NATALIA LIND

A native of Moscow, Natalia studied ballet and classical piano as a child and pursued her love of the arts at the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts, where she received an MFA with honors. Her studies there encompassed intensive training in voice, theatre, and dance. After graduation, she danced professionally in Moscow before touring the world as a performer. (more…)

ALICIA MICHELLE RICHARDSON

Alicia has been involved as a professional in Ballroom and Latin Dance for over 20 years. She is a United States National champion in American-style Latin-rhythm dance, Theatrical Showdance, International-Latin dance and World Salsa Champion. She has been awarded as a top female instructor and Pro-Am competitor with the United States Dancesport Association. As a performer, she has worked with the ‘greats’ of Ballroom dancing such as Mary Murphy, Louis Van Amstel, Shirley and Corky Ballas, Donny Burns and Gainer Fairweather.

In addition to her experience in performance, Alicia’s chorography has been seen in film, TV, and music video such as Fox’s “Night of the Headless Horseman”, “Dancing with the Stars”, HD Net’s “Svetlana”, Oxygen Network’s “Dance Your Ass Off”, and Robin Thicke’s “Dreamworld” as well as others.

Alicia’s passion for dancing and instruction are awarded and regarded within the dance society. Whether the impact is great or small, she perseveres to connect with the pupil and audience, embody the organic essence of the dance and music, and do so with simplicity and clarity.