Maria Fernanda Papa started her ballet training at the age of seven at Vladimir Issaev School of Classical Ballet in Miami where she received training from Vladimir Issaev, Lisa Maltzeva, Luana Hidalgo, and Giselle Deya. She has had the opportunity to attend American Dance Competition, Universal Ballet Competition, and Miami International Ballet Competition, receiving multiple awards and scholarships. She graduated from America's Ballet School in 2021 and has since been teaching and dancing with Tampa City Ballet as well as studying for her Business Administration degree.

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