In 2012, Blumenfeld received a Fulbright Scholarship, to study with artists at the forefront of flamenco in Sevilla, Spain. In 2013, Blumenfeld gave the Selma Jeanne Cohen endowed dance lecture, and in 2008, Blumenfeld was named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and received a Silver Award from the YoungArts Foundation for achievements in flamenco dance. She is currently pursuing her MFA in dance at Hollins University.