Natalie Reid

Instructor

Natalie is originally from Seattle, Washington, where she received training in all styles of dance. After moving to Los Angeles to attend Chapman University, she began working in television, industrials, and music videos. While in school she trained extensively under Mandy Moore and Dee Caspary at Edge Performing Arts Center, and performed pieces of their work at numerous venues including the Emmy Awards and the New York City Elan Awards. Television credits include Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Rockette), The Today Show (Rockette), Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting (Rockette), Wendy Williams (Rockette), Shake it Up (Dancer), So You Think You Can Dance (Assistant: Mia Michaels/ Mandy Moore), and choreographing and starring in the “OK is Alright with Me” music video promo for artist Eric Hutchinson. Natalie fell in love with the constant training and performing found in the company world and has been a member of Mark Meismer’s Evolution Dance Company in Los Angeles, Justin Giles’ SoulEscape, Anaheim Ballet, Rapture Dance Project and Odyssey Dance Theatre (US and European Tour). Natalie is currently based out of New York City and is looking forward to her fourth season with the world famous Radio City Rockettes, performing in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, and had the honor of being a part of the debut cast of the 2014 Spring Production "Heart and Lights." As a teacher, Natalie has traveled across the country with West Coast Dance Explosion and Rapture Dance Intensive where she hopes to share her devotion to dance through positive reinforcement and a dedication to hard work.