BALLERINA

Isabella Iannuzzi is proud to launch her professional ballet career with Ballet Spartanburg in South Carolina.

She has trained with The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School, The Art of Classical Ballet and the Acosta Dance Foundation in London. Her featured roles include Odette in Swan Lake, as well as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, and Clara in productions of The Nutcracker.

After receiving a personal invitation from Carlos Acosta, she was honored to train at the renowned Acosta Dance Foundation's Advanced Training Hub in London under Ludovic Ondiviela and Yaday Ponce.

Her summer intensive experience includes the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet, Boston Ballet, Ballet West, and the Rock School for Dance Education, among others.

Isabella is an international award-winning ballet dancer, having garnered awards at Youth American Grand Prix and World Ballet Competition.

She has received scholarship invitations to the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Cheng Ballet Academy Singapore and the Kirov Academy of Washington, DC.

"I was consistently struck by Bella’s natural talent, sensitivity, and dedication to her craft.

She showed a remarkable resilience and a sincere commitment to her growth as a dancer. Bella brings a thoughtful presence to the studio, and it was a pleasure to witness her artistic potential."

Ludovic Ondiviela, Acosta Dance Foundation UK

"Isabella's natural beauty and royal elegance radiate in her presence.

A young complete role model that can make any teacher proud."

-Liana Navarro, Choreographer

"Not only is her work ethic visible on the dance floor but in her everyday life as well.

Isabella is a born leader and I have no doubt that she will be a very important part of this young generation's path to success."

-Duncan Cooper, San Francisco Ballet

"Isabella has the talent and the depth of soul that it takes as a professional ballerina.

She will always shine through her hard work and dedication to her art."

-Ana Julia Bermudez, National Cuban Ballet School