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Natascia Diaz will present a master class, featuring the authentic choreography
of West Side Story.
Where: Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
When: August 5, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
$20
per student.
Dance
experience required.
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Born to the
theater family of world renown opera bass Justino Diaz and ballerina Anna Aragno,
Natascia has performed professionally since the age of nine. Initially receiving
her training from the School Of American Ballet, she went on to receive her BFA,
graduating with honors from Carnegie Mellon University. Shortly after
graduating, she received a featured role on the NBC soap Another World, and an
offer from Julianne Boyd (creator of the 'A My Name Alice musicals) to play the
role of Mrs. Squemish in her production of William Wicherly's restoration
comedy, "The Country Wife" at Syracuse Stage.
Returning to New York, she got both her first off-Broadway and Broadway credits,
starring opposite Tony winner Daisy Eagan in 'The Little Prince" at the John
Houseman, and performing in Lincoln Center's award winning revival of
"Carousel." Natascia was then cast in the role critics would later say she
was born to play. After dancing the role of Anita with the New York City Ballet
for their 'West Side Story Suites' helmed by Jerome Robbins, she received
casting approval from both Mr. Robbins and librettist Arthur Laurents to perform
the role in the National touring production of "West Side Story".
Her breakout
performance as Anita won her Chicago's prestigious Joseph Jefferson Award, a Bay
Area Theater Critics Award Nomination, and critical acclaim both across the
country and internationally. To date, Ms. Diaz enjoys a growing career on and
off-Broadway, regionally, and on TV in an eclectic mix of parts and shows, due
to her amazing versatility as a 'triple-threat' actress/singer/dancer.
For more
information on Natascia, please see her website at
www.natasciadiaz.com
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