About The Academy

B'Ella Ballerina Dance Academy

........ Was founded & directed by Roneisha Smith-Davis, in October 2013. I was proud to announce the grand opening of B'ella Ballerina Dance Academy in January 2014, in the heart of North Philadelphia.  Opening her own dance studio has always been her dream, since she could remember. Growing up in the inner city streets of North Philadelphia, Roneisha mother invested a lot of time and dedication traveling miles away from home for her artistic talents.  She knew her baby was gifted, so by any means necessary she did what was necessary for her to train, study and perfect her craft.  As, Roneisha got older she realized there aren't many resources available, and with the Mayor cutting back on the performing arts programs in our schools, and the rarity of positive role models, she wanted to be the light in the hood for the younger generation.

B'Ella Ballerina Dance Academy

....... Name is unique in a number of ways. Bella means BEAUTIFUL which I strongly believe every dancer/ballerina is.  No matter your physical statue, everyone is unique and your size should not dictate or burden your opportunity to be GREAT! 'Ella deprived from my late grandmother Ella-Mae who died in 1998, a month before my first real recital.  It was her who noticed my gift at the tender age of 3, but she never got to see her "Tiny Hiny" do what she loved on stage, as we danced together at home. Dance is self explanatory, it will not be what we do, rather what we shall become, and at this Academy which I preferred over studio, school and institution because this is a school dedicated solemly on special instruction.