Nataleigh M. Lam
Ballet Instructor
At the age of five, Nataleigh began her classical ballet training in Hong Kong at "Jean M. Wong School of Ballet", a well known, leading and prestigious classical ballet academy. She studied under the directions of Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) Classical Ballet Examiners - Ms. Jean M. Wong, Ms. Agnes Huang and Ms. Uilian Chun.
After completing all R.A.D. Graded Exams with straight distinctions in Hong Kong, Nataleigh started to work on her R.A.D. Vocational Grades Exams including pointe work and variations from famous classical ballet repertoires.
Nataleigh was chosen to participate in many productions of the Hong Kong Ballet Group and in different ballet competitions. She was also a Finalist of "South China Morning Post - Dance Student of the Year Award" and "Hong Kong Youth Ballet Star Competition".
She furthered her classical ballet training in Toronto, Canada with R.A.D. Classical Ballet Examiner, Ms. Alice Kwong at the "Alice Kwong School of Dance". Nataleigh successfully completed all R.A.D. Vocational Graded Exams (Classical Ballet) and was awarded with the title of A.R.A.D. (Associate of Royal Academy of Dance & R.A.D. Full Member). As well, Nataleigh completed the intensive Advanced Level course at Canada's "National Ballet School" and has also studied other genres of dance including Latin, Salsa, Chinese Dance, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary.
Nataleigh had actively performed many Lead & Principal Roles in classical ballet repertoires and in other public performances including: the White Swan Princess, Odette in "Swan Lake", Lilac Fairy in "The Sleeping Beauty", Clara & the Nutcracker Prince in "The Nutcracker", Princess Emma in "Frog Prince", Princess in "Golden Goose" to name a few. In addition, Nataleigh was invited as the Choreographer and Guest Performer for the Pas de Deux (Chinese Dance & Classical Ballet Crossover), "The Cage" with Chi Ping Dance Group.
Over the years Nataleigh has continued to share her expertise and passion of ballet, by instructing classes and choreographing Classical Ballet, Character Dance and Creative & Free Movements. She continuously develops high quality dance programs for all ages and levels following the R.A.D. Classical Ballet Graded & Vocational Syllabus and is very pleased to share her love of Ballet at "Pulse Dance Works".
