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 the past 17 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.  Natalie 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.

"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