Natalie studied dance and Laban theories in the UK before qualifying as a Certified Laban Movement Analyst in America and gaining a Master Dance. She worked as the producer and movement analyst of Retina Dance Company throughout their active years, she managed Random/Wayne McGregor and Physical Recall Dance Companies, and she taught Labananalysis and specialised courses for teachers. Since moving to Belgium in 2004, she has taught for the Bachelor dance and the Educational Master dance programmes in the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp as well as being the co-artistic coordinator for both programmes. Since November 2025 she is the Head of Dance. Natalie specialises in Labananalysis and Bartenieff Fundamentals and is also an active researcher and writer about teaching methodologies in dance education.