Natalya Z is a professional dancer, instructor, and choreographer based in Los Angeles & from Seattle, Washington. 

With a background deeply rooted in competitive Ballroom Dance, Natalya traveled the globe, competing against the best, earned national & international acclaim, and honed her craft under the guidance of world-renowned instructors for over a decade. However, Natalya’s artistic evolution led her to pivot out of the competitive Dancesport world & into the commercial dance industry, where she saw an opportunity to infuse her Ballroom Dance expertise into the emerging style of Heels Dance. 

Taking her award-winning performances off the competition floor and onto stage & screen has led to the adventure of a lifetime as an LA-based artist. But most importantly, the shift guided Natalya to founding & directing ZTHEORY (est. 2020) - her dance company & training programs dedicated to empowering individuals of all skill levels in the art of performing in Heels. 

Natalya's teaching approach marries dedication towards technical precision with a mindset-focused pedagogy, earning her acclaim as an in-demand instructor and choreographer that sees the human first, & the dancer second. She believes that Heels Dance must be pioneered to be respected as it’s own movement style - with its own foundational technique, vocabulary, & values.

Most importantly, ZTHEORY prioritizes a culture of inclusivity & self-reflection that develops not only high-quality dancers - but mindful instructors, authentic choreographers, and kind people.

Outside of ZTHEORY, Natalya loves to drink matcha lattes, make music, & explore nature with the people she loves. She is on her own personal movement & mindset journey every day on & off the dance floor, constantly learning as much from her students & peers as they learn from her.

learn more about Natalya on her personal website: natalyaz.com