Luminous Tour

🌟 NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR ALL SEASON 3 CITIES 🌟

Are you a dancer aged 7-28?
Do you have a a passion for movement + community?
Do your financial resources limit your ability to attend dance conventions?

If you said YES to the above, we invite you to apply for a chance to attend the Luminous Tour dance convention on SCHOLARSHIP.

is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports dance education for students who are traditionally underrepresented in dance convention and education spaces. The organization provides half and full scholarships to eligible students as well as sponsorships for local dance studios to attend Luminous Tour events.

🌟 APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 1 MONTH BEFORE THE EVENT YOU’RE APPLYING FOR SO DON’T WAIT! 🌟

Visit movewithluminous.com or click the link in our bio for more details and to apply.

LET’S DANCE!

✨THE ONE, THE ONLY (experimental media) IS BACK FOR ALL LUMINOUS CITIES THIS SEASON. Those who have taken his workshop know that this unique, multimedia session is a creative process you will never forget!✨

Mike Esperanza (he/him) is a multifaceted creative force, celebrated for his transformative contributions to the world of dance and choreography. With an innate ability to merge contemporary aesthetics with authentic storytelling, Mike has captivated audiences worldwide. His journey began in Los Angeles and currently in New York City, where he honed his craft, drawing inspiration from urban culture and the human experience. As an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and artistic director, Mike has choreographed for renowned educational programs and companies such as WhimW’him, Noble Motion, LACDC, Urbanity, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, leaving an indelible mark on the dance landscape. Mike’s work has been described as “bold, athletic movement and theatricality – the latter clearly the coming together of Esperanza’s many talents – the company epitomizes the dance of the new millennium: shape-shifting, vernacular-blending with a prescient focus on the brave new world in which we live.” ~ Jessica Abrams, Explore Dance. Mikerecently danced for Ariana Grande at the 2024 Met Gala as well as her music video “Yes, and?”

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✨NEXT UP, WELCOME BACK TO THE ONE + ONLY (hip-hop exploration)✨

Jersey native, Rob Bynes (he/him) got his roots praise dancing in church and growing up in the Jersey Club dance scene. Over the past decade in this industry, he has had the pleasure to teach over 100 classes internationally and work with many artists including Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliot, Chris Brown, Tyla, Migos, Ciara, H.E.R, and many others. His choreography has been featured on the Renaissance World Tour and he was also a principal dancer in The Color Purple feature film. Currently Rob is on his third world tour for the third year in a row, performing with Childish Gambino.

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