Meet Our Teachers

 Natalie Clark is a highly trained ballerina with an "Actor of Ballet" diploma from both the Ballet Saratov Academic Choreographic Academy and the Ballet Samara Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Russia. She has performed in numerous ballet shows in Moscow and Samara, including Swan Lake, Giselle, Esmeralda, Don Quixote, Nutcracker, Pinocchio, Doll Fairy, and more. Natalie has also performed in operettas such as Silva, Circus Princess, and Gypsy Baron. She has held the position of leading ballerina of the highest category.

Natalie has previously worked at College of Art in Kursk, Russia and the Royal Ballet Academy of Thailand. She has participated in the creation of the Academy of Russian Classical Ballet in Richmond, Virginia. She is a classical ballet teacher, choreographer, and master class creator. Natalie has taught classical ballet lessons for ages 6-18 and prepared theater artists for international competitions. She is also highly experienced in providing dance training for students competing in figure skating, rhythmic gymnastics and synchronized swimming. The professional dance training she offers has helped many students improve significantly and earned her praise from coaches, parents and students.