Natalie Sanchez began dancing at the age of 4 with the Des Plaines School of Dance. In 2011, she joined Artistry in Motion (AiM) until she graduated in 2017. During this time, she participated in Inaside Dance Chicago’s Youth Training Program and developed a relationship with the company through intensives and performances. She was also part of Maine West High School’s Orchesis company, and later on became a KinFigure Kollective company member as well. She trained in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, and Hip hop until leaving AiM and continuing her studies at Northern Illinois University (NIU). At NIU, she concentrated on her dance foundations and expanded her studies into Horton, Graham, Ballroom, Flamenco, Pilates, and Kinesiology. She has trained with I Am Force (IAF), Deeply Rooted Dance Theater and at various other studios, along with many noteworthy professionals throughout the country. She has performed at the Athenaeum Theater, Paramount Theater, Harold Washington Library, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, Prairie Center for the Arts and various other locations throughout Chicagoland. Along with dance, she was Northern Dance Theater’s School of Dance Student President for 3 years, Assistant Stage Manager, choreographed 4 works involving different facets of stage production (Lighting, Costume, and Music) and produced 2 dance films (Director and Editor). She graduated in 2021 with a BFA in Dance and currently works as a Dance Instructor, Office Manager, and Dance&Arts Camp Administrative Director along with various other roles throughout the year at her home studio. This is her first season with Ardent and is excited to have performed in Les Miserables, and looks forward to future performances.