NATASHA BOON; RAD RTS, CBTS, Advanced Diploma in Professional Dance (Elite Performance)

Living in Rangiora, Natasha began dancing at age 4 at Levings School of Dance, Christchurch. Natasha completed her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet Examinations through to Advanced 1, NZAMD Jazz (Advanced) / NZAMD Contemporary (Level 6) and was a Junior Associate with New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington for 3 years majoring in Contemporary Dance. Natasha competed and represented New Zealand on the National / International stage in both dancing and as an International Women’s Artistic Gymnast, winning numerous National and International Titles in New Zealand, Australia and USA. At 15, Natasha trained Full-time at Queensland National Ballet School, Brisbane for 2 years, completing the Advanced Diploma in Professional Dance (Elite Performance). Upon return to New Zealand in 2017, Miss Natasha directed her energy and passion towards Freelance Teaching for several dance schools in Christchurch specialising in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Acrobatics Classes. Having taught for 7 years, Miss Natasha decided to undertake and successfully complete The Certificate in Dance Teaching Studies (CBTS) offered by the RAD, London to become a Qualified Registered RAD Teacher. Additionally, Miss Natasha currently continues to choreograph school productions, adjudicate Modern / Ballet competitions and perform as a Dancer / Performer for Epic Entertainment specialising in Corporate Events. Miss Natasha is excited to introduce classes to her local community, to share her knowledge and love of ballet whilst inspiring students in a positive, fun, safe learning environment to develop each student to the best of their potential.