Mia Bella Bartucci

Mia Bella Bartucci – Illinois
Nomination & Photography by Michael Sullivan Photography
Issue 78 of Inspiring Teens Magazine
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Nomination: Mia Bella Bartucci is a 17 year old junior in high school. She loves to dance and dances 9 hours a week in hip hop, ballet, tap, lyrical, jazz, musical theater, and contemporary. Mia Bella is an outdoors person and loves exploring nature. Mia Bella is always looking for something to do outside with her family and friends. She hopes to go to college in Florida and live there someday. Mia Bella wants to be a marine biologist because she loves the oceans and saving animals.
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​Photography by Michael Sullivan Photography

What is your dance schedule like - walk us through a typical day and week.
My dance schedule is very busy. On Tuesdays, I have hip-hop and open mobility. On Wednesdays, I have the most dance classes which are tap, ballet, jazz, musical theater and technique class. On Thursdays, I have another hip-hop and contemporary. Lastly, on Sunday, I have my solo practice so I could get better at my contemporary solo for the next competition!

What do you love most about dancing?
What I love most about dancing is how I meet so many different people that are now my friends. Dance is always a fun and unique way to bring my family and friends together. Another thing, I love about being a dancer is how I get so many opportunities from my dance teachers. My dance teachers help me to have better technique so I can become a better dancer. The most important thing, about dance is how dance allows me to express myself in a unique and powerful way. Dance it’s my form of healing.

Which is your favorite style of dance and why?
My favorite type of dance is contemporary. Contemporary allows me to express my feelings and let go of any stresses. Contemporary dance allows me to have creativity in the movements unlike any other dance styles. This type of dance allows me to communicate with my emotions through every inch of my body that’s why I love it.

If you could be on any dance reality show, what one would it be? What would you wear, dance to, all the details!
"Dancing with the Stars" is the dance reality show I would most like to be on! It would be an amazing experience to share my dancing abilities in front of celebrities and professional dancers.
In terms of fashion choices, I would choose a glamorous outfit that sparkles. Something like a long, flowy orange ballroom dress covered in sequins and beautiful beading. For the dance, I would like to do a ballroom dance or maybe a salsa dance. Although I never had tried salsa or ballroom dance, I always wanted to try it. I always watch Dancing with the Stars and they are always amazing with their salsa and ballroom dances. Dancing with the Stars inspires me to try different dances that I never have tried before.

What do you wish non dancers knew about dancing?
I wish non-dancers understood that dancing is more than just flawless technique. It's all about letting go of your barriers, feeling the music, and expressing yourself. It's a kind of art where you use movement to communicate stories and connect with your emotions. Regardless of your age, body type, or ability level, everyone can dance.

What has been your most adventure exploration of nature and why?
The most adventurous exploration of nature was when I went on a trip to Florida to the crystal river and swam with the manatees. It was the most amazing experience ever. I even swam next to a pregnant manatee and a baby it was very cool to see. Me and my family had noodles on the top half and our lower half of our body so we were floating on top of the water the manatees got so close and even swam underneath us. It was such a cool experience and I would definitely want to do it again.

Tell us about your family. Where do you fit in and where do you stand out?
I live with both my parents my Mom and Dad. I am the youngest in our family. I have an older sister that is a pilot and I stand out because I love to meet new people and try new things.

What is a favorite family trip you will never forget?
A family trip I will never forget is when I when on a trip to Florida and had the best key lime pie it was so delicious. My favorite dessert is key lime pie. I always have the taste for some deliciousness.

What is your friend group like and what do you like to do together?
My friend group is very energetic. We all love to be in school together and go on FaceTime after school and talk. we always try to help each other with our dance routines.

How would your friends describe you?
I would say my friends would describe me as a fun chatty out going person and that I'm a person they can always talk to and will make time for them. They would also describe me as a very loyal and caring friend.

What made you choose marine biology to study?
The ocean and its mysterious, amazing organisms and animals are the reasons I want to study marine biology. I would love to do marine biology because I would help the animals be put in better habitats that are endangered.

What are you hoping to do with your career specifically as a marine biologist?
I am hoping to help aid these endangered animals and assist to improve their environment, by learning more about them.

What inspiring things about you does your nomination not cover?
Some inspiring things about me that my nomination did not cover is that I am very caring and thoughtful. If somebody needs help by doing something I will offer to help them. I love going on vacations with my family and meeting new people when I’m there. I met so many people from different countries and different states on vacations that I talk to all the time. Some of those friends I have known forever since I was little. I am a very talkative person and I definitely got that one from my mom lol.

What else would you like to talk about?
Some other things that I would like to mention are that I am a very creative and crafty person. I love to paint, knit, and scrapbook different memories from my life. I also love my photography class at my school. My teacher helps me learn how to take beautiful photos of different things. She inspires me to be a better photographer.


What do you feel passionate about or could talk about forever?
My nana has taught me many different life lessons throughout my time with her. She was a very special person to me and it was very hard to lose her. I always feel like she is next to me teaching me and judging me to be a better person. My favorite memories are when I used to watch Say Yes To The Dress with her, when we went on vacations to Florida with family, and when she would support me at my dance recitals/competitions. I love my nana. She means so much to me and my whole family.
How did you find your photographer, Michael Sullivan Photography? What was your experience like? What did you love most about it?
I found my photographer from one of my Dance friends. My dance friend was always posting beautiful photos and I wondered where her photos were taken from, and that’s how I found my photographer.
 
If you had nothing to do and all day to do it, where would we find you?
If I had nothing to do all day, you would find me with my friends in the mall or doing crafty things in my house.
 
What is up next for you that you are super excited about?
Something that I am excited for is the next dance competition. I am excited to show my new solo called Earth. The Dance is contemporary and the song is by Michael Jackson it’s called the earth song. I love my solo and hope it does well at competition.

Look for Mia Bella in issue 78 of Inspiring Teens Magazine!
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Photography by Sherri Bartucci