NATALIE DESCH

Int/Adv Modern - For Natalie’s Class Schedule Click Here

Natalie Desch is a performing artist and teacher who has been active in the field for the past fifteen years. A member of Doug Varone and Dancers since 2001, Natalie has additionally danced for Varone at the Metropolitan Opera, the Minnesota Opera, Opera Colorado, West Palm Beach Opera, the Aquila Theater Company and currently acts as co-rehearsal director for the company.  Natalie, (BFA Juilliard) was a member of the Limon Dance Company from 1996-2001 and as well, has had the pleasure to work with Daniel Charon and perform his work for over a decade.
Also, Natalie has appeared with Ariane Anthony, Adriane Fang, Mary Ford, Toshiko Oiwa, and Jonathan Riedel. A Hunter College faculty member since 2005, Natalie also teaches at various NYC studio spaces, at the Daniel Charon Dance Intensive, for the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and has taught for the Bates Dance Festival, and the Lincoln Center Institute. She regularly conducts master classes around the country and abroad.  She has reconstructed the works of Jose Limon, and Jiri Kylian and continues to stage Doug Varone’s work for companies and universities.

Class  Description

I’m interested in the individual’s greater understanding of and capacity for movement as a means of effective communication. Classes will focus the mind and body on a progression from simple movement combinations to more voluminous, complex, and dynamic dance. Proper alignment, core support, technical proficiency, and spatial exploration will all be addressed. We will consider how anatomical concepts apply to both mechanical functions as well as qualitative choices. This class is meant to challenge the mind, body, and spirit but not overwhelm it. I hope to create an environment where we can enjoy what makes us unique and be comfortable with where we are on our individual as well as collective artistic paths.