About Us

Studio Lux Dance School is owned and operated by professional dancers Carolyn and Stefan De La Rosa. Bringing years of experience from the California dance scene, we provide high-quality instruction and foster a vibrant community throughout Austin. We currently operate as a "mobile" dance school—hosting group classes at premier local studios, popping up for social events at various Austin venues, and coaching students in our Southeast Austin home studio.

While we love the energy of being all over the city, our long-term vision is to establish a permanent home for Studio Lux right here in Texas—rebuilding the full-scale studio and instructor team we loved back in California. We’d love for you to be part of that journey as we grow!

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CAROLYN DE LA ROSA

Owner & Instructor

Carolyn De La Rosa began teaching Salsa, Bachata, and Ballroom in San Francisco in 2005, training extensively in the U.S., Cuba, and South America with many of the world’s top Latin dance artists. Since relocating to Austin in 2021 with her partner Stefan, she has become a central figure in the local Latin dance community—recognized as a respected instructor, innovative director, and one of the city’s leading Salseras.

Known for her clear, student-focused teaching style, Carolyn specializes in working with adults of all backgrounds. She blends technical precision with artistry, guiding students to not just learn steps, but to move with confidence, musicality, and expression.

Her career highlights include top honors at international competitions, such as the World Latin Dance Cup and the World Professional Rising Star Rhythm division. Beyond the competition floor, Carolyn brings the perspective of her previous career as a business attorney—combining an analytical eye for mechanics with a deep appreciation for the creative joy of dance.

STEFAN DE LA ROSA

Owner & Instructor

Stefan began teaching International Style Latin & Ballroom dancing in his home country of Romania in 2001, and Bachata and Salsa in 2005. Starting his competitive dance career at the early age of 8, Stefan became the undefeated Romanian National Latin Champion in the junior and under 21 divisions, and later Vice Champion in the adult category. Stefan also completed a 3-year athletic coaching program, where he studied numerous topics including anatomy, biomechanics, physical training to coach dancers to reach their full potential while minimizing injury.

Stefan moved to California in 2013, where he dedicated himself to the study of American Style ballroom dancing and began teaching at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. He opened his own dance studio, The Rose Ballroom, in Silicon Valley at the beginning of 2018 and, one month later, began a professional dance partnership with Carolyn.

​Stefan is known by his students not only for his world class talent, but also his approachable style and jovial sense of humor. He is tri-lingual, fluent in English, Spanish, and his native language Romanian.