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Natricia Tara Bernard is a choreographer and creative director based in the UK who has worked with many leading artists for over 20 years. After appearing in a commercial at the age of 5, she trained at the Super Arts Stage school for 12 years, completing her training at the London Studio Centre. She has since worked with many big names in the entertainment industry, appearing on television, award shows, modelling, and choreographing for various work including music videos, commercials, television and events.
Natricia Bernard | |
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| Born | Natricia Tara Bernard |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Creative director and choreographer |
| Website | natriciabernard |
In 2009, Bernard was awarded companionship by the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts for her contribution to the world of entertainment,[1] a distinction similar to an honorary degree.
In 2010 she choreographed Katy Perry's "Firework" music video, which won an MTV award for Video of the Year.[2]
Natricia Bernard is represented by Mark Summers in the UK,[3] and Go 2 Talent in Los Angeles.
List of work
editA selection of notable productions for which Bernard served as a choreographer and/ or creative director.
Promos
edit| Year | Client | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gossip | Move in the Right Direction[4] | Price James |
| 2010 | Katy Perry | Firework[2] | Dave Meyers |
| 2010 | Paolo Nutini | Pencil Full of Lead[5] | Corin Hardy |
| 2009 | Justin Timberlake/ 50 Cent/ Timbaland | Ayo Technology | Joseph Khan |
| 2009 | Florence and the Machine | Drumming Song | Dawn Shadforth |
| 2009 | Marina and the Diamonds | Mowgli's Road[6] | Chris Sweeney |
| 2008 | Duffy | Rain on Your Parade | Sophie Muller |
| 2008 | Sugababes | No Can Do | Marco Puig |
| 2008 | KT Tunstall[7] | Hold On | Peru |
| 2008 | Fedde le Grand vs Ida Corr | Let Me Think About It | Marus Adams |
| 2007 | Mika | Love Today | Sophie Muller |
| 2007 | Arctic Monkeys | Brainstorm | Huse |
| 2007 | Scissor Sisters | Kiss You Off | Robert Hales |
Commercials
edit| Year | Client | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dsquared2 | Behind The Mirror | Mert & Marcus |
| 2012 | KFC | I-Twist | Ray Kay |
| 2012 | Kia[8] | Soulberg 1789[9] | Carl Rinsch |
| 2012 | Smirnoff | Nocturnal Awakening | Nima Nourizadeh |
| 2011 | Clean & Clear | Morning Burst Body Wash[10] | Alek Keshishian |
| 2011 | Heineken | Date | Fredrick Bond |
| 2010 | KFC | I-Twist | Andy Lambert |
| 2010 | DJ Hero | Commercial | Jess Scott-Hunter |
| 2010 | Radox | Daily Element Pure Clear | Danny & Ezra |
| 2008 | Berocca | Treadmill | Hadi |
| 2008 | Body & Soul | Scarlet | Tudor Payne |
Tours & PA's
edit| Client | Production |
|---|---|
| Florence and the Machine | Grammy's 2011 |
| Kanye West | Wireless Festival[11] 2009 |
| Duffy | Rockferry World Tour 2009 |
| Florence and the Machine | Cosmic Love Tour |
| Kanye West | London European Concerts 2009 |
| Natalie Imbruglia | Stage Show 2009 |
Other credits
editNatricia Bernard was the Movement director for Dizzee Rascal and Florence and the Machine's BRIT Awards performance in 2010, several award show performances by Duffy, and was the associate choreographer on the BBC show Move Like Michael Jackson. In 2009 she was the choreographer for the London castings for Michael Jackson's 2009 This Is It concerts.
In October 2012, Natricia Bernard was at the world premiere of Show Me with the cast of YMA at Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin Germany.[12] She is one of the choreographers of the show, for which she has choreographed four songs with 60 dancers.
In November 2012, Bernard secretly trained Edinburgh couple Gemma and Darren Tunesi to have them ready to take the floor for the new STV show First Dance[13] and won the £10,000 prize.
References
edit- ^ LIPA Companions 2009. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- ^ a b Katy Perry’s ‘Firework’ video. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ Mark Summers Casting. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ Gossip – Move In The Right Direction. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ Paolo Nutini – Pencil Full Of Lead. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ Marina and the Diamonds – Mowgli's Road. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ KT Tunstall Hold On. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ Kia Soul: Bringing Down the House. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ KIA. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ Clean & Clear – Morning Burst Body Wash. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ Kanye West – Wireless Festival. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ Natricia Bernard on stage with the cast of YMC at Friedrichstadt-Palast. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ First Dance STV Show. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
External links
edit- Official website
- Natricia Bernard at IMDb
- Natricia Bernard at Facebook
- Natricia Bernard at Twitter