From the Stage to the Classroom with Natalie Hammond

APATA PODCAST FLASHBACK

Celebrating conversations with educators and industry we take a look back at our very first episode with former Queensland Ballet Principal Artist Natalie Hammond who went on to choreography, adjudicating and now teaching ballet to all ages with Brisbane's 2ballerinas.

Born in Coonabarabran, Natalie began her dance training on the Gold Coast where she was a Star Dust Junior studying tap, jazz and musical theatre. In 1994 Natalie graduated from the Australian Ballet School with Honours and whilst studying at the school, Natalie was a silver medallist at the Asia Pacific Ballet Competition in Japan and a bronze medallist at the Adeline Genee Awards in London.

In 1995, Natalie joined the Queensland Ballet and won critical acclaim for a variety of principal roles. These included Tough Girl in Antony Tudors “Echoing of Trumpets”, Lilac Fairy in “The Sleeping Beauty”, Myrtha, Queen of the Willis in “Giselle”, Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker” and Helena in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. She was also a member of the company during their highly successful coast-to-coast tour of the United States.

From the World Dance Company and Expressions Contemporary Dance Company to guest teaching and adjudicating Natalie now enjoys teaching all ages from tiny tots to seniors with 2ballerinas.

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