Natasha McGuire
LISTD MB, DDE IB, TB, Acrobatic Arts
Natasha is a fully qualified Dance Teacher and is registered with the Imperial Society of Dancing. She began her training at the age of 3 with Frances Ryan School of Dance, passing her graded exams with distinction. On leaving school she continued training in the UK to become a professional dance teacher.
She studied at Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre for 3 years and completed her Vocational exams up to Advanced 2 level and achieved three DDE’s (Diploma in Dance Education) in Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap. She is also a qualified teacher with Acrobatic Arts.
Throughout her time in the UK Natasha gained an enormous amount of experience teaching in a variety of dance schools, including Jelli Studios in Liverpool which is owned and run by West End star Jennifer Ellison.
Before returning to Ireland, Natasha travelled all over the world, teaching and dancing. She taught in schools in Derby (UK), Luxembourg, China and Abu Dhabi. While working abroad she taught a variety of age groups, not only in the ISTD syllabus but also RAD, Hip Hop, Jazz, Acrobatic Arts, Contemporary and Musical Theatre.
As well as teaching in Arklow & Gorey Dance Studios, Natasha teaches in Primary and Secondary schools throughout Wicklow and also teaches each week in Spotlight Studios, Wicklow Town. She also coaches Inbhear Mor Marching Band’s Colour Guard on a weekly basis.
Natasha also trains Arklow and Gorey Dance Studios, ‘Elite Team’ in a large variety of dance styles and techniques. She is an enthusiastic and inventive dance teacher who teaches with an upbeat, positive and supportive attitude. She loves to watch her students grow and become more confident as they master new skills and is very much looking forward to the coming years as she has many exciting plans in store for everyone.
