Meet Miss Natasha Jade
Miss Natasha is a former professional ballet dancer, nationally recognized dance educator, and founder of Dance Solutions. Through dance classes, ballet training, and specialized instruction, she helps dancers from across southwest Iowa and the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area build strong technique, confidence, and artistry.
Professional Dance Experience
Natasha began her professional dance career at age 17 as an apprentice with Omaha Theater Ballet. She later danced professionally with Ballet Nebraska and Ballet Vero Beach and has appeared as a guest artist with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Opera Omaha, and Omaha Symphony.
Her training earned scholarships to Manhattan Dance Project and Kansas City Ballet. Audiences may also recognize Natasha from her performances as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker at the Orpheum Theater or from her appearance on Fox Television's So You Think You Can Dance.
National Teaching Experience
For years, Natasha has traveled the country teaching dancers through master classes, workshops, and convention programs. She served on faculty for Streetz Dance Convention & Competition and Ignite Dance Convention & Competition, helping dancers strengthen their technique, artistry, and performance skills.
Many of her students have gone on to pursue professional dance careers and advanced training opportunities.
Online Dance Education & Industry Recognition
Since 2020, Natasha has taught thousands of dancers in more than 30 countries through online classes, coaching programs, and digital training resources.
Her educational content has been featured by Dance Magazine, Dance Teacher Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine, Discount Dance, Body Wrappers, BuzzFeed, and the social media platforms of Will Smith.
She has also partnered with more than 100 dance brands, including Capezio, Bloch, Discount Dance Supply, Body Wrappers, Harlequin Dance Floors, Vita Barre, and Fuego Dance Shoes. Today, more than 250,000 people follow her on TikTok and 95,000 follow her on Instagram.
Training the Next Generation of Dancers
Through Dance Solutions, Natasha brings professional-level dance training to Council Bluffs and the Omaha metro area. Whether a dancer is taking their first class, preparing for competitions, joining a high school dance team, or pursuing professional opportunities, Natasha is committed to helping every student reach their potential.
Meet the Teachers
Meet Miss Sophie
Miss Sophie brings professional ballet training and performance experience to Dance Solutions in Council Bluffs. Her dance education includes training with some of the nation's most respected ballet programs, including Joffrey Academy of Dance, Sarasota Ballet, Miami City Ballet, New England Academy of Dance, Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell, and Boston Ballet.
Most recently, Sophie danced professionally with Milwaukee Ballet, where she continued to refine her artistry and technical excellence.
She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with the next generation of dancers and helping students build strong ballet technique, discipline, and artistry.
Meet Miss Ella
Miss Ella brings an impressive background in competitive dance and performance to Dance Solutions in Council Bluffs. Originally from Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, she trained extensively in ballet, pointe, jazz, and lyrical while competing at the highest levels of all-star and school dance.
Her accomplishments include Top Ten finishes at USASF The Dance Worlds, Distinguished Leader and All-American honors, four state championships as a member of Dakota Valley High School's Competitive Dance Team, two All-State awards, recognition as USA Today High School Sports Awards South Dakota Dancer of the Year, and a collegiate dance career with the University of Nebraska Omaha Dance Team.
She enjoys mentoring young dancers and helping them develop the confidence, work ethic, and performance quality needed to achieve their goals both in and out of the studio.
Meet Miss Emily
Miss Emily brings a diverse background in dance, tap, musical theater, and vocal performance to Dance Solutions in Council Bluffs. She began her dance training under Natasha Jade, competing in dance competitions, performing in The Nutcracker, and dancing with the American Midwest Ballet Junior Company.
Emily has trained at nationally recognized tap festivals, including the Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Big Apple Tap Festival, D.C. Tap Festival, and Twin Cities Tap Festival. She also danced professionally with the Hot Foot Honeys in Memphis, Tennessee, is a roster member of Resonance in Omaha, and holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Creighton University.
