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BELLA MURPHREE

TEACHER

Bella began dancing at a very young age, and has been pursuing her passion for 16 years. She danced competitively with Bobbie’s over the course of many years winning many titles such as top elite studio, and best new groups. She was a captain of the Newbury Park Dance Team her junior and senior year. Her sophomore year the team won national titles in all divisions including lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and novelty. Towards the end of her high school career with her senior solo she won the regional title at one of the USA competitions. Also during her senior year she was nominated for student of the month, and received the award on the Laker’s basketball court for outstanding academic achievements. She has learned from many influential choreographers such as Robert Roldan, Will Loftis, Talia Favia, Andrew Winghart, Denise Wall, Mandy Moore and many more! She attended the University of Alabama and was the Vice President of the dance company, “Dance Alabama.” She now aspires to attend UCLA with a degree in human biology and society, followed by attending Physician Assistant School. Bella loves teaching dance and is extremely excited to begin instructing at Bobbie’s!