Instructors
Natalie
Lacasse
DIRECTOR/OWNER
"Natalie... is very organized, and works very hard. She
takes the responsibility of teaching children very seriously. Natalie strives
for perfection, and good quality work... Her talents would be an asset to
any community."
Ida Sauvé (of the Ida Sauvé Dance Studios)
Natalie Lacasse is the Director/Owner. She brings
enthusiasm and extreme dedication to her studio.
This is reflected in her dancers accomplishments,
the Dance programs and the facility. Her aim is
to pass along her love for dance to all students.
She is a Full Member of the Canadian Dance Teachers
Association and an honours graduate from the three
year Dance Arts Program at Cambrian College. She
is a graduate of the Dance Masters of America
Teacher Training School
(100% Ballet, 99.5% Jazz, 99% Tap, 98.5% Acrobatics).She
also practices the A.D.A. P.T. syllabi. (Associated
Dance Arts For Professional Teachers).
Miss Natalie was a successful studio director,
taught dance at several renowned dance studios
across the province and the United States, and
now joins us in Barrie.
Miss Natalie's choreographies and students have
won several awards and scholarships across Ontario,
including "excellent technique awards"
and " most professional potential award".As
an instructor and choreographer, she strives to
bring out the best in dance from her students
such as technique, grace, poise, self-esteem and
discipline.
With her constant upgrading in attending conventions
and workshops throughout Canada and the United
States, Miss Natalie is always on top of the newest
dance styles. She not only takes pride in her
career as a dance teacher, but also takes a great
interest in her students' progress and well-being.
Alexander Grigorin
EXPERIENCE:
2004 – to date Ballet teacher, Bambolino Montessori Academy
2002 – to date Dance & Ballet instructions for any age and level
(private lessons)
2002 – to date Acro & Ballet teacher, Dance Arts Centre, North
York
2002 – 2005 Ballet teacher, Dance Factory, Mississauga
1998 – 2002 Ballet teacher, Conservatory Dance and Music, Toronto
1999 – 2002 Ballet teacher & choreographer, TNT Dance Force, Thornhill
2000 – 2002 Ballet teacher & choreographer, school of figure skating,
North York
1999 - 2000 Ballet teacher, Young Dancers school, Thornhill
1998 - 1999 Ballet teacher, Kalev school of rhythmic gymnastics, Toronto
1991 - 1997 Ballet teacher, Ballet Studio Hod-Asharon, Israel
1991 - 1997 Ballet teacher, school of sport gymnastics, Aseret, Israel
CHOREOGRAPHY
1999 – 2004 National and International dance competitions
1998 “From the madman’s diary” (the story of passion),
Stanyslavski
Theatre of Toronto (Harbourfront Centre)
1989 “Poetry of Igor Severyanin”, Moscow State University Theatre,
Moscow, Russia
DANCE EXPERIENCE:
1997 – 1998 Ballet Dancer, soloist of Ontario Ballet Theatre, Toronto
1991 – 1997 Ballet Dancer, soloist of Israel Ballet, Tel-Aviv, Israel
1987 – 1991 Ballet Dancer, soloist of Moscow “Russian Ballet”
Theatre (artistic director V.Gordeev), Moscow, Russia
1986 – 1987 Ballet Dancer, soloist of “Moscow Ballet” ensemble,
Moscow, Russia
1984 – 1986 Ballet dancer of Song and Dance Ensemble of Moscow Military
District, Moscow, Russia
1983 – 1984 Ballet dancer of Opera and Ballet Theatre, Baku, Azerbaijan
REPERTOIRE:
- La fille mal gardee ( Alain ); - Walpurgy Night (“Pan”);
- Cinderella ( Dancing Teacher, Joker); - Flame of Paris (variation);
- Symphony in C ( choreography by Balanchine, - Gopak (variation);
3rd movement – solo); - Korsar (Pas De Deux);
- Four Temperaments (choreography by Balanchine, - Swan Lake (“Joker”);
“Sangvinic”); - Blue Bird (Pas De Deux);
- Opus 35 (choreography by H.Sheferly, solo); - Festival of Flowers
- Gershwin Concerto (choreography by Paster, solo) in Chinzano(Pas De Deux);
- Les Biches ( choreography by K.Paster, solo); - Nutcraker (“Nutcraker”)
- Percussion for six men (choreography by - Gizelle (Pas De Deux)
V. Nebrada, 1st and 6th variations);
- Concerto 622 (choreography by Lar Lubovich, solo);
- Surprise maneuvers or wedding with General
( choreography by V.Gordeev, “General”);
Main role ( “General”) in the ballet-film “Surprise maneuvers
or wedding with
general” , Moscow, “Mosfilm”, Russia
TOURING:
Awards for choreography in International and National dance competitions
Czechoslovakia, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Great Britain, Hungary,
Arab Emirates, Malta, USA
Have had positive reviews in press and magazines
Lauren Little
A.R.A.DLauren fell in love with dance at the tender age of 4. Her journey
began at the Greta Leeming Studio of Dance in Ottawa and after a family
move she continued her training at Simcoe Dance Academy in Barrie. During
these years she achieved Advance 2 in RAD Ballet, Advance ISTD Tap and Modern,
and Advance CDTA Jazz, all with Honours or Advanced Standings. She has also
attended the Quinte Ballet School, Ryerson University in the Theater Dance program,
and has worked with or participated in workshops under choreographers such as Jen Cohen,
Nadia Potts, Shawn Byfield, Annie Woods, and Siona Jackson. She has also had the joy
of working with Moving Art. This program brings dance and theatre into the grade
school system so that children, who otherwise would never get a chance, can experience
the arts first hand. She is currently continuing her dance education by working at attaining
her teaching certificate through CDTA and this summer she will be attending Dance Masters of
America Teacher Training School.
Lauren has had many great opportunities in her life, which relate to the arts. She has
worked with the Toronto Blue Jays Dance Force, appeared on Royal Canadian Air Farce,
and can currently be seen dancing in an Italpasta commercial.
Her other passion in life is Musical Theater. She has appeared in many productions throughout
the years including, the Wizard of Oz, Big the musical (South Simcoe Theatre), Godspell, School
House Rocks Live, Once Upon a Holiday (Moving Art) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Kempenfelt Community Player).
She was also honoured to be part of the Theater By the Bay production of Romeo and Juliet in 2003. The
knowledge and experience gained from working with the professional cast and crew was invaluable.
Lauren is extremely dedicated to her art and to her students. Not only does she take pride in her career
as a dance educator, but she also takes great interest in her student’s progress and their personal
wellbeing. She strives to pass on her love and passion for the arts, and her enthusiasm shows!