ISABELLA IANNUZZI
ABOUT ISABELLA
Professional Ballerina
Penn State Student
Miss Greenville County
Mental Health Advocate
Actor
Beyond the stage lights and professional titles, Isabella Iannuzzi is a multi-passionate artist, dedicated advocate, and lifelong learner driven by a desire to inspire.
Education
Isabella's commitment to excellence begins with her education. She is currently a Psychology major at Penn State World Campus, where she has been recognized by the Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement (SCLA) for her academic excellence, leadership, and personal drive.
This follows her time as a proud honor roll graduate of Laurel Springs High School. Extending her dedication beyond the classroom, she was recognized as a distinguished Sarasota, FL 2023 debutante, a tradition honoring young women of accomplishment, grace, and promise.
Service
Her passion for giving back is central to her identity. Isabella is a four-time recipient of the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment to volunteering and community service.
This advocacy inspired her to author and publish the inspirational children’s book, Bella’s Brigade for Hope, which introduces young readers to the importance of organ donation through a message of hope, compassion, and community.
Isabella champions mental health awareness through Mind Over Movement, a deeply personal community service initiative born from her own journey in the arts to overcome negative self-talk and self-doubt. Dedicated to helping athletes and artists facing immense pressure, her mission is to empower individuals to rewrite their inner dialogue and build resilience.
800+
Community Service Hours
18+
Years of Dance Training
4
President's Volunteer Service Awards
14K+
TikTok Likes
Ballerina
Isabella is a professional ballerina. She is currently based in South Carolina, as a Company Artist at Ballet Spartanburg. Her dedication to the performing arts began early: she started dancing at age two and stepped into the world of ballet at age four. This commitment led her to train in ballet around the world and also on the acting stage. Fun Fact: She even had a supporting role in the final movie of Twilight!
With a quirky sense of humor and a love for making people laugh with her own original jokes, Bella brings joy and lighthearted energy wherever she goes.
She’s a proud dog mom to Magnolia, her beloved dachshund and constant sidekick. A devoted Swiftie, and passionate about living a healthy, balanced lifestyle, she enjoys pilates, gym sessions, and discovering the freshest vegetables and foods at local markets. When she’s not jamming out to a new music playlist, or discovering a new café as a hardcore coffee lover, she’s probably planning her next adventure. A traveler at heart, she loves experiencing new places, cultures, and flavors, always collecting memories (and a few funny stories) along the way.
International Sunburst Overall Princess
Florida’s Tiny Miss Hometown and talent winner
Met with Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp and received official recognition for my community service
Received my first President’s Volunteer Service Award with an official letter from the President of the United States, Barack Obama, in recognition of my volunteer service
Received a letter from Florida’s Governor Charlie Christ for my outstanding volunteer service
Walked the red carpet at the Palm Beach Film Festival as Hush was honored in the Top 3 from over 1,000 submissions
World Ballet Competition – Silver Medalist
Received my third President’s Volunteer Service Award along with an official letter from the President of the United States, Barack Obama, in recognition of my volunteer service.
Met with Florida’s First Lady, Ann Scott, at the Governor’s mansion in recognition of my community service
Received an official letter from Florida Senator Marco Rubio thanking me for making a difference in the lives of others
Danced the Columbine Doll in the Florida Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Trained at the prestigious Opéra National De Paris in France on scholarship for the summer
World Ballet Competition – Special Award for Outstanding Technique & Artistry
Reprised the role of Clara in Florida Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Senior member of the Cotillion Club of Sarasota, Florida
Book launch “Bella’s Brigade for Hope” with profits donated to Donate Life America
2nd Runner-up Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen, preliminary talent, and fitness winner
Named one of The Savvy Girl Magazine's Top 5 Under 25
I received my fourth President’s Volunteer Service Award
Honor Roll graduate of Laurel Springs High School
Trained with the renowned Acosta Dance Foundation in London, England
Penn State World Campus – Psychology Major
Recognized by Penn State’s Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, a national honor society
Company artist with Ballet Spartanburg
TIMELINE
Met with Florida’s Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott at the Governor's mansion in recognition of my community service
Received my second President’s Volunteer Service Award with official letters from the President of the United States, Barack Obama, and the First Lady in recognition of my volunteer service
Received an official letter from Florida Senator Marco Rubio acknowledging my commitment to leadership and service
2010
2013
2016
2018
2006
I won my first pageant
2009
Made my formal debut at my christening
2007
Where my tiny toes first met the ballet barre
Baby mouse in my first Nutcracker
2021
2008
National Little Miss Citrus Queen
My first acting role in the FSU student film Children at Play
2005
Appeared as Young Renee in the movie To Write Love on Her Arms with Kat Dennings, Rupert Friend, and Chad Michael Murray. Based on the true story that started a global movement.
Appeared in National TV Commercial for Gummy Vitamins
2012
Appeared as young Renesmee in the franchise film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
Walked the red carpet as To Write Love on Her Arms garnered Opening Night status at the 10-day Florida Film Festival.
Inaugural National Citrus Overall Queen, Overall Interview award, and talent winner
National Grand Miss Supreme and Overall Interview award
International Sunburst $10,000 Overall Queen
Crowned Florida’s Little Miss Hometown and talent winner
2023
Starred as Emily, a physically abused ballet dancer in the FSU Student Short Film Hush
Walked the red carpet at Spike Lee’s Revolt Film Festival premiere in Miami, where Hush was honored as one of the Top 5 films
Florida’s Junior Miss Hometown and talent winner
2017
2024
Hush premiered at the Utah Film Festival, I was nominated, and won the “Best Actress Under 18” award
Starred as Clara in Florida Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker
YAGP US Semi-Finals – 1 st Place Classical Ballet and scholarship recipient
2025
2019
Established Dancers Donate Life, a 501(c) (3)
World Ballet Competition – First place
2020
2015
2011
Miss City Beautiful’s Outstanding Teen
Created Bella’s Band-Aid Brigade, a community initiative project collecting over 500,000 child-friendly Band-Aids for children undergoing medical treatment, donated to hospitals across the Southeast
2022
Honored as a distinguished Debutante, Sarasota, Florida
Danced the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, and Dew Drop Fairy in the Sarasota Cuban Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Received a scholarship invitation to the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, Russia
