Arnie - Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance, Registered Teacher RAD
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Arnie Luna Umayam, ARAD, RTS
Arnie Luna Umayam is a distinguished Filipino dance educator, choreographer, and artistic director currently based in Switzerland. A Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance (RTS), Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD), and a qualified Rambert Grades Contemporary Teacher, he brings more than twenty years of international experience spanning Europe, Asia, and Africa.
At present, Arnie serves as a faculty member and project lead at Luzern Ballet, where he teaches classical ballet, contemporary, and modern dance across all levels from beginner to pre-professional. His teaching approach seamlessly blends strong classical technique with contemporary practices—including release work and improvisation—fostering dancers who are both technically precise and artistically eloquent. He is also highly regarded for preparing students for Royal Academy of Dance graded and vocational examinations, consistently producing outstanding results.
As a choreographer and director, Arnie has created and staged numerous full-length classical ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Peter Pan, alongside original contemporary works that explore profound human experiences and social themes. His recent choreography “Alpine” was featured at Tanzfest Luzern Zug, affirming his active presence in the Swiss and European dance landscape.
Previously, Arnie founded and served as Artistic Director of a dance company in Nairobi, Kenya. There, he developed original productions, established performance platforms for emerging artists, designed comprehensive dance curricula, and mentored young talents into professional careers.
Complementing his artistic and pedagogical expertise, Arnie possesses extensive experience in theatre production, including technical direction, lighting design, and stage management. This broad skill set enables him to guide dancers through every aspect of the creative process—from studio to stage.
A Qualified and Registered Teacher Status from the Royal Academy of Dance and advanced vocational qualifications with distinction, Arnie’s foundation is rooted in both Western classical traditions and Asian dance forms, enriched by early professional performance experience with established companies.
Through his dedication, vision, and passion, Arnie Luna Umayam continues to inspire and shape the next generation of versatile, expressive, and disciplined dancers on the international stage.
