Natalie Dela Cruz is the founder of The Avenue Dance Intensive! She’s a Nashville-based choreographer, educator, and performer known for delivering high-impact, industry-level training in both the Commercial and Dance Team worlds around the nation.

Her work has been featured on major platforms such as the CMA Awards, The Voice, Shania Twain’s Queen of Me Tour, CMA Fest, SXSW and CMA Country Christmas. She has choreographed and performed alongside world-renowned artists including Pitbull, Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Akon, Toni Braxton, Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, Shaboozey, Little Big Town, Lindsey Stirling, Walker Hayes, Super Junior, Lady A, Priscilla Block, and more. Plus, diving into film, Natalie choreographed, casted, and danced in the Christmas movie, “It’s Christmas Again”. 

With a strong foundation in the dance team and studio spaces, Natalie is a sought-after choreographer for top programs and studios across the nation including Vanderbilt University, The University of Alabama, and MTSU Dance Team. She specializes in building dynamic, competitive routines while pushing the boundaries of style, performance quality, and driving confidence in every dancer she works with. While she has left her mark by earning national titles, she more importantly aims to leave a lasting impact on the stage.

Natalie is extremely passionate about every role she takes on. She loves the Nashville dance community and loves seeing it continue to grow!