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Jcs ballet academy excels

JCS Ballet Academy is a premier dance school founded on the principles of commitment, discipline, perseverance, and integrity.  JCS Ballet Academy differentiates and excels by specializing in true Classical Ballet  education taught by experienced, qualified, and certified Vaganova Method instructors.  Our deep understanding and appreciation of Classical Dance allows us to value the importance of providing expert training since the very first classes. We are committed to serving our students, families and our community with excellency.


Our staff consists of qualified, certified and experienced instructors (over 50 years combined experience)  who have obtained their classical dance education and training at some of the world's leading institutions including the exclusive Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet Academy. The Bolshoi Ballet Academy has an unsurpassed history of almost 250 years of training the world’s greatest ballet dancers, choreographers, educators, and scholars.  Bolshoi Ballet Academy's curriculum is based on the Vaganova method, respected internationally for its focus on musicality, strength, pureness of classical technique, and its emphasis on individual progress.


What we do & How we do it

We believe that learning and experiencing the benefits of true Classical Ballet should be available to ALL who are willing to learn and wish to enjoy these benefits. By adhering to the Russian Vaganova Method, students are introduced to real classical ballet with a focus on clarity of technique, increased strength, and greater musicality. 


"Our Classical Ballet program is carefully planned and structured to follow consistency of technique and artistry throughout each level of study, which allows our students to learn and progress with a thorough understanding of the real Classical Ballet technique; therefore laying a professional foundation from the very beginning  ." 


Our beginner levels allow students to begin working on their artistic, expressive, and musical performance according to their age and personality.  Through discipline, JCS Ballet Academy continued classical ballet education program for children and teens adds complexity to the execution of movements and combinations and allows students to further develop their musicality, expression, and artistry.


JCS Ballet Academy offers both youth and adult ballet classes providing a solid foundation in classical dance for all their students, offering  personalized teaching and dedication into every student's learning experience and progress.

JCS Ballet Academy Programs’ overall environment is non-competitive and teamwork is emphasized.

Mission

At JCS Ballet Academy we are committed to provide all our students, children and adults, with personalized classical dance instruction in an encouraging, loving, and family oriented environment  as we follow our family principles and values.  We value our students and families, and serving them to the best of our ability is our priority.  All our instructors are qualified and have been certified exclusively as Vaganova Pedagogy Teachers from Pre-Ballet through Professional level training at the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy.

JCS Ballet Academy Programs’ overall environment is non-competitive and teamwork is emphasized. We are delighted to be able to serve you as your Dance instruction choice.

Values

At JCS Ballet Academy, we value: 

  • Discipline
  • Commitment 
  • Perseverance 
  • Integrity 
  • Fellowship 
  • Family 
  • Community

Through dance your child will experience the multiple benefits of discipline and the principles and values that will last a life time. 

Grateful to be Awarded Best Dance School for Four Consecutive years

“We are completely honored and grateful to have received this award for the fourth year in a row and we look forward to the many years ahead."

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For more information call us at (305) 677-2909

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about our directors & instructors

Julia Carpena Mannucci 2024

Julia Carpena Mannucci

Artistic Director, Founder, Ballet Master

RUSSIAN VAGANOVA Classical  Dance  CERTIFIED


Our Director Mrs. Julia Figuerola Carpena Mannucci has been dancing Classical Ballet since 1982. Mrs. Julia Figuerola Carpena Mannucci has studied at the world's most acclaimed Ballet Institutions having completed and certified up to the Advanced professional levels of "Methods of Teaching Classical Dance"  Bolshoi Ballet Academy.

The Bolshoi Ballet Academy has an unsurpassed history of almost 250 years of training the world’s greatest ballet dancers, choreographers, educators, and scholars.  Bolshoi Ballet Academy's curriculum is based on the Vaganova method, respected internationally for its focus on musicality, strength, pureness of classical technique, and its emphasis on individual progress.  Mrs. Figuerola Carpena Mannucci understands how important it is to ensure proper instruction of classical ballet technique from the very first steps. She applies her years of experience and her in-depth knowledge and training of authentic Bolshoi Ballet Academy Methodology - Vaganova method in all of JCS Ballet Academy’s programs for all of our students, and carefully and personally evaluates progress in every stage of the student's training. You can be confident that your child, or you as an adult, will receive only the most solid and strongest dance formation at all times.

"Our Classical Ballet program is carefully planned and structured to follow consistency of technique and artistry throughout each level of study, which allows our students to learn and progress with a thorough understanding of the real Classical Ballet technique which is the pillar for any form of dance."


Photo credit: JCS Professional Photography 2024. All rights reserved.

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." - 1 Peter 4:10

Mrs. Julia carpena mannucci moscow’s bolshoi ballet academy

More About our Director

Mrs. Julia Figuerola Carpena Mannucci has received numerous teacher certifications from Moscow’s  Bolshoi Ballet Academy throughout her teaching career. She started her classical ballet training in Lima, Peru in 1982.  By the time she was 11 she started intensive training under the direction of Marcela Pardon from Escuela Nacional de Ballet del Peru School of Ballet (Vaganova method & French method). Her passion for classical ballet was a life motivation since her early childhood years, and as for all those who posses that commitment, she would rather spend her days at practice than at any other activity. In 1986 she was invited to participate in Escuela Nacional de Ballet performances as a guest dancer. She danced alongside Peruvian first principal ballet dancer, Jorge Rodriguez as his partner in several performances. She participated in international classical ballet competitions, Certamen Latinoamericano de Ballet Infantil, winning top awards and a scholarship to continue her dance training and education (winners also included other renowned ballet dancers today such as, Giselle Menacho -Peru and Paloma Herrera - Argentina.)


Mrs. Julia feels that life is rewarding when you do what you are passionate about, but most importantly, give glory to God in everything that you do and follow God's call in your life. "He has a perfect plan for us, according to His will and purpose".  In this principle, she founded JCS Ballet Academy. ​

Mrs. Julia was selected to participate at the Official Bolshoi Ballet Academy of Moscow for an intensive Vaganova methodology program by the Academy’s leading teachers from Moscow Natalya Revich, Yevgeniya Kazeeva, earning a Certification on "Methods of Teaching Classical Dance"  and has had the opportunity to learn  Vaganova Pedagogy directly  from  Bolshoi  Ballet Academy's Master Teacher - Ms. Vera Kulikova  (and  from other notable Vaganova Academy  teachers such as Olga Pavlova.)

Mrs.  Julia is  also  so  grateful to have been a part of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s first ever online Character Dance Teacher training Seminar/program receiving top examination scores  from  Master Character Dance teacher Aleksandr Pshenitsin.  And  she  continues  to  earn Bolshoi  Ballet  Academy teacher  certifications  of  the  very  extensive  Vaganova  syllabus


Mrs. Julia is also founder of Ballet Essentials, LLC. She holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration,  and has worked in a variety of fields such as the equine veterinarian alternative medicine industry, consumer electronics, and fashion industry, but ultimately she went back to follow her "Call".  Mrs. Julia is also a horse lover,  as her father was a horse breeder for generations  and  developed  equine  nutraceutical  products for  decades.  Over  the  years  Mrs. Julia’s  family fell  in  love  and  appreciate the  many European dog  breeds,  and  to  this  day  they  have  been  recognized  as  one  of  the  top,  most  trustable  AKC Boxer  breeders  of  European Boxers  in  the  USA.  


Now residing in beautiful Miami, Florida, as a dancer, performer, ballet teacher, dance mom, and wife, she knows there is still so much to be done in her journey, and knows everything is made possible when we let our Father take the lead. Ms. Julia is a woman of Faith who is committed to God first,  her family, her local church, Christ Fellowship of West Kendall, her community, and her country, the United States  of  America.

"SHOW ME THE RIGHT PATH, O LORD; POINT OUT THE ROAD FOR ME TO FOLLOW."


- PSALM 25:4

mrs julia 1985

Mrs. Julia Carpena Mannucci, December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia Carpena Mannucci December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia Carpena Mannucci December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia December 2024 Performance @ JCS Ballet Academy

Julia Carpena Mannucci

Mrs. Julia & Ms. Francesca December 2024

Julia Carpena Mannucci, Circa 1986 Ballet rehearsals JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia circa 1986 Rehearsals

Mrs. Julia Carpena Mannucci JCS Ballet Academy 2024 Bolshoi Ballet Academy Vaganova Advanced

Mrs. Julia 2024 Bolshoi Ballet Academy Methods of Training Classical Dance Vaganova Advanced  Teacher Exam by Bolshoi Ballet Academy Master Professor Liudmila Yermakova.

Julia Carpena Mannucci Pointe 
JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia @online pointe class 2020

Mrs. Julia 2024 Bolshoi Ballet Academy Methods of Training Classical Dance Vaganova Advanced levels Teacher  examination by Bolshoi Bsllet Academy Master Professor Liudmila Yermakova.

Adult Ballet JCS Ballet Academy Russian Vaganova Method Julia Carpena Mannucci

Mrs. Julia 2019

Bolshoi Ballet Academy Teacher Certification JCS Ballet Academy
Julia Carpena Mannucci
Julia Carpena Mannucci JCS Ballet Academy Original Production 2022 The Fall of Man

June 17th, 2023 , Mrs. Julia with adult ballet student @ Seminole Theater “In the Beginning II” - The Fall of Man

2023 Bolshoi Ballet Academy Teacher Exam Barre Adagio Julia Carpena Mannucci Vaganova Pedagogy

Mrs. Julia 2023 Bolshoi Ballet Academy Teacher Examination Adagio Vaganova syllabus.

Julia Carpena Mannucci 1985 awarded at Certamen International Ballet Infantil JCS Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia circa 1985 for Certamen Latinoamericano de Ballet Infantil

Russian Ballet Teachers Bolshoi Ballet Academy NYC Julia Carpena Mannucci JCS Ballet Academy

2019 NYC Mrs. Julia with Bolshoi teacher Ms.  Yevgeniya Kazeeva and Inna Yureneva 

Bolshoi Ballet Academy Teacher Certification Vaganova Pedagogy

Mrs. Julia with Worldwide scholars @Bolshoi Ballet Academy Methodology Teacher Certification

2022 Julia Carpena Mannucci JCS Ballet Academy Adult Advanced Classes

Adult Pointe class 2022

@NYC Russian Vaganova pedagogy studies

Mrs. Julia at JCS Ballet Academy Partnering class with Ballet Master David Fonnegra  October 2022

Mrs. Julia at JCS Ballet Academy original production “In the Beginning” 2022

Mrs. Julia @Bolshoi Ballet Academy Teacher Certification

@NYC

Mrs. Julia continued pedagogy and methodology studies at Bolshoi Ballet Academy

Mrs. Julia 2019

Mrs. Julia @ performance

Mrs. Julia @ JCSBallet Academy Summer Intensive 2017

With Adult Pointe students July 2023

Bolshoi Pedagogy Teacher Exam center

Partnering  Masterclass with Roger Fonnegra 2023

Mrs. Julia at Bolshoi Ballet Academy first online Character dance worldwide seminar from Moscow. 

Bolshoi Ballet Academy Character Syllabus Teacher  examination

Mrs. Julia with Ballet II @JCS Ballet Academy original production performance “The Fall of Man” 2018

Mr. Juan, Mrs. Julia & Ms. Francesca Carpena 2022 “In the Beginning“ backstage

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Ms. Francesca Carpena director JCS Ballet Academy Bolshoi Certified Teacher

Francesca Carpena

Director  -   Classical Ballet Teacher - Russian Vaganova Method


Our  director  Ms. Francesca Carpena  started her classical ballet training at Miami City Ballet when she was 5 years old for her first year of ballet. Ms. Francesca continued her dance education at JCS Ballet Academy under the rigorous Russian Vaganova Classical Ballet Technique and under the direction of Mrs. Julia Carpena Mannucci.  


In 2019 Ms. Francesca was accepted at the Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet Academy - Russian Advanced Ballet Intensive program in New York City, where through unique instruction by Russian teachers from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, was trained in a rigorous ballet program. Ms. Francesca was trained following world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy curriculum Vaganova method and taught by the Academy’s leading Teachers and Choreographers from Moscow, Russia;   Georgii Gusev,  Andrei Alferov,   Natalya Revich,  Nika Sergeeva.  


In  2021  Ms.  Francesca  was  accepted  at the Official Bolshoi Ballet Academy of Moscow for an intensive Vaganova methodology program on  "Methods of Teaching Classical Dance" Vaganova Academia Year 1, 2 & 3 Syllabus.  


In 2023 Ms. Francesca received a  Teacher Certification from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy for successfully completing and passing examination Teacher Certification Seminar Pre-Ballet  up to 9 years old of the Vaganova Academia Syllabus under  Bolshoi  Ballet  Academy  teacher  Ekaterina Trunina.


Ms. Francesca continues enriching her knowledge and experience by training and learning at the advanced / professional levels at JCS Ballet Academy, her strong focus on the clarity of technique, increased strength, and greater musicality are important aspects for teaching correctly from the very early stages of training. 


Ms. Francesca's has experience teaching Pre-Ballet Level, beginner entry levels, and Levels I, II, & III for children and beginner adult ballet and adult pointe classes following the Vaganova curriculum resulting in great achievements at JCS Ballet Academy. Ms. Francesca also continues to grow in experience and knowledge and has a unique gift to teach with love  and  discipline in all of her classes. She is very much loved by students and parents alike.


Photo credit: Kathleen Ballard Photography 2019. All Rights Reserved.

Ms. Francesca at moscow’s ballet academy performance

Ms. Francesca Carpena at Moscow Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s End of Summer Performance NYC 2019

Ms. Francesca is an experienced classical ballet performer, as a soloist at JCS Ballet Academy, and has had the opportunity to perform with Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet Academy at their Final Summer 2019 Performance in New York City, having the opportunity to be photographed by world renowned  dance  photographer  Gene  Schiavone. 


Ms. Francesca graduated  Westwood Christian High School with recognition of Academic Achievement. She enjoys playing the violin, which is her favorite instrument, and has played the Clarinet at the school band having the opportunity to perform  at Disney World, Orlando. She  is  currently  a  dedicated  college  student  working  towards  her  Veterinary  Medicine  degree  University  of  Florida.  

Ms. Francesca has  served as a volunteer at her local church Christ Fellowship of West Kendall in the Children's Ministry @CFKids,  has  participated  and  served  at  Christ Fellowship Students @CFStudents  Youth  group.  She is  currently  an  active  member  of  the  Young  Adults  Small  group  and  serves  in  production  at  Christ  Fellowhip  of  West  Kendall.  We are grateful to have Ms. Francesca as part of our selective,  qualified, and Vaganova Certified staff here at JCS Ballet Academy.


Photo credit: JCS  Professional Photography 2019. All Rights Reserved.


Ms. Francesca's performances

JCS Ballet Academy's Original Production 2023 performance 

JCS Ballet Academy's Original Production 2024 performance 

JCS Ballet Academy's Original Production 2023 performance 

JCS Ballet Academy's Original Christmas Production 2022 performance 

JCS Ballet Academy Original Production The Real Christmas Story 2022

JCS Ballet Academy Original Production The Real Christmas Story 2022

Ms Francesca Carpena in Exodus Broken Chains JCS Ballet Academy Original production 2019

Ms Francesca Carpena in Exodus Broken Chains JCS Ballet Academy Original production 2019

Ms. Francesca Carpena and Ballet Master David Fonnegra JCS Ballet Academy Original 2022 Christmas
JCS Ballet Academy Original Production Exodus Broken Chains 2019
Ms. Francesca Carpena JCS Ballet Academy
Ms Francesca at Moscow Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s performance 2019

Ms Francesca @ Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s performance 2019

JCS Ballet Academy Original Production “In the Beginning”

Ms Francesca Carpena in "In the Beginning II." JCS Ballet Academy Original production 2023

Ms. Francesca Carpena Bolshoi Ballet Academy Character Dance performance 2019 JCS Ballet Academy

Ms Francesca @ Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s performance 2019

Ms. Francesca Carpena with professor Giorgii Guseve Bolshoi Ballet Academy Intensive NYC 2019. JCS

2019 Ms Francesca @ Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s Intensive with professor Giorgii Gusev

2018 Ms Francesca Carpena in Exodus Broken Chains JCS Ballet Academy Original production

our instructors

Giannina Hernandez

Ms. Giannina joined JCS BALLET ACADEMY in 2019. Her discipline and passion for classical ballet has allowed her to continue to grow and learn Academically as a dancer, performer and teacher. In  2022  Ms.  Giannina  was  accepted to study at one of the world's most acclaimed Ballet institutions, the Official Bolshoi Ballet Academy of Moscow, for an intensive Vaganova methodology program on  "Methods of Teaching Classical Dance."   Ms.  Giannina  teaches our pre-ballet and beginner ballet levels at JCS Ballet Academy  with  attention   to detail and  commitment  to  each  and  every  student ’s  learning  experience  by  being  caring,  loving  and  sharing  her  passion for  dance through  teaching.  In 2023 Ms. Giannina received a  teacher certification from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy for successfully completing and passing examination of the Teacher Certification Seminar Pre-Ballet up to 9 years old of the Vaganova Syllabus.


This is also  Ms. Giannina’s fourth year  at our fun summer camp  program. Throughout  the  years,  Ms.  Giannina’s   family  has  been  a  part  of our  our  JCS  Ballet  Academy  staff and volunteer team. 

 “Dancing  at  JCS  Ballet  Academy   has  brought  immense  comfort  and  growth  in  my  walk  with  Christ.”


Ms. Giannina  is  a  dedicated  college  student  pursuing a degree in Dietetics. She  has  served as a volunteer in the Children's Ministry @CFKids at our local church Christ Fellowship of West Kendall and participated at Youth Group Christ Fellowship Students @CFStudents.   She  continues  to  grow  in  knowledge  of  classical ballet  technique  at our  JCS  Ballet  Academy  Vaganova  advanced levels.


We are grateful to have Ms. Giannina as part of our selective, qualified and Vaganova certified staff here at JCS Ballet Academy.


Photo credit: JCS Professional  Photography 2022. All Rights Reserved.

“Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:4,6

JCS Ballet Academy - committed to excellency! MIAMI'S BEST

2021 Best Dance School Award

2020 Best Dance School Award!

2020 Best Dance School Award!

JCS Ballet Academy Awarded Best Ballet School in Miami

Business Hall of Fame - Awarded Best Dance School for children & adults for the fourth consecutive year!

2020 Best Dance School Award!

2020 Best Dance School Award!

2020 Best Dance School Award!

JCS Ballet Academy Awarded Best Ballet School in Miami

Business Hall of Fame - Awarded Best Dance School for children & adults for the third consecutive year!

2019 Award - Miami's Best Dance School

2018 Award - Miami's Best Dance School

2018 Award - Miami's Best Dance School

JCS Ballet Academy Awarded Best Ballet School in Miami

Business Hall of Fame - Awarded Best Dance School for children & adults

2018 Award - Miami's Best Dance School

2018 Award - Miami's Best Dance School

2018 Award - Miami's Best Dance School

JCS Ballet Academy Awarded Best Ballet School in Miami

Awarded Miami’s Best Dance School.

Miami’s Best rated Ballet School for children & adults!

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