NATASHA TRZEBINSKI – BA (Hons), A.I.T.D and A.B.A.T.D

NT Dance House Director & Principle Teacher

Natasha grew up in Essex and began dancing at the age of 3 studying a variety of dance styles at a local dance school alongside completing her GCSE’s and A-levels both of which included Dance and Performing Arts. Natasha childhood dance experience had a high focus on performance and she loved being on a stage!

Natasha then went on to complete a BA Honors Dance and Culture degree at The University of Surrey and was lucky enough to work at English National Ballet’s Education Department full time for a year as part of her degree gaining lots of teaching experience in lots of settings and working with professional Ballet dancers.

While at University, alongside her studies and daily dance classes Natasha joined a dance company ‘T21 Dance’ where trained and performed in and around London on a number of different platforms including ‘Breakin’ Convention’, and ‘Resolutions’ at The Place.

After graduating Natasha decided to go into teaching alongside a commercial performing career where Natasha got the opportunity to perform in many different settings including festivals such as Glastonbury Festival, Sporting events and other events across the county. At this time Natasha was dancing as part of the dance company ‘Nu Wave’ based in Essex as well as working for a number of national companies as a freelance dancer.

Natasha’s part-time dance teaching was very diverse including holiday camps, primary schools, after school clubs, gyms and one-off events. She then moved on to teaching full time as a Secondary School Dance Teacher completing a year of teacher training to gain her QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). Alongside this Natasha also worked towards her British Association of Teachers of Dancing Freestyle Teaching Qualification which she gained in 2011. After completing her qualification Natasha worked in a number of secondary schools helping to build the profile of dance and make it accessible to all.
After a career break where Natasha travelled the world she decided she wanted to open her own dance school, NT Dance House in January 2015 . Since then Natasha has been adding to her teaching qualifications with the Independent Dance Training and attends training courses often to ensure her teaching practise and dance knowledge stays current to ensure the best experience for her students.
Natasha is passionate about delivering professional and enjoyable lessons to give all students a fun, friendly and exciting experience of dance, ensuring all students reach their full potential.

HANNAH JENNINGS

Tap & Modern Teacher

Born in Essex, UK. Hannah started her dance training at age 4. In 2006, Hannah was 7 & moved to Melbourne, Australia with her family, where she attended Wendorff Dance Academy & Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance. Hannah started to take her dance to a professional level at age 16, and decided to move back to the United Kingdom to pursue her career. Hannah graduated from Masters Performing Arts with a Diploma in Dance & Musical Theatre in July, 2017. Since graduating, Hannah is now working as a freelance Dancer and Dance Teacher across London, UK. Completing some incredible jobs such as working as a contemporary dancer with ‘Sketch Dance Company’ & performing with ‘Runway House’ at Move It Show 2018. Hannah is thrilled to be apart of NT Dance House team and thoroughly enjoys helping the students strive towards achieving their ambitions within dance.

MADDIE PUNCHER

Admin, Social Media & Class Assistant

Maddie has danced at NT Dance House for 5 years and is now part of the teaching and admin team! Maddie assists Natasha in our Saturday Pre-Primary and Primary classes, helping to support the children and their learning. Maddie has a great relationship with all our students! During the week Maddie controls our Social Media content as well as other administration tasks. Maddie is interested in Film and has worked on Film projects at NT Dance House such as our promotional video, Film is something that Maddie will be hoping to go to University and study in the future.