Natalia was born in Kiev (Ukraine). When she was a child, her family moved to Stuttgart, home to the world-known Stuttgart Ballet. At the age of eight, Natalia's dream came true when she was accepted to the highly regarded John Cranko Ballet Academy. Having enjoyed an education from some of the world's best teachers, Natalia graduated eleven years later. Natalia has danced in many classical ballet pieces throughout her career, including Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliette, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Symphony in C by Balanchine. After her dancing career, she has been teaching ballet to children.