Olga Foraponova
Olga was born in Russia about 30 miles away from Moscow. Since she was seven she started training at a gymnastic school. Olga’s dream of becoming an Olympic gymnast was derailed by a painful back injury, so she turned her competitive spirit and years of intensive athletic training to dance. By the time Olga was 19, she and her dance partner were well recognized in the Ural mountain region. Olga went on to earn her bachelor’s degree, studying choreography, ballet, and folk dancing in addition to ballroom dancing.
Olga began competing professionally in Moscow. She and her Russian Professional partner became Grand Finalists in the Soviet National Championships of 1989 and 1990. Olga moved to America in 1992. Within a few years Olga has gotten many national and international titles, including National Professional American Smooth Champion – twice – and her dancing was shown on the national PBS show, “Championship Ballroom Dancing.” Olga was also a two time finalist in the world Showdance in Germany.
Irina Hensler
Irina Hensler graduated from Pedagogical University in Russia and began dancing there. Right after moving to the USA, she continued dancing at Oly’s. Couple years later she was offered to expand her work scope and provide dance instruction to youth with disabilities. Irina is a certified Autism Movement Therapy provider.
Visiting Coaches
Yegor Novikov
United States open to the world professional latin runners up.
USA representatives to the World ten dance championship.
United Kingdom open to the world rising star champions.
International open to the world rising star champions
Open to the world British rising star champions.
First time in history this title has been held in all three competitions by the Same couple.
Open to the world British Professional Latin semi finalists.
United Kingdom Professional Latin semi finalists.
