Natalie Lissack
Founder and principal teacher, with a lifetime of training and performance behind every class.
Dancing since the age of three
Natalie started training at the age of 3 and has spent her life in ballet: as a student, a performer and, since 2007, as the founder of her own school.
She graduated with distinction from the University of Cape Town with a degree in Dance, was an apprentice to Cape Town City Ballet, and holds a Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate. Today she brings that experience to every class, from Tiny Tots to Advanced.
Training, performance & teaching
From the Ferraris, Draper, Fourie School of Ballet in Johannesburg to the stages of Cape Town, Natalie's path has combined classical training, performance and community outreach.
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Early training
Ferraris, Draper, Fourie School of Ballet
Began training in Johannesburg, then matriculated from the National School of the Arts and completed RAD Advanced 2.
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2005
University of Cape Town
Graduated with distinction in Dance and was an apprentice to Cape Town City Ballet.
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2006
The Benesh Institute, London
Completed a certificate in Benesh Movement Notation.
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Teaching
Community dance schools
Taught ballet and contemporary at Zama Dance School (Guguletu) and Hout Bay/Llandudno Dance and Drama.
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2007
Natalie Lissack School of Ballet
Founded her own school of ballet.
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2007 – 2008
Dance for All Youth Company
Performed with the company and its outreach programme.
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Later
Royal Academy of Dance
Completed the RAD Teaching Certificate.
Professionally qualified
Bachelor of Music in Dance
University of Cape Town, with distinction
Teaching Certificate
Royal Academy of Dance
Advanced 2
Royal Academy of Dance
Certificate in Benesh Movement Notation
The Benesh Institute, London
Dance with Natalie
Classes for preschoolers, children and adults in Fish Hoek.