Instructors

Stuart Cole

Stuart Cole is an internationally renowned coach, instructor and choreographer with over 30 years of experience in the world of competitive dancesport. Stuart was 5-times U.S. national finalist dancing International Standard and now is the owner of Fullerton Dancesport Center.
Dmitry and Violetta Kurakin

Originally from Volgograd, Russia, Dmitry and Violetta shocked the international dance community by winning the Rising Star Latin Championship in their debut appearance at the legendary Blackpool Dance festival. Their innovative choreography and artistry are undeniable.
Mark and Viola Weiss

Mark and Viola Weiss are former U.S. Open Latin Finalist with over 14 years of experience as dancesport competitors, coaches, judges, performers and producers. Most recently, Mark was a featured coach and choreographer on the Fox Television show “So You Think You Can Dance?”
Sean Brunell Sean Brunell
Sean Brunell is a new addition to our OC Dance Camp instructors this year. Sean is a dance instructor at Londance 2 in Mission Viejo, California. He is not only an outstanding competitive American Smooth dancer, but lately Sean has been well known for his creative choreography in multiple dance styles. Sean began his career as an instructor at Arthur Murray in his late teens. He soon became a star dancer as well and represented Arthur Murray at the US National Championship in Florida. After overcoming setbacks due to injury, he has developed a unique teaching method to communicate with and train amateur dancers. He is also a popular personality with students and teachers alike.

Please welcome Sean Brunell and join us for his Argentine Tango and Formation program.
Felipe and Carolina Telona

Felipe and Carolina are former World Mambo Champions, 2-time World Salsa Champions and 6-time American Rhythm finalists. Since forming their partnership in 2002, they have dedicated themselves to their goal of touching, moving and inspiring audiences of all ages through the art of dance.

Youriy Pavlov

Youriy Pavlov is a former Bulgarian national dancesport champion. Youriy previous partnership was turning heads in the dancesport community as they were crowned Open American Smooth Champions at the California Star Ball and Hawaii Star Ball.