Isabella Hollingsworth-Sons Bio
Owner of Vision Arts
Isabella Hollingsworth-Sons, or Ms. Izy to her students, is an accomplished dance teacher, performer, choreographer, and dance competition judge.
Her love of dance started when she was only 5 years old, performing a little ballerina's version of Swan Lake. She trained in the competitive dance world at a local studio in Beecher, IL, competing in the advanced division in styles such as lyrical and ballet, before beginning pre-professional dance programs in Chicago. She became dedicated to learning at Ballet Chicago School and the Ruth Page School of Dance. She loved the experience of learning repertoire in addition to technique and the gracefulness of ballet, which led to her participation in summer intensives with the American Ballet Theater in Austin, Texas.
After high school, Isabella went on to earn her degree Cum Laude at Governors State University, a local school, majoring in Communications and earning a minor in dance. As an active learner, Isabella was highly involved in the GSU Dance Company, serving as President for two years. She was also involved with the university's Honors College, serving as secretary of the student council and participating in opportunities such as presenting research at Honors Conferences in Boston, MA. Feeling like the university was her home, Isabella stays connected. She serves on the Alumni Association Board, helping to create performing arts initiatives and mentoring for students, in addition to her work as an SMBA in the Marketing office. Now, Isabella takes pride as a dance educator and judge. Having trained in classical ballet, pointe, competition jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and modern dance, she has transformed her experience into a holistic teaching style. Throughout her career, she has honed my skills not only as a performer but also as a teacher, creating a well-rounded learning experience. She is proud to have helped countless students develop their skills, gain confidence, and find joy in dance. As an instructor, her curriculum includes technique, safe stretching, strength building, and dance history/terminology, so that dancers can not only experience dance but also understand its storied history and become more equitable performers. She believes dancers deserve a space that is safe and welcoming. In addition to her degree in dance, Isabella is Progressing Ballet Technique-certified. A revolutionary approach to teaching ballet technique that prioritizes dancers' safety and encourages diversity in ballet. She is also an accomplished dance competition adjudicator, helping dancers find confidence in themselves on stage and prioritizing anatomical corrections. She recently joined the roster of Impact Dance Adjudicators. Currently, Isabella is also the Dance Competition Director at Allegro Music & Dance Academy in Lemont/Lockport, IL.