Studio Lux Dance Company

Professional dance instruction in Austin, Texas and monthly in the SF Bay Area. Specializing in Salsa, Bachata, and other Latin American partner dances.

If you can't find a lesson time you want, please contact us! Due to working out of multiple locations, we may have added availability that isn't visible.

Bay Area students, please contact us to reserve a lesson during our next Bay Area visit (typically the 3rd or 4th weekend of the month). We custom build our schedule for each trip.

E. [email protected]
T. (415) 881-8242
W. www.lux.dance

Studio Lux Dance Company

Carolyn Barreno

Owner, Instructor

Carolyn began teaching Salsa, Bachata, and Ballroom dancing in San Francisco in 2005. She has studied Latin American dancing extensively, training not only in SF, but also LA, New York, Cuba, and South America, with top instructors from all over the world. Carolyn is especially skilled at teaching adults, drawing on her own experience of learning to dance in adulthood. She incorporates principles of mechanics, connection, and mood to help all students dance their best.

Stefan Trandafirescu

Owner, Instructor

Stefan began teaching International Latin & Ballroom dancing in Romania in 2001, and Bachata and Salsa since 2005. Starting his competitive dance career at the early age of 8, Stefan became the undefeated Romanian National Latin Champion in the youth divisions at ages 12-15 and 18-19, and later Vice Champion in the adult category. He moved to the US in 2013. He is known by his students not only for his world class talent, but also his approachable style and jovial sense of humor.

Studio Lux Dance Company

Private Lessons (Single or Couple)

Intro Lesson (New Students Only)

30 mins · $39

More info A 30-minute introductory lesson for the special price of $39. This is available to *first-time students* ONLY.

In a private lesson your teacher's focus is solely on you, and the instruction tailored to your objectives and style of learning. Private lessons are available to singles or couples. To book a personalized mini-group lesson (3+ students), please contact us. View less

Private Lesson

45 mins · $80

More info In a private lesson your teacher's focus is solely on you, and the instruction tailored to your objectives and style of learning. Private lessons are available to singles or couples. To book a personalized mini-group lesson (3-4 students), please go back and select "Semi-Private Group.". View less

Double Private Lesson

1 hour, 30 mins · $160

More info Two back-to-back private lessons (1 hour, 30 minutes of instruction).

In private lessons my focus is solely on you, and the instruction tailored to your objectives and style of learning. Private lessons are available to singles or couples. To book a personalized mini-group lesson (3+ students), please contact me. View less

Virtual Lessons

Virtual Private Lesson

45 mins ·

Virtual Intro Lesson (New Students Only)

30 mins ·

More info A 30-minute introductory lesson for the special price of $49. This is available to *first-time students* ONLY.

In a private lesson your teacher's focus is solely on you, and the instruction tailored to your objectives and style of learning. Private lessons are available to singles or couples. To book a personalized mini-group lesson (3+ students), please contact us. View less

Virtual Double Private Lesson

1 hour, 30 mins ·

More info Two back-to-back private lessons (1 hour, 30 minutes of instruction).

In private lessons your teacher's focus is solely on you, and the instruction tailored to your objectives and style of learning. Private lessons are available to singles or couples. To book a personalized mini-group lesson (3+ students), please contact us. View less

Groups (3+ Students)

Semi-Private Group Lesson

1 hour · $99

More info One hour semi-private group lesson, tailored to your group's goals or special event. $99 per hour for up to 4 students*, $15 per additional student per hour (rental fees not included).

*IMPORTANT: If you have more than 4 STUDENTS in your group, please contact us to make special arrangements. We will need to rent a larger studio to accommodate your group. View less

Bay Area Private Lessons

Private Lesson

45 mins · $95

More info In a private lesson my focus is solely on you, and the instruction tailored to your objectives and style of learning. Private lessons are available to singles or couples. To book a personalized mini-group lesson (3+ students), please contact me. View less

Intro Lesson (New Students Only)

30 mins · $49

More info A 30-minute introductory lesson for the special price of $49. This is available to *first-time students* ONLY.

In a private lesson my focus is solely on you, and the instruction tailored to your objectives and style of learning. Private lessons are available to singles or couples. To book a personalized mini-group lesson (3+ students), please contact me. View less

Double Private Lesson

1 hour, 30 mins · $190

Studio Lux Dance Company

South Austin (Our Home Studio)

8804 Blaze Drive, Austin, Texas, 78747

4158818242

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

6:00pm - 9:00pm

5:00pm - 11:59pm

10:00am - 6:00pm

On Location

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

10:00am - 10:00pm

10:00am - 5:00pm

Virtual Lessons (Online via Zoom)

4158818242

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

11:00am - 11:59pm

10:00am - 5:00pm

Infusion Dance (Pflugerville)

1202 Farm to Market 685, Suite C8, Pflugerville, Texas, 78660

Wednesday

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Metronome (Monte Cristo Club)

136 Missouri St, San Francisco

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10:00am - 10:00pm

10:00am - 7:30pm

10:00am - 8:30pm

10:00am - 4:00pm

Dance Vita Ballroom

85 W 43rd Ave, San Mateo

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

2:00pm - 5:00pm

2:00pm - 8:00pm

2:00pm - 5:00pm

West Valley Ballroom (formerly The Rose)

1224 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10:00am - 7:00pm

Studio Lux Dance Company

South Austin (Our Home Studio)

8804 Blaze Drive, Austin, Texas, 78747

4158818242

On Location

Virtual Lessons (Online via Zoom)

4158818242

Infusion Dance (Pflugerville)

1202 Farm to Market 685, Suite C8, Pflugerville, Texas, 78660

Metronome (Monte Cristo Club)

136 Missouri St, San Francisco

Dance Vita Ballroom

85 W 43rd Ave, San Mateo

West Valley Ballroom (formerly The Rose)

1224 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

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