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Natalie J. Kolosci- Artistic Director

Natalie's teaching, choreography, and dance experience is extensive.  Her early years of dance provided her with vast experiences ranging from performing with the Kirov and Bolshoi Ballet companies from Russia, as well as with Joffrey of NYC and Ruth Page, Allegro American Ballet Company, and Ellis DuBoulay's dance companies in Chicago. Aside from her dance experience, Natalie was also a gymnast and National Baton Twirling Strut Champion.

Natalie has taught for dance centers throughout the Illinois/Indiana area including teaching and choreographing for Indiana Ballet Theatre NW, Dance Alive!,  Dancin' Around Dance Studio, and Crown Point Dance Affiliates.  As Associate Artistic Director for IBTNW, Natalie choreographed for and rehearsed Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty, along with several musical theatre remakes including selections from Cabaret, Grease, An American in Paris, and Chicago. She owned "Natalie's School of Dance" in Lake Station from 1974-1992 and directed "Fabulous Feet Touring Dance Troup". This is her 6th year owning Civic Dance Center, at which an annual "Nutcracker and Winter Showcase" has grown into a holiday tradition in the community.

Several of Natalie's students have gone on to acheive great things in their lives through their dance enducation; some of these acheivements include teaching students who have gone on to become artistic director's of professional ballet companies, own their own studios, join professional companies, and have been accepted into summer intensive programs including Houston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre.

 

A Note from Ms. Natalie:

As owner and Artistic Director of the "Civic Dance Center, " my mission statement is: To be able to produce a professional quality of dancers, available to perform anywhere with dignity and pride, delighting audiences of all ages.

  MY GOAL: Is to educate each student to their fullest potential, from my diverse knowledge of the Arts. To acquaint them with technique, performance, make-up, costuming, etiquette and basic dance standards. This will ensure that the students will attend conventions, auditions and competitions with an aura of respect and discipline; to be carried throughout their lives.

  I want to build the "Civic Youth Ballet Company" here in northwest Indiana, focusing on a wide spectrum of assorted dance discipline, including original choreography as well as establishing our repertoire. I'm looking to increase the awareness of what we are trying to do and in turn hope this will lead others to getting involved and sharing the vision of a dance company for this great area.