Natalia pinpin

Originally from Encinitas, California, Natalia Pinpin began dancing at her hometown YMCA at age six, and through high school she furthered her studies at a local ballet studio. She proceeded to train in ballet, modern, and jazz at the University of California, Irvine under faculty including Tong Wang, Diane Diefenderfer, Molly Lynch, and Dr. S. Ama Wray, ultimately receiving her B.A. in Dance and B.S. in Computer Science. Upon graduating, she began a career in the tech industry. At that time, she reconnected with her hometown dance community and had the opportunity to dance with contemporary company LITVAKdance under Artistic Director Sadie Weinberg. Most recently, she spent time in the Training Ground program with the Alonzo King LINES Ballet before joining Ballet Papillon under the direction of Katina Kumar. This year, Natalia will be entering her second season as a company artist with Ballet Papillon.