. Natalie's parents ran with it and started her at a local dance school. Natalie started her training in Ballet, Modern and Tap at The Bristol School of Dancing and Contemporary with 'Rise Youth Dance'. She competed and performed at various festivals and events.
Her passion for performance extended beyond dance to music and theatre.
She took ABRSM music exams for flute and piano, performed in wind and concert bands, local choirs, and participated in school productions.
Natalie achieved Triple Distinction* in her Level 3 BTEC Dance studies and took private singing lessons to prepare for Drama Schools. She secured a place at The Prestigious Urdang Academy on the Foundation Course in London where within weeks of attendance, she advanced to the degree course, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre.
Performing
Natalie is a versatile performer with talents in singing, dancing, skin artistry, acting, flute playing, voice acting, puppeteering, and presenting. She has toured theatres across the UK and Internationally, worked on cruise and overseas contracts, and enjoys the unique opportunity of getting paid to play dress-up for a living.
Her stage credits include Fireman Sam LIVE: Saves The Circus (UK and International Tour), Fireman Sam LIVE: The Great Camping Adventure (UK Tour), Milkshake Live (UK Tour), TUI Gold Singer/Host (Algarve, Portugal), Vocalist for 'Diamond Divas' Tribute (UK holiday parks) and 'Girl Band Experience - The Dolls' (UK holiday parks) .
Additional credits include Disneyland Paris performing as a character and parade performer, backing dancer for Whitney and Beyoncé tributes, actor and storyteller in immersive theatre productions, and participating in the Rugby League World Cup Opening Ceremony at the Millennium Stadium (Cardiff).
Natalie's television work include shows like Poldark, Sex Education, The Spanish Princess, Casualty, and Doctor Who.
While training, her credits include dancer for the staging of BBC Children in Need Eastenders with choreographer Beth Honnan, The Pyjama Game (The Pleasance Theatre, London), Golden Gala and Shades of Summer (Hackney Empire, London), Link Showcase (Finsbury Town Hall/Urdang Academy), and Jayne Ayre (Finsbury Town Hall/Urdang).
Teaching
Natalie brings over 8 years of experience teaching Dance and Musical Theatre to students of all ages, from toddlers to college and degree level, and adults.
She is a Lecturer and Choreographer at The Bristol Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA), teaching on the (FE) Further Education and (HE) Higher Education Dance and Musical Theatre courses.
In addition to her role at BIPA, Natalie is a freelance Dance and Musical Theatre teacher, conducts workshops, summer schools, and private lessons. She offers wedding first dance lessons, and dance party packages for kids and hen parties.
Choreography
Alongside Natalie's work as a performer, she is also a passionate choreographer with experience working on musical theatre shows, pride festival, dance showcases/ competitions, summer schools and movement direction/ staging.
Natalie has choreographed for BIPA’s degree-level productions including:
Claus The Musical, Bad Girls, A Christmas Carol, and Assassins (Also staged both in Bristol and in Berlin)
Whether she is working with a full ensemble or shaping a solo moment, she focuses on storytelling, energy, and detail. Natalie loves collaborating with performers to bring choreography to life in a way that feels authentic and exciting!
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