Choreography commissions are a real joy for Natasha. Works include a production of the opera Carmen, working with director Paula Chitty of Irrational Theatre and singers from English National Opera, Internationally acclaimed scientists in residence at Somerset House, London, BurtonNitta; creating a dance film The Landscape Within inspired by cutting edge research on farming, with robots responding to Natasha's movement, and
Cardona Productions' Out Of Place Musical for York New Musical Festival. based on best selling book
'Spanish Rose Yorkshire Thorns'.
Cardona Productions' Out Of Place Musical for York New Musical Festival. based on best selling book
'Spanish Rose Yorkshire Thorns'.
Teaching progressively became a drive which drew Natasha to teaching assisting for the Centre For Advanced Training at The Place, London, and Rehearsal Assisting for choreographers such as Daniel Proietto (Russell Maliphant Company) at Sadler's Wells Theatre. Her teaching practice ranges from beginners to professionals; leading self devised Rhythm In Dance Workshops as Artist in Residence for Sound and Music composers residency, Tap and Contemporary at professional theatre school ICTheatre, and creative Contemporary in a Community Dance capacity for Jumpstartmove, London.
Passion for musicality and rhythm inspired Natasha to learn Salsa, Afro, The Charleston, a little Ballroom, Irish dancing and Flamenco, learning from a member of Riverdance, working with Flamenco Express, and Afro-Contemporary Choreographer Bawren Tavaziva. After 6 years of taking in the London Salsa scene Natasha went on to perform with Cubans Leandro Charanga 'Reggaeton King' and internationally renowned dancer
Yersin Rivas at congresses and club nights across the UK. She made her solo debut at Newcastle Salsa Congress, as well as hosting her self-devised Salsicality courses; technique, musicality and styling. In 2017 Natasha took a month's sabbatical to learn Argentine Tango in Buenos Aires.
Yersin Rivas at congresses and club nights across the UK. She made her solo debut at Newcastle Salsa Congress, as well as hosting her self-devised Salsicality courses; technique, musicality and styling. In 2017 Natasha took a month's sabbatical to learn Argentine Tango in Buenos Aires.
Miles Davies Photography
Music, singing and rhythm has always played a key role in Natasha's work. For 4 years she was a member of Glyndebourne Youth Opera, under international movement director Claire Whistler and West End music director Jonathan Gill. Natasha was jazz soloist for
Summit Dance Theatre's Nacht at Laban Theatre, and sung lead and backing vocals at venues such as, Scala and Pleasance Theatre in London, and The Brighton Centre arena.
Summit Dance Theatre's Nacht at Laban Theatre, and sung lead and backing vocals at venues such as, Scala and Pleasance Theatre in London, and The Brighton Centre arena.
Collaboration is at the heart of Propel Excel, striving to challenge its ideas of creativity and develop skills. Natasha has worked with actors, scientists, poets, environmental conservationists, artists and musicians.
Music off Canvas was a key collaboration, gaining a commission from Southbank Centre and performing in the Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall.
Music off Canvas was a key collaboration, gaining a commission from Southbank Centre and performing in the Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall.
Dancing a variety of styles for 14 years Natasha successfully
auditioned for the pre-vocational dance course at the Centre For Advanced Training at The Place in London. This lead to training professionally in Contemporary and Ballet at Laban conservatoire in London; working with the likes of Kerry Nicholls (Wayne McGregor | Random Dance) and internationally acclaimed choreographer Zoi Dimitriou. Since then she has gone on to work in Musicals, Theatre, Opera, Music Videos and Cruise Ships.
auditioned for the pre-vocational dance course at the Centre For Advanced Training at The Place in London. This lead to training professionally in Contemporary and Ballet at Laban conservatoire in London; working with the likes of Kerry Nicholls (Wayne McGregor | Random Dance) and internationally acclaimed choreographer Zoi Dimitriou. Since then she has gone on to work in Musicals, Theatre, Opera, Music Videos and Cruise Ships.
