Belle Maturo A.R.A.D Owner & School Director

Born and raised in Newcastle Australia, Belinda has studied dance at some of the most recognized and prestigious ballet schools within Australia. Among these are the Robyn Turner School of Dance where she was accepted for the Australian Bursary and Finalist in the Isabelle Anderson Awards. During the latter years of studying ballet she became a full-time student with Marie Walton Mahon and successfully passed all vocational exams with the Royal Academy of Dance, she was later invited to attend company classes with the Sydney Dance Company. Belinda has spent many years abroad traveling with her successful professional dancing career and danced professionally in Europe, Asia, and the United States. In 2010 she opened Perfect Pointe School of Dance in Covina, California. She is a Registered Teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance, a mentor for up and coming teachers for the RAD, affiliate member with the Australian Teachers of Dance, licensed Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy location holder. Belinda's mission is to instruct ballet to the highest standards. Most recently Belinda has completed her certificate from Levels Pre-Primary to level 5 with the ABT Teachers Curriculum. Belinda is also a certified teacher for the world wide acclaimed Progressing Ballet Technique created by Marie Walton Mahon.

In 2015 Perfect Pointe established its second location in LaVerne, CA. Currently Perfect Pointe has two locations, with 6 beautiful studios spaces and experienced staff and teachers.

Belinda motivates students by showing them a love and appreciation for the art of dance. Belinda exemplifies the highest ethical standards by obeying the RAD Code of Conduct and Professional Practices, and by complying with all U.S.C. codes.