Natalie McCall

Natalie McCall (she/her) is a performing artist and dance educator from Los Angeles. She began her Vaganova training under Marat Daukayev and Hasmik Amirian and spent formative summers studying with Kirov Academy, Nederlands Dans Theater, Orsolina28, and Gaga/Batsheva. She trained at The Ailey School before graduating from the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program.

 

Natalie was a founding member of Michaela Taylor’s TL Collective and performed for several seasons with Santa Barbara Dance Theater. She has originated roles in the works of Andrea Schermoly, Marco Goecke, Maurya Kerr, Sidra Bell, and Yusha-Marie Sorzano. Since 2017, Natalie has collaborated with Yusha-Marie Sorzano as her artistic associate and rehearsal director, including residencies at The National YoungArts Foundation and The Watermill Center, as well as commissioned works for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Whitney Museum, and RZA’s A Ballet Through Mud.

 

Additionally, she holds a BA in English and is certified in Pilates and the GYROTONIC® Method. Her extensive teaching experience has led to guest and faculty positions across Southern California, including CalArts, CSSSA, Southland Ballet Academy, and Danceology.