Meet our instructors

Note: if you have questions about the club please contact the president at: president.bpd@gmail.com.

Stephen Showers

Since 1983 Stephen Showers has won acclaim as a professional dance instructor in both Arizona and California. Fred Astaire trained and certified, Stephen is accomplished in American and International styles for all of the Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Nightclub dances. Stephen welcomes students who desire to become confident social dancers, competitive dancers, or anywhere in between.

Originally from Tucson, Stephen is one of the few instructors in San Diego who has competed in nearly every style of dancesport. His experience as a teacher and competitor has helped him to develop a unique style of teaching that makes learning to dance easy. He teaches our intermediate level class. For a more detailed syllabus of his classes and schedule you can contact Stephen at sshowers4670@gmail.com.

John Nagel

John Nagel has been teaching people to dance for over 15 years. His skills stretch from International and American Ballroom to many of the popular street dances. His high-energy and fresh approach add excitement. John and his talented wife, Lisa Duncan, dance together all over San Diego. John currently teaches our beginning level dance class. You may contact him at dancers@cox.net.

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 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 29 years, and a Certified Dance Instructor with the most respected and leading ballroom dance organization in the world; The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.

You can contact Yolanda at at infinitydancesportcenter@gmail.com.

Katja Marc Harris

Katja, originally from Slovenia, has begun dancing at a very young age and has been teaching in the US for over 15 years. She is a two-time Slovenian National; Champion; Ten dance and Standard. She was a finalist at the prestigious junior Blackpool Dance Festival, the International Open Championships in England, the Austrian and Italian Open, and has represented her country at World Championships and Blackpool Team Match. While living in Virginia, she has competed at Dancing with the Hampton Roads Stars where she has won three mirror balls together with her students. She teaches dancers of all levels; social and competitive in American and International style. Besides teaching, she enjoys performing and competing with her students.

You may contact Katja at katjadance757@gmail.com.

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa has been Ballroom Dancing for more than 20 years, originally competing in the Amateur International Standard division in her native New Zealand before moving to the U.S. She started teaching over 12 years ago, training in the American dance styles in a Pennsylvania studio. In 2005 she and her husband moved to San Diego, where she loves to share her joy of dance with students of all ages and abilities. She teaches social and wedding dances as well as training and competing with students in Pro-Am competition. Vanessa is the Dance Program Director for Let's Dance Kids!, a non-profit foundation based in the South Bay School District which provides Ballroom Dance training to children who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

She is a member of the ProDVIDA Professional Teacher Organization, and has achieved professional certifications in American Smooth and Rhythm as well as International Standard. Vanessa sometimes substitutes for Stephen in the intermediate level class.

You may contact Vanessa at dancewithvanessa@gmail.com, or visi her on the web at http://dancewithvanessa.com.

Naomi Welsh

With over 15 years of experience both teaching and performing, Naomi Welsh brings a dynamic and heartfelt approach to the world of dance. Certified at the Gold level by Arthur Murray Dance Studios, Naomi has competed in a wide array of dance genres, showcasing her versatility and passion for movement. Her training spans across premier dance hubs, including Connecticut, New York, Los Angeles, and San Diego, enriching her style with diverse influences.

Holding a degree in Kinesiology and a background in performance and theater, Naomi enjoys blending art, expression, and science into her training. She views dance as the perfect fusion of creativity, physicality, enjoyment, and community. Her mission as an instructor is to inspire and guide her students to discover their own inner dancer, empowering them to express themselves freely and authentically through movement while deepening their technical understanding. Naomi believes dance is more than just steps - it's a journey of self-discovery and connection.

You may contact Naomi at nrwdance@gmail.com.

David Fan

David believes ballroom dancing is for everyone! He has been teaching since 2016, and hawws coached numerous dancers ranging in age from four to ninety-nine, and of all levels from newcomers to other professionals. He has competed in all four styles both nationally and internationally and is committed to giving each student the focus, artistic passion, and excitement that they deserve. He cannot wait to share the joy of ballroom dancing with you!

You may contact David at info@blissballroomdance.com.

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