Yulia’s dance backgrounds are extensive. In addition to having a career as a Ballroom and Argentine Tango dancer and dance instructor, she has studied Pilates, Yoga, Jazz, Modern and Improvisational dance. Her latest passion is Argentine Tango. Yulia teaches Tango as conversation and her passion is to help people find connection to their core, explore different dynamics and creative expression through dance. Her teachers in Tango have being Argentine Tango masters such asCristian Cisneros y Virginia Porrino, Sol Alzamora y Leandro Capparelli, Pablo Veron, Latin Karina Smirnoff, Mellissa Dexter and Luis Van Amstel, in Ballroom NigelClarks.

Yulia Maluta was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia. Her dance career began at age15 after being inspired by a dance video of Lambada. She turned her focus to learning Latin and later, Ballroom dance. Discovering a natural talent for movement, she caught the eye of Natalie Gorchakova, the internationally renowned dance trainer and choreographer. While studying with Natalie, Yulia herself began to teach children the basics of dance and movement at her local elementary school. 

In 1997 Yulia moved to Santa Barbara, CA and partnered with David Alvarez at the Santa Barbara Dance Centre.  It was here that her professional and competitive dance career sprung forth. David and Yulia expressed a chemistry and style that was in constant demand as they traveled nationally. Some of her performances included TV Channel 3, Santa Barbara Fiesta Festival, Lobero Theatre Bash, John E. Profit Foundation of Art Gala.

Desiring to further her competitive career at that time, Yulia moved to San Diego to dance with Daniel Vasco, a widely recognized dancer and choreographer well known in both the dance field and movie industry. After retiring from competition in 2005, Yulia turned her focus to connection to the dance as a means of self-expression. For the next 3 years she focused on deepening her embodiment of integrated movement and expression. 

Her desire to express movement from the heart, lead to the creation of the dance show ‘’Journey of Love’’ with Daniel, a story of love told through Latin Dance: Argentine Tango, Salsa and Rumba that premiered in April, 2009 in San Diego. Yulia’s current focus is on teaching her Dance Passion Connection dance troupe, Argentine Tango, Salsa classes, private lessons and organizing events to provide learning and cultural exchange opportunities with Argentine Tango Masters.

Testimonials

I’d like to tell you that you have no idea how much you have done for me. You have changed my presence in the dance community. I wish I had known you a few years ago. My social life would have been very different.
Parviz

My wife Laurie and I have been dancing Tango for about 8 months and decided to take private lessons to speed up our progress. They helped tremendously! Yulia worked with us on correct posture, breathing, feeling the music and being creative within the dance. Now we feel like we can dance comfortably in different situations and with different partners. I highly recommend her immersion program combined with private lessons. – Rick and Laurie Lockman

I have been to over 30 different dance classes and Julia is by far the best teacher I've seen. She will put you at ease no matter what your level; you'll improve quickly and have fun doing it. Her technique, artistic expression and enthusiasm are unbeatable and I feel lucky to have found her. Do yourself a favor a check it out!
Peggy, Nurse

You are so amazing. You have such an incredible spirit. I am always so touched by your passion of dance. I am so lucky to know you and be part or your color that you spread throughout this world. You work so hard and have the kindest heart.
Ryan

I just want to tell you how thankful I am for who you are. Your teaching talent brightens up the lives of all your students. We are all blessed to have you as our instructor. Thank you so much for the great classes that enrich all our lives. My time spent there learning adds a sense of challenge with fun to my life. You're the best!

You teach that dance ; as all arts, is a living breathing thing that moves in its own dimension.
It is always up to the individual to create their interpretation of the Arts. One makes love to life thru Art. I respect your passion and gift. Continue to spread your magic.
Roger