Dimitris Psychogyios is a salsa instructor and choreographer based in Athens, where he directs La Secta Dance Company. He teaches New York style salsa On2, emphasizing fundamentals and the coordination between partners. His work includes the Couple Alignment Method, a structured approach to timing and shared movement.
Psychogyios has competed and performed internationally. His results include third place at the 2013 World Latin Dance Cup and first place at the 2014 World Salsa Meeting. He was also a finalist at the 2012 World Latin Dance Cup and the 2018 Euroson Latino championship, alongside multiple Greek and Balkan titles.
He has run La Secta since 2008 and has developed training for other salsa instructors. His partnership with Yolena Kapoli grew from their work together in his dance company. They now teach and perform as a couple, presenting workshops in partnerwork and shines. Their international engagements include classes at Baila District in Seattle, with musicality and clear foundational technique central to their teaching.
