Why I teach
She brings together the French and Vaganova traditions, and is known for her Floor Barre method, which works from the ground up. Precise yet expressive, without ever losing the artistry behind ballet.
In their students' words
Where to find
Nathalie
Education
Trained by Marika Besobrasova in Monte Carlo, and continued her dance education across France in Toulouse, Bordeaux, Marseille and Paris.
Taught for many years at Codarts University of the Arts and the Royal Dance Academy in Rotterdam, before returning to France in 2013. Now based in Bordeaux, where she leads the pre-professional and postgraduate programme at Azur Dance Academy, and is connected to the École Nationale de Danse de Marseille.
Works internationally as a guest teacher, examiner and audition jury member, teaching workshops and masterclasses across France, Italy, Singapore and the Netherlands.
Super secret skill
still a secret