Hello, welcome to Empire!

Meet Natalie, our incredible assistant tap teacher, and more. 

     

       Natalie is a 7th grader at Crisp Academy, where she has attended since Kindergarten. She has been dancing for 10 years and has spent the last 7 as a proud member of the Empire family and competition team. What began as a fun ballet and tap class at age 3 quickly grew into a lifelong passion.

   

    Natalie has trained in ballet, tap, hip-hop, modern, jazz, and acro, with tap being her favorite. Her dedication and love for tap have earned her multiple awards for solo and group performances. She has performed at Disney Springs, trained in New York City, and most recently danced with the Triumph National Performance Team in Missouri.

Outside of dance, Natalie sings and acts, with roles in Newsies, Grease, and It’s a Wonderful Life, among others. She’s also been a valuable assistant at Empire’s summer camps and is thrilled to share her love of tap with students this season.