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Our Instructors

Yolanda Vargas

Popular dance teacher Yolanda Vargas developed a passion for dance and has studied and won many top-level competitions in Latin and Ballroom. Yolanda has both trained and taught top professionals, as well as organized and hosted countless ballroom, West Coast Swing and Salsa events and dances. Yolanda teaches beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes and is now the proud owner of Infinity Dance Sport Center in Kearney Mesa and invites you to come see the facility and join the fun. Whether you are a beginner (I love teaching beginners!!!) or advanced student there is something for you at Infinity Dance Sport Center. Yolanda is a Registrant with the National Dance Council of America, President of the Professional Dancers Federation, a Scrutineer, a Notary Public, Ballroom Dance Instructor for UCSD for the past 37 years, and a Certified Dance Instructor with the most respected and leading ballroom dance organization in the world; Terpsichore. Call (858) 560-4372 to schedule lessons with Yolanda or take a tour of Infinity Dance Sport Center.

Dina Bedenko

Professional Instructor: Brazilian Samba. The journey to samba began with her love of Brazilian music. A fine artist by profession, she instantly found a new passion in dance when she heard the rhythm of Batucada. She joined Super Sonic Samba School where she learned to play percussion and eventually transitioned to becoming a true Sambista. Dina trained rigorously with different instructors, began performing, and is ever expanding her knowledge of Brazilian culture. In 2013 she was given the privilege of becoming Rainha de Bateria (Queen of the Drums) of Super Sonic Samba School. In the same year she founded Energia Entertainment, specializing on live Brazilian shows featuring live music, dancers, deejay.s and live art, merging visual and performing genres. As a Director, Choreographer and Dancer, Dina is involved with many different projects and various dance companies. Her work is created in collaboration with other artists, and she expands her connections in the performers. community. She is constantly inspired by others, and strives to give her audiences the joy that she felt in her heart when she fell in love with Samba! Call Infinity today at (858) 560-4372 to schedule lessons with Dina.

Marcus Johnson

Marcus was born and raised in California. It was his destiny to dance; his parents are Patrick and Wendy Johnson, award winning dance team, world class judges and Organizer of one of the largest, most poplular Ballroom competitions in the US - The Holiday Classic. Marcus has been teaching Ballroom and Latin for 30 years and some of his achievements are: Ohio Star Ball Rising Star Latin Champion; 2x U.S. National Rising Star Latin Vice Champion; U.S. National Professional Open Latin Semi-Finalist; 3x Asian Open Top 24; Asian Open Semi-Finalist; U.S. National Professional Open American Rhythm Finalist; World Professional Open American Rhythm Finalist; 3rd Place World Rhythm Show-Dance. Call Infinity at (858) 560-4372 to schedule lessons with Marcus.

Selena Johnson

Passion, excellence, and dedication are qualities that Selena has shown to be excelling factors in her determination and accomplishment in dance. Born in the southern United States, Selena discovered this passion for dance at an early age when she began to train in ballet and jazz. She continued to study dance throughout her adolescence leading her to Nashville, TN where she earned a degree from the Speech and Theatre Department at Middle Tennessee State University. Upon graduation, she began teaching, performing, and competing. Selena quickly developed her talent as a professional dancer. Her specialty and passion is for American Smooth Style Ballroom. This style combines the structure of traditional ballroom with the freedom to break away from dance position and incorporate elements of Latin, Jazz, and Broadway creating a more contemporary take on ballroom. As a competitor in this style she has quickly attained many titles. Some of the most recent include Indiana Challenge Champion, Heritage Classic Rising Star Champion, People.s Choice Champion, Virginia State Rising Star Champion, Southern States Rising Star Champion, First Coast Classic Rising Star Champion. In addition to competing, Selena has also developed a passion for teaching. She enjoys bringing dance into the lives of others so they too can experience all its joy and benefits. She is currently teaching both International and American styles of Latin and Ballroom. She teaches all levels from beginner to advanced and enjoys competing in Pro/Am divisions with her students. Call Infinity today at (858) 560-4372 to schedule lessons with Selena.

San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute (SDKPI)

SDKPI is a non-profit organization. It is composed of K-12 from various schools in San Diego. The purpose of the organization is to promote volunteerism, encourage positive relationships with local communities, and prepare for the Korean-American youth to become a leader of society. Also, the organization supports and preserves the identities of Korean-Americans by having them experience a variety of traditional Korean musical culture and voluntarily perform in various events to share Korean culture with other communities. The organization participates in The Rose Bowl Parade, Hollywood Parade, Disneyland Parade, and local and out of the U.S. cultural events.
We are accepting new members who are interested in Korean language and traditional music. Beginners are welcome!! Call today at (858) 205.0664 or contact - sdkoreanpungmul@gmail.com