Owner, Natasha Tobin, has had a love of dance for as long as she can remember. At 6 years of age, she enrolled in her first dance class and from that point on, her passion for the arts began to grow.

Throughout her 19+ year journey, Natasha has been fortunate to train with many teachers within the St. John’s and Mount Pearl area. She has also traveled to New York City and Toronto to work with world-renowned choreographers such as Shane Sparks, Brian Friedman and Mia Michaels. In May 2004, Natasha completed a 2 year intensive teacher training program and earned her Associate qualifications in both Modern Theatre and Tap.

Natasha’s has over 6 years of experience in teaching a wide range of ages and dance disciplines including Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Pre-Ballet, Pilates Fitness and Latin Jazz. Prior to opening her own school, Natasha was employed full time for 5 years at a local St. John’s dance studio.

- Associate in Modern Theatre from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD)
- Associate in Tap from the ISTD
- Advanced 1 Level in Modern Theatre
- Advanced 1 Level in Tap
- Completion of “The Pulse on Tour” Workshop in Toronto
- Completion of “The Pulse Dance Teacher’s Conference” in New York City

Performances & Compositions:
- Dancer in the 2006 performance “Edge of the Water”
- Dancer in the 2005 “Diva’s Do Christmas” Show
- Dancer in the 2005 “Dolly Parton Tribute” Show
- Choreographer of numerous pieces performed in the Pippy
Park Summer Dance Festivals: 2004-2006

Elisabeth Pardy began her early dance and musical theatre training in her native St. John’s, Newfoundland. Inspired by the teachers of her youth, she channeled her passion for dance into a career upon high school graduation. Elisabeth graduated from the two-year Teacher Training Program at The School of Dance (St. John's, NL) where she achieved her Associate teaching qualifications in Tap and Modern Theatre from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). During this time she also attained her Advanced 2 dance exams in both genres.

With a keen interest in classical ballet, Elisabeth relocated to Toronto, ON upon acceptance to the three-year Teacher Training Program at Canada's National Ballet School (NBS). She is the third Newfoundlander to have successfully completed the program in the school’s history. Graduating with Distinction in June 2008, she achieved Registered Teachers Status (RTS) with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) in addition to her Advanced 2 and Associate exams in National Dance from the ISTD. During her time at NBS, Elisabeth also taught in the Associate Program, teaching and coaching both Junior and Senior level students. During July 2008 Elisabeth was employed by NBS as a ballet assistant in their professional ballet Summer School.

Having completed teaching contracts in Ontario, England, and most recently, Ireland, Elisabeth is delighted to bring her international experience and devotion to dance back to St. John’s. She is currently working towards her Associate teaching qualification and Advanced 2 ballet exam in the Cecchetti method of classical ballet. Elisabeth will be spending July 2009 reprising her role as a ballet assistant with NBS in their professional ballet Summer School.

- Graduate of the 3 year Teacher Training Diploma Program at Canada's National Ballet School
- Graduate of the 2 year Teacher Training Program at The School of Dance
- RAD Classical Ballet Registered Teachers Status
- ISTD Associate Tap
- ISTD Associate Modern Theatre
- ISTD Associate National Dance
- BATD Stage Associate Diploma
- Advanced 2 ISTD Tap
- Advanced 2 ISTD Modern Theatre
- Advanced 2 ISTD National Dance
- Advanced 1 RAD Ballet
- Advanced 1 Cecchetti Ballet
- Completed 'The Art of Teaching, The Teaching of Art' summer course at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School (July 2004)
- Alumni of the Rockette Dance Education program, Rockette Summer Intensive at Radio City Music Hall, NYC (June 2008)

Natasha’s School of Dance is pleased to welcome Alex Rose to the teaching staff. Alex began her dance training right here in St. John's Newfoundland. After volunteering as an assistant teacher for 5 years, she began teaching a variety of disciplines including Cecchetti ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop full-time in September 2005.

Always eager to expand her knowledge and expertise of dance, Alex traveled to Winnipeg to attend the annual Cecchetti Conference (July 2005) and 'The Art of Teaching, The Teaching of Art' summer course at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School (July 2006).

During this time, Alex also completed her Intermediate Cecchetti Ballet Exam and trained for the Advanced 1 Cecchetti Ballet Exam under the direction of Sandra Blackmore.

Alex is also an avid performer, having appeared in such local shows as Our Divas Do Broadway (Fall 2004), Our Divas Do Christmas (Fall 2005) and most recently Alex became a member of the MUN dance performing group.

Also a full time student at Memorial University, Alex will complete a Bachelor of Science in Biology next year.

Meighan Kelly is now entering her second year as an instructor with Natasha's School of Dance. She has studied a range of dance styles, including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern and Hip-Hop, and is currently continuing these classes under the direction of Marie Steffen and Pamela Pittman. In the past 4 years, Meighan has been involved in a number of local productions, including:






- Our Divas Do Broadway
- Chicago
- Our Divas Do Christmas 1, 2, and 3
- Dolly Parton Tribute Show
- Stage Door Johnies Show

Meighan has taken classes under a number of teachers and has attended classes at Broadway Dance Center and Steps On Broadway in New York City, the Pulse Tour in Toronto, and classes offered through the National Ballet School right here in Newfoundland.

In addition to her experience with dancing, Meighan has also worked extensively with children and youth. She worked for two summers in Rock Hill, NY as a counselor at Camp Iroquois Springs, and volunteered as a counselor at Atlantic Burn Camp in Cape Breton, NS last summer. Meighan was also a member of the MUN cheerleading team and shared her love of the sport by coaching the Brother Rice Junior High cheerleading team for 3 years. Meighan enjoys combining her love of dance with her enthusiasm for children and can’t wait to start classes again in September!
 

Cyril (Natasha's Dad) is very pleased to bring his twenty plus years of expertise in business/accounting to Natasha's School of Dance and has been instrumental in assisting Natasha with the business side of her Dance Studio.

Cyril has been actively following and encouraging Natasha's love of dance since her first dance class some 19 years ago. He is very proud to be a part of the operations of Natasha's School of Dance Inc.