Jessie Natusch has been teaching dance since 2011, working with students ages 2 through adult in a variety of styles including acro, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, and creative movement. She holds a B.A. in Dance Studies from Appalachian State University, where she graduated magna cum laude, and has performed and presented choreography throughout the Southeast with professional companies, festivals, and community arts organizations.

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As an educator, Jessie believes dance should be a place where students build confidence, creativity, strong technique, and a lifelong love of movement. She is passionate about meeting each dancer where they are and creating a positive, encouraging environment where every child can thrive.

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Outside the studio, Jessie is a wife, mom to her 7-year-old son Arlo, founder and artistic director of Jessie Natusch Dance Works, and co-owner of Artisan Tees. She loves building community through the arts and creating spaces where dancers of all ages feel seen, supported, and inspired.

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Jessie is excited to join the Island Twist Athletics family and looks forward to sharing her love of dance with the next generation of movers.