| Natalie Williams entered the dance world through the Academy of Movement and Music in Oak Park, IL at the age of four. She later studied on fellowship with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and went on to receive her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Northern Illinois University. Upon graduation, Natalie relocated to tour nationally with Koresh Dance Company in Philadelphia, PA. Currently dancing her fifth season with DanszLoop Chicago and third season with Momenta Repertoire Ensemble, Natalie is also honored to have danced with Glass House Dance, Inaside Chicago Dance and independently with Francisco Avina and Stephanie Martinez, Autumn Eckman and Dionna PridGeon. Natalie has taught dance classes and workshops throughout Chicagoland. After winning 1st place in two salsa competitions, Natalie and her partner Erik now travel and perform through their co-founded Latin entertainment company, Firefall Dance Company. Natalie joins Thodos Dance Chicago as a work/study intern for the 2010-2011 season. |
