Charming dance studio with excellent instructors, fun classes and lots of great students. Lumina Academy is a unique, charming, professional dance studio with lots of personality.
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Located in the foothills of Pasadena we pride ourselves in being one of the best,friendliest, most inviting dance studios in LA County. Classes are kept small by design and are taught by highly trained and qualified but down to earth approachable instructors. We have the passion and desire to share Dance and Culture with the community and we are waiting for you to walk through our doors. We offer group and private lessons for children and adults in; Afro Brazilian, Bachata, Ballet, Belly Dance,Cha Cha, Cumbia, Hip Hop, Salsa, Latin Dance Workout, West African Dance, Yoga, Zumba and Many More No matter your experience level come and join the fun!
Operating as usual
🎄 Join us tonight at 7pm for a special Bellydance Christmas Party and dance with us to Christmas songs! If you've got some festive workout clothes or costumes, feel free to wear them.
Donations are welcome and appreciated. (Venmo: Fatima-Mendoza-9) ☃️❄
Let’s support our neighborhood businesses.
The Crazy Apple 🍎 next to our beloved Dance Studio and Marshall Fundamental School is still open and needs your help to survive this pandemic.
They have great Fruit salads, Smoothies, snacks and much more. Make sure to swing by❣️
#supportsmallbusiness
Virtual classes today.
2pm Bachata open level
2.45 to 3:30 Salsa Footwork
Sliding scale $5 to $15 pay what you can Via Venmo @arlenethesalsaqueen get link once you pay #arlenethesalsaqueen #luminaacademyofdance #queerlatindancela #virtualdanceclass #salsa #bachata
Aww the good old days. Missing all of you. Can’t get you back In The studio yet but can get you virtually on screen tonight. 7pm free basic salsa via FB live Arlene Santos. 7:30 intermediate salsa partnering on zoom sliding scale $5 to $15 pay what you can via Venmo @arlenethesalsaqueen receive link once payment is received. Hope to see you all soon #arlenethesalsaqueen #queerlatindancela #luminaacademyofdance
It’s a beautiful day to dance. Join us for zoom classes today! Bachata partnering at 2pm salsa footwork at 2:45pm. Sliding scale 5 to $15 pay what you can via Venmo @arlenethesalsaqueen. Receive link one you send payment. Hope to see you. #arlenethesalsaqueen #queerlatindancela #luminaacademyofdance
Please support this important cause by eating here today. You will be helping to provide aid to those affected in Armenia and Artsakh.
Loving the feeling of the floor on my feet. Missed my Lumina floor so much. Im back, even if it’s just me, alone, for now. Join me for zoom footwork class Saturdays at 2:45. Sliding scale $5 to $15 pay what you can via Venmo @ arlenethesalsaqueen (link sent upon payment) #arlenethesalsaqueen
Zoom class tomorrow Saturday!
2pm bachata partnering
2:45 salsa footwork
Pay what you can $5 to $15 via Venmo at arlenethesalsaqueen
I’ll send you zoom info once payment is received.
Please pay by 1:30pm #arlenethesalsaqueen #queerlatindancela #luminaacademyofdance
Guess who is in the LA times? Check it out. featured in the middle of the article.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-07-13/highland-park-music-scene-gentrification-covid-19
Hi friends,
Remember tonight
7pm Begginer salsa
7:30pm intermediate salsa
FB Live vía Arlene Santos , IG Live vía Queer Latin Dance LA or on zoom
Meeting ID: 726-341-0496
Contact me for Password
I want to personally thank each and every Lumina student, Queer Latin Dance LA Family, Patille Dance studio parents, friends and family members who are supporting us in keeping our studio open. Over the years I’ve always said that I want people who come to Lumina to feel like they are coming to my home. To be comfortable, free and feel safe enough to let their guard down and join this family. I’m so proud that the dream of this beautiful, SAFE, welcoming space is a reality and I’m humbled and touched by your generosity in helping us to keep this HOME open. I’m so thankful and overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you, thank you.
Be safe, be kind, protect each other and I can’t wait until we can all be together again. #arlenethesalsaqueen #luminaacademyofdance #patillesdancestudio #queerlatindancela
The Lumina Academy of Dance has been part of the Pasadena community since 2007.… Belinda Shreckengost needs your support for Save the Lumina Academy of Dance!
Thank you!!
Friends of Lumina
and Community of Pasadena for your love and support
https://www.facebook.com/1189742886/posts/10221218307785818/?d=n
The Lumina Academy of Dance has been part of the Pasadena community since 2007.… Belinda Shreckengost needs your support for Save the Lumina Academy of Dance!
#luminaacademy #bellydanceatlumina #danceinpasadena #arlenethesalsaqueen #bellydancingwithfatima #pasadenacalifornia
Dear Friends of Lumina,
Thanks for being with us in good and bad
Thanks for all the love and support you gave us during this difficult times.
Thanks Belinda Shreckengost for this beautiful campaign.
We will cherish your love in our hearts for ever.🥰
Fátima and Arlene.
Hi All
No salsa class today. going to drive by graduation so Salsa footwork Class postponed till Sunday 2:30.
ALSO starting next week
Weds 7pm Salsa partnering for beginners
Weds 7:30 intermediate salsa partnering
Saturday 2pm bachata partnering
Saturday 2:45 salsa footwork
Class via IG live on Queer Latin Dance LA or FB live On Arlene Santos page or Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 726-341-0496
Please contact me for password. We use the same one for every class.
Donations are welcome and appreciated
Venmo @arlenethesalsaqueen
or paypaypal [email protected]
Lumina Academy Online presents:
Bellydancing with Fatima Series 🦋
#bellydance #bellydanceatlumina #luminaacademyofdance #luminaacademy #bellydancewithfatima #pasadenacalifornia #dance
Guys looks like most of the people is in my face book for the class so please go there i will be live from Fatima mendoza
Thanks
Hello Lumina and QLDLA students,
As we stated this weekend we have decided to stop all dance activities at Lumina until further notice. I’ve received a lot of messages asking about classes and rehearsals so I wanted to post once again that for now we are closed. We miss you all terribly but want to keep you and our staff safe.
I also want to thank everyone that has reached out and offered support in this uncertain time for small businesses like ours. It is so appreciated and I’m humbled by how wonderful our community is. Thank you and I’m counting the days till I see all of you again on the dance floor.
For now we take a break from live classes but not from dance. I’ll be doing some mini classes on line to keep your feet moving and so I don’t go crazy 😜 I’m also inviting some of our regular and guest instructors at Lumina to do the same. I’ll post a schedule on that soon. Love you all, stay safe and stay home if you can.
#arlenethesalsaqueen
Update! Message from Lumina.
We are closing all our group classes until further notice. Due to Corona Virus Epidemic.
Please take care of yourself and each other. We will open once it’s safe to do so again. We love you all and remember that dancing has kept many of us happy for many years so play some music, dance at home and get ready to come back stronger than ever. If you guys have any questions or simply want to reach out please call us.
Hi all
Just wanted to let you all know that our social will be held as scheduled tonight. If you aren’t sick and are still ok with going out dancing I hope to see you there tonight to dance or simply to hang out and cheer on our lgbtq team who is performing tonight.
Also here’s the info we are providing to all students.
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Dear Dance Friends and Family,
With growing concerns and health warnings from city officials we wanted to send an update about our classes and events.
Lumina will for now stay open for group classes, private lessons, dance team rehearsals and for our social dances.
We are taking extra precautions to clean and sanitize the studio. We are requiring staff to wipe all public surfaces with disinfecting wipes before and after class. We ask that students use the hand sanitizer we provide upon arrival at class and once class ends.
If you are sick or have contact with higher risk people please stay home. If you are nervous about coming to a public place we understand and will see you when you feel safe to come back. Otherwise, if you want to dance, we welcome you.
Please know we'll continue to do our best to update our policies and share any class or event cancellations with everyone during this tough time!
On a personal note if you must stay home for now, once a day, for a few minutes turn off the news, put on some music, dance in your living room and fill your house with a little joy.
Stay Safe!
Interested in performing? Due to popular demand we are adding another dance team to our family. Rehearsal are Saturdays from 4:30 to 6pm. If you are interested join us at our practice/orientation today or contact Arlene at 310-980-5734.
Thank you! to all the great dancers attending today’s Master Ahmed Hussien’s Pasadena Intensive workshop, and a special shout out to the ones who did the long drive from San Diego or did flight from San Francisco.
Thanks, thanks, thanks!
I hope you had an good time.💕🦋😘
Fatima Mendoza
What an absolute success, Master Ahmed Hussein’s Pasadena Intensive workshop was.
We enjoyed great instruction with a beautiful view of the rain outside and lovely friends.
Thank you for coming!
Love you all.❤️
Everything is Ready and we are proud and excited for today’s workshop with Master Teacher Ahmed Hussien!!
Please remember new location “Robinson Park Recreation Center” 1081 North Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena Ca 91103.
See you soon!!💕
VENUE CHANGED!
Dear Bellydancers!
Due to the great success of Master Ahmed Hussien’s Workshop. We are moving the event to a bigger location.
Robinson Park Recreation Center
1081 North Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena Ca 91103.
Your event URL is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/butterflies-christmas-fundraiser-tickets-86856176161
The award winner "Butterlies Dance Company" is having it's annual Christmas fundraiser. Come and enjoy beautiful Bellydance and world dance fusion choreographies and Guest artist like Patille & Cynthia Albarian ( Armenian Dance) and Arlene the salsa Queen dance team (Salsa) Stay after the show and e...
Dear Friends
We are proud to announce Our guest dancers Patille and Cynthia Albarian performing Traditional Armenian Dances in our “Butterflies Christmas Show “👏🏼👏🏼
Dear Belly Dance Students
Please Remember!
No Bellydance beginners class on Saturdays Oct. 19th and 26th, 2019.
Costume party at Lumina Pasadena this Friday 9pm to 12am ish 🙂 Prize for best costumes.
Dance class w Arlene at 9pm followed by dancing with DJ edgar. Come join us.
https://www.facebook.com/events/756911218080136/?ti=icl
Last chance guys. Please vote today!
We are so grateful for your help.
Let’s make Lumina the best dance studio Pasadena Weekly Best of List again in 2019.
I am eternally grateful for your help.
Go to https://www.pasadenaweekly.com
& hit the vote now banner that appears on TOP or hit on the little box w drop down menu on top right corner & you will see a Vote now option. You have to scroll through some categories AND hit NEXT to get to the section for Best Dance Studio enter “LUMINA ACADEMY OF DANCE.” You have to scroll through the categories, finish the survey and submit the ballot. I promise it will only take you a few minutes and will mean the world to me if you Vote. Please vote and share this message with anyone that you think would help us.
Arlene the Salsa Queen
Go to www.pasadenaweekly.com #arlenethesalsaqueen
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Dear Friends of Lumina,
Our studio is in the running to be the best dance studio again in the Pasadena Weekly Best of List 2019 & We need your vote. PLEASE vote today if you think we deserve to win this year since voting will end soon. We are SOOOO eternally grateful for your help.
Go to https://www.pasadenaweekly.com
& hit the vote now banner that appears on TOP or hit on the little box w drop down menu on top right corner & you will see a Vote now option. You have to scroll through some categories AND hit NEXT to get to the section for Best Dance Studio enter “LUMINA ACADEMY OF DANCE.” You have to scroll through the categories, finish the survey and submit the ballot. I promise it will only take you a few minutes and will mean the world to me if you Vote. Please vote and share this message with anyone that you think would help us.
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Thank you Diamond pyramid for such a Beautiful Event last weekend
“Cairo Shimmy Quake” was as always a great success and Butterflies are proud to be part of it every year!
1052 N Allen Ave
Pasadena, CA
91104
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Aww the good old days. Missing all of you. Can’t get you back In The studio yet but can get you virtually on screen tonight. 7pm free basic salsa via FB live Arlene Santos. 7:30 intermediate salsa partnering on zoom sliding scale $5 to $15 pay what you can via Venmo @arlenethesalsaqueen receive link once payment is received. Hope to see you all soon #arlenethesalsaqueen #queerlatindancela #luminaacademyofdance
Thank you Sumaia Rodriguez. For coming to Lumina Academy! AMAZING WORKSHOP Lot of technique, beautiful music and choreography TOTALLY WORTH IT! We hope to have you back soon💕
Learn to Belly dance with Fatima and the Butterflies!🦋 Enrollment open for sessions 2019 Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30pm Saturdays 11:30am
Tonight Butterflie's practice at Lumina! #dancingwithfatima
Butterflies Dance Troupe🦋 Join us for beginner level Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30pm Saturdays 11:30am
Butterflies Dance Troupe 🦋 At Cairo Shimmyquake Glendale Civic Auditorium
Latin workout Class. Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30pm Mondays 8:00 am.
Halloween Tango class!!..
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