Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Russian
Teaching since 2010
Robert Lang Recording Arts Academy
About Natalya Z.
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Natalya is one of the youngest Professional Latin dancers in the United States DanceSport industry, and a well-known instructor and choreographer in Washington's dance community. Born in Russia - but raised in Seattle, she has become well known through her devoted participation in competitions and passionate performances in shows around the area with her partner and students. Throughout her dance career, Natalya has consistently been a winner of the local Northwest Regional Championships, and a finalist in out-of-state competitions such as Desert Classic, San Francisco Open, and Southwest Regionals.
Aside from working her way up to training with the top Ballroom and Latin coaches in the world, Natalya has explored the worlds of hip-hop, jazz, salsa, and contemporary dance in order to diversify her training and artistry. She has been a member of the Seattle dance companies "Breed Seattle", "Westsiders", and "Black Floor Collective" parallel to competing at a national level with her partner.
She now dedicates her time to mentoring and directing multiple diverse Performance Groups from ages 7-55 out of Kirkland and Seattle. Her classes range from serious Ballroom and Latin training for competing children and adults to Social Dancing, Dance Fitness, Contemporary, Heels intensives, and Event-Based Choreography such as Wedding Dances and FlashMobs!
She believes that the intricate techniques of Latin partner dance should be accessible to all, and that her vast area of experience in different dance forms has taught her to better-understand how to teach the tools to dancers from diverse movement backgrounds, including children with special needs, while maintaining their personal movement style and artistry.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
NE 135th Pl Kirkland WA
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
12:30 PM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
45 minutes
$135
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11 Reviews
Justin and Abbie
Student's home
Natalya is an excellent instructor and very fun to work with. She's very in tune with our bodies and able to push us further than we initially thought possible. She's firm but fair and offers a very nicely balanced teaching dynamic.
Posted Feb 19, 2020
Charles Kleinbrook
Online
Instructor was great! The web site link did not work with an apple mac book pro using safari, it only worked with Chrome thanks to Natasha's help, so please add that important memo for mac users! regards--charles
Posted Sep 3, 2018
Olena
Teacher's studio
Natalya is a great instructor, very professional, inspiring and encouraging! She is also demanding, which means she really cares about your progress.
Posted Apr 5, 2018
Experience
Director of Sauce. Dance Collective
Jan, 2017 - PresentSauce.
Director and choreographer of a Heels Collective based out of Seattle.
Teacher at Westlake Dance Center
Jan, 2016 - PresentWestlake Dance Center
Has taught Ballroom and Latin Dance, Partner Connection Fundamental, and Heels Technique/Performance at one of the most well-known Adult dance studios in the Northwest.
Music Video and Event Choreographer
Jan, 2015 - PresentIndependent Contractor
Has participated in and helped create many themed-events, concept videos, and shows.
Performance Director at LaVida Studio
Sep, 2013 - PresentLaVida Studio
Director of Rising Star Performance Team, Ladies of LaVida Performance Team, Fusion of LaVida Performance Team.
Competitive Dancer and Performer
Jan, 2005 - Jan, 2016DanceSport industry
Consistent Competitor and Performer in all Regional and National Latin dance competitions.
Education
Ballroom and Latin Medal Examinations
Jan, 2010 - Feb, 2010DanceSport industry
Robert Lang Recording Arts Academy
Jan, 2017 - Aug, 2017Robert Lang Studios
Bachelors Degree of Applied Design and MultiMedia Production
Sep, 2013 - Jul, 2017Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Languages
Russian
Native Proficiency
Natalya's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
NE 135th Pl Kirkland WA
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
12:30 PM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
45 minutes
$135
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