Natalie Payne

Manager to Akram Khan

Natalie (she/her), originally from Sydney, Australia, initially trained at the Houston Ballet Academy. Her dance journey continued with performances at Milwaukee Ballet II and Ballet Theatre UK. Post-performance career, she transitioned into roles such as Production Assistant and Rehearsal Director for the West End and touring production INALA – A Zulu Ballet. Subsequently, she brought her skills to London Studio Centre as the Performance and Events Coordinator.

Natalie recently achieved a Masters of Arts in Dance Producing and Management from London Studio Centre.

In November 2022, she joined Akram Khan Productions as the Executive Assistant to Akram Khan and was promoted to Manager to Akram Khan in July 2024. In her role, Natalie orchestrates the coordination of Akram’s projects for AKC and oversees all independent commissions.

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