Natasha McGuire
LISTD MB, DDE IB, TB, Acrobatic Arts
Natasha is a fully qualified dance teacher and registered member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Her love of dance began at the age of three at Frances Ryan School of Dance, where she completed her graded examinations with distinction.
Following secondary school, Natasha continued her professional training in the UK, studying for three years at Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre. During her training, she completed her vocational examinations to Advanced 2 level and gained three DDEs (Diplomas in Dance Education) in Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap. She is also a qualified Acrobatic Arts teacher.
Natasha has gained extensive teaching experience both in the UK and internationally. During her time at Jelli Studios in Liverpool, owned and run by West End performer Jennifer Ellison, she taught students of a wide range of ages and abilities.
Her career has also taken her overseas, where she has taught and performed in Derby, Luxembourg, China and Abu Dhabi. During this time, she taught a broad range of dance styles and syllabi, including ISTD, RAD, Hip Hop, Jazz, Acrobatic Arts, Contemporary and Musical Theatre.
Since returning to Ireland, Natasha has continued to develop her teaching career. Alongside teaching at Frances Ryan School of Dance, she works with primary and secondary schools throughout County Wicklow and teaches at Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) on the Professional Dance Technique, Performance and Choreography course. She also coaches the Colour Guard with Inbhear Mor Marching Band.
Natasha plays an important role in the training of the school's Elite Team, working with dancers across a variety of styles and helping them to develop their technique, musicality, performance skills and confidence.
As a teacher, Natasha is enthusiastic and creative, with a strong belief in creating a positive and encouraging environment in which every dancer can develop and progress. She particularly enjoys seeing students gain confidence, develop their skills and discover what they are capable of through dance.
Natasha is looking forward to another year with Frances Ryan School of Dance and to sharing her experience, enthusiasm and love of dance with our students in Arklow and Gorey.
