Yolena Kapoli has been dancing for the last 22 years. She begun studying ballet ,contemporary, modern dance and jazz. She finish her studies as certified instructor with RAD and ISTD London Academy diplomas!
Since 2013 has been dancing Salsa and Bachata. Soon she managed to perform at some of the most prestigious festivals & events all over the world such as: Milan, Berlin, Warsaw, Paris, Toronto, Sofia, Bucharest, Istanbul, Beirut, Cyprus, Athens, Antalya, Eilat (Israel), Romania, Eskisehir, Dubai, and more.
She has also took part in competitions with great success. (2017) •WLDC qualifiers Greece 2nd place - Salsa Solo Ladies Pro (2018) •Salsa Spring Dance Cup Greece 1st place - Salsa Solo Ladies Pro (2019) •Euroson Latino qualifiers Greece 1st place - Salsa Solo Ladies Pro (2019) •Salsa Spring Dance Cup Greece 1st place - Salsa Solo Ladies Pro
In 2018 she created her own Ladies Team “IllumiNaughty” who has performed in some of the bigger events in Greece until now!
For the last 6 years she is part of La Secta Dance Company, the pioneers of NY style Salsa in Athens, Greece. She starting performing immediately with Dimitris y su Secta while the last 4 years she is performing, teaching and travelling with Dimitris Psychogyios as a dancing couple.
Last but not least the last two years she teaches commercial, heels and performs with Greek singers in live shows and video clips. Highlight the recent opening act at Christina Aguilera’s concert in Malta.