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Mia Bella Academy of Dance
Mia Bella Academy of Dance in Palm Coast, under direction of
Brie Valenti opened its doors about 20 months ago with just 20 students.
Today, the dance studio has more than 150 students.
Valenti is excited about her studio and extremely proud of her students
hard work and dedication. (see page 10)
When Valenti opened Mia Bella, she said she wanted to shake up
Flagler County and inspire it to dance.
Brie Valenti is a two time National Award winning choreographer
and an accomplished dancer who has been dancing her way through
life for over 20 years. She began her training at the age of seven, studying
with several highly acclaimed studios, such as Deltona Dance
Academy and Studio 5D, to name a few.
Training six days a week with her competitive team, she won numerous
awards and medals, including dance scholarships from Dance
Masters and L.A. Dance Magic, as well as titles in the Miss Dance of
Central Florida and Miss Dance of Florida Pageants.
After graduating in 2000, Brie began working under the direction of
Howie Dourough of the Backstreet Boys, managing and choreographing
the d ancers at h is n igh t club in Orlando.
At only 28, Brie has studied with big names such as Frank Hatchett,
Ray Leeper, Mia Michaels, Maria Weatherbee, Shelleh Harkcom,
Jenny Strickland, Eileen Zielinski, Gaymarie Tomlinson, Debbie Cole,
Pam Bowling, The Orlando Magic,XFL, and done summer intensives
with the Moscow Ballet. She has been featured in national television
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ABC. She also appeared in the hit film"
The Water Boy" starring Adam Sandler and
Henry Winkler.
Currently, Brie lives in Palm Coast with
her daughter Jazmyne and her son
J.R. Besides being the Owner and Artistic
Director of Mia Bella Academy of Dance, she also teaches at The Florida
School of the Arts, and is a Guest Artist for Matanzas High
School's Dance Team, Orchessis. Brie is a member with high honors
in Dance Educators of America. She has also been accepted into
the National Association of Professional Business Women, nominated
by the city of Palm Coast. You may find Brie in the prestigious Who's
Who in America 2011, teaching edition. Though her passion is Contemporary,
Brie loves all styles of dance and loves being able to share
that passion with her students.
But what the studio owner is most proud of is her competition team.
Some dancers spend six days a week in the studio and seem to devote
all their spare time to dance.
“I want to give these kids a place where they can come and feel like
it‟s home and express their emotions in a safe place,” Valenti said.
Mia Bella Academy of Dance
160 Cypress Point Parkway Suite 201D
Palm Coast, FL 32164 386.283.4939 www.miabelladance.com
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