Soul In Motion Dance Arts Academy 2.75

OUR DIRECTOR
Natalie Papa has a BFA in Dance and previous to her training at York University Studied musical theater at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York City. There she furthered her dance training at schools such as "Steps" and "Broadway Dance Center". She has performed with the musical theater company called "Stage Kids" for most of her teenage years. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has had the pleasure of watching her students compete at regional and provincial competitions with exceptional results, earning awards and scholarships.

Natalie has won numerous awards for her choreography for innovation of dance and has also worked as an "Artist in School" teaching drama and movement for the York Catholic school board. She realizes that every child has the innate drive to be creative.

Natalie has trained at the EDGE in L.A and Millennium Dance studio in L.A, she has danced with choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Sonya Tayeh, Tokyo, Chris Judd at Pulse.

"All children love to learn and have fun, and it is possible to do both. It takes patience, positive energy and most of all a teacher who cares."

Natalie Papa