Luis Arturo Dance Academy

Specialties

We specialize in creating and teaching unique dance programs and choreographies to toddlers, juniors, teenagers, adults and seniors.

Personally devised routines for Weddings, Quinceañeras or other special events, Dance Exhibitions, Dance Competitions, Semi Professional Training, Professional Training, Dance Certification Training, Instructor Certification Training, Social Dance Classes and Professional Dance Classes are also available.

Our specialties:

Latin Ballroom: Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero, Samba, Mambo, Merengue.

Smooth Ballroom: Viennese Waltz, Argentine Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango.

Latin Club: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia.

American Club: East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Lindy Hop.

Performance Dance: Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-​Hop, Break Dance, Jazz and Musical Theater.

History

Established in 2012.

Luis Arturo Dance Academy opened the doors first as a home studio in Lombard, IL in March 2012.

LADA’s very first program was From Prime To Shine, with over 30 adult dancers.

Only one year and three months later, our academy had already outgrown the home studi. Therefore, our LADA family decided to move into a store front location only a few miles West. In Downtown Glen Ellyn, Illinois, our team was able to create 5 new and very unique dance programs for dancers of all ages:

1. My Brightest Star

2. The Ultimate Dancer

3. Get Active Challenge

4. Everyone Should Dance and

6. From Prime to Shine.

Come join us and let’s make great memories and history together!

After all, it’s more than just dancing. It’s a life style!

Meet the Business Owner

Luis S.

Business Owner

Luis Arturo Santillan, is LADA’s bilingual (English/​Spanish) Owner, Professional Dance Instructor, Performer as well as Choreographer. He was born in Jiutepec/​Morelos, Mexico.

TRAINING:

He was trained for the past nine years by various professionals within the Chicago land area. His training includes: over six years of training in Ballet, Jazz and Hip-​Hop, over nine years through Dance Vision and Dance Sport in American and International Ballroom styles, from which he graduated with honors (in Rhythm, Smooth, Latin and Standard Ballroom). Luis obtained over nine years of training in club styles such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Cha-​Cha, Night Club Two Step and Hustle, and has over ten years of training in Mexican folklore dancing.

Luis’s Philosophy: «Dancing is not just a hobby or sport. It is a life-​style! A life style that transforms you to become a healthier, happier and simply well-​rounded being!»