Bella Lux Featured on Positively San Diego

Group of Encinitas women inspired by performing and dance

by Steve Smith, SAN DIEGO (KGTV)

A group of Encinitas women have come together with one common interest, and that would be their passion for dance. The team has a love for stage, community, and performing. The dance team goes by the name Bella Lux, which means beautiful light. The troupe came together in 2017 with just a handful of dancers, but now the group is 38 ladies strong.

"We wanted to give dancers an opportunity to continue their joy and passion for dance," says MBDY studio owner Elease Sgarbossa. "Many of these women danced at one time in their life, and now they have a place where they can rehearse."

A few of the ladies have a background in professional dance, while the majority have danced for pure recreation. However, the group also includes a few members who came to Bella Lux with no experience at all.

"There is some sort of magic in this space, and they come together. There is instant support and fostering here, it's just a beautiful synergy that happens," says Sgarbossa.

Thirty-eight strangers, young and old, and from all walks of life coming together for their love of dance. It's fun, physical, and during this time of COVID, it's also healing.

Renae Tastad is the oldest member of the group at 57. "We forget that as grown-ups we need to take care of our health," says Tastad. "Not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. For me it's been a godsend."