Delanie Gephart & Xavier Medina
Celebrity: Delanie Gephart
Delanie Gephart is a stylist and designer at Detour Salon and Style. She has been a lifelong Madison County resident, as well as a Pendleton Heights graduate. Alongside her Detour Salon team, she has volunteered and participated in many events at the Paramount Theatre. Delanie's passion for the performing arts in Madison County stems from her seven years as a part of the Pendleton Heights Marching Guard. Delanie is very excited to lend her time, support, and talent to this event!
Instructor: Xavier Medina
Xavier Medina is an Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Dancer. Originally from Marion, Indiana, Xavier studied dance at the Community School of the Arts in Downtown Marion. There he studied variety of dances including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, and Hip Hop under many great talented instructors including Jamie Bragg, Matt Cady, and Mark Goodman up until 2007 when he graduated high school. However, the longest standing dance style he has thrived and continued to lean was international Style Ballroom for an upcoming thirteen years. He has continued his studies through the Contemporary Modern program at Indiana University studying under Sherilyn Folley, Selene Carter, Roberta Wong, and Elizabeth Shea. There he had founded the Indiana University Ballroom Dance Company which has continued to perform at various venues around the University, from Greek philanthropies to variety shows. He is happy to continue sharing his experience and growth through his 2nd year teaching at Riolo Dance Studio.
Delanie Gephart is a stylist and designer at Detour Salon and Style. She has been a lifelong Madison County resident, as well as a Pendleton Heights graduate. Alongside her Detour Salon team, she has volunteered and participated in many events at the Paramount Theatre. Delanie's passion for the performing arts in Madison County stems from her seven years as a part of the Pendleton Heights Marching Guard. Delanie is very excited to lend her time, support, and talent to this event!
Instructor: Xavier Medina
Xavier Medina is an Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Dancer. Originally from Marion, Indiana, Xavier studied dance at the Community School of the Arts in Downtown Marion. There he studied variety of dances including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, and Hip Hop under many great talented instructors including Jamie Bragg, Matt Cady, and Mark Goodman up until 2007 when he graduated high school. However, the longest standing dance style he has thrived and continued to lean was international Style Ballroom for an upcoming thirteen years. He has continued his studies through the Contemporary Modern program at Indiana University studying under Sherilyn Folley, Selene Carter, Roberta Wong, and Elizabeth Shea. There he had founded the Indiana University Ballroom Dance Company which has continued to perform at various venues around the University, from Greek philanthropies to variety shows. He is happy to continue sharing his experience and growth through his 2nd year teaching at Riolo Dance Studio.
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Erica Bell & Adam Trogdlen
Celebrity: Erica Bell
Erica Bell is a personal trainer and group exercise coordinator at White River Club. She enjoys helper her clients reach their fitness goals and teaching a variety of classes. She also enjoys hiking with her husband and two sons.
Erica was active in dancing and show choir through her childhood and enjoys performing. She is beyond excited to be participating in the Dancing Like The Stars and great full to be apart of such a wonderful event.
Instructor: Adam Trogdlen
I have been a professional instructor for 13 years and this will be my 7th DLTS. Currently I am teaching at, and proud to be representing ABC Ballroom in Noblesville. During my time as an instructor I've had the chance to teach many local celebrities and prominent figures including NBA Allstars and Indycar drivers.
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Erica Bell is a personal trainer and group exercise coordinator at White River Club. She enjoys helper her clients reach their fitness goals and teaching a variety of classes. She also enjoys hiking with her husband and two sons.
Erica was active in dancing and show choir through her childhood and enjoys performing. She is beyond excited to be participating in the Dancing Like The Stars and great full to be apart of such a wonderful event.
Instructor: Adam Trogdlen
I have been a professional instructor for 13 years and this will be my 7th DLTS. Currently I am teaching at, and proud to be representing ABC Ballroom in Noblesville. During my time as an instructor I've had the chance to teach many local celebrities and prominent figures including NBA Allstars and Indycar drivers.
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Grant Kelley & Kristen Motz
Grant Kelley
Grant Kelley is a former Anderson High School graduate of 2016. While attending Anderson High, he took part in many different extracurricular activities such as basketball, soccer, show choir, tribe chiefs (student mentoring), SADD, and best of all Indian Mascot. Grant is now attending Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis where he will be obtaining a B.A. in Psychology in the fall of 2021. Aside from being a full-time student he is working his way through school as a server at Ford’s Garage in Noblesville. In his free time, Grant loves to spend time with family and friends as well as support his community in any way possible.
Instructor: Kristen Motz
Kristen began dancing ballet, tap and jazz at age three. She took three semesters of modern dance at Purdue University. Additionally, she danced three years with Jahari Dance Troupe, a student dance company at Purdue University, focusing on techniques that range from traditional to contemporary trends of black dance. Kristen was an Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader in 2003-2004. She performed with a local Hip-Hop artist out of Chicago and has ten plus years teaching Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha and Marangua. Performed with three Latin dance companies: Las Chicas El Mesón, Candencias Latinas and Into Salsa Dance Company, in Indianapolis. I am the owner of Rivvn Dance Company focusing primarily on Latin dance. This will be Kristen's 6th year performing with Dancing Like the Stars.
Grant Kelley is a former Anderson High School graduate of 2016. While attending Anderson High, he took part in many different extracurricular activities such as basketball, soccer, show choir, tribe chiefs (student mentoring), SADD, and best of all Indian Mascot. Grant is now attending Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis where he will be obtaining a B.A. in Psychology in the fall of 2021. Aside from being a full-time student he is working his way through school as a server at Ford’s Garage in Noblesville. In his free time, Grant loves to spend time with family and friends as well as support his community in any way possible.
Instructor: Kristen Motz
Kristen began dancing ballet, tap and jazz at age three. She took three semesters of modern dance at Purdue University. Additionally, she danced three years with Jahari Dance Troupe, a student dance company at Purdue University, focusing on techniques that range from traditional to contemporary trends of black dance. Kristen was an Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader in 2003-2004. She performed with a local Hip-Hop artist out of Chicago and has ten plus years teaching Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha and Marangua. Performed with three Latin dance companies: Las Chicas El Mesón, Candencias Latinas and Into Salsa Dance Company, in Indianapolis. I am the owner of Rivvn Dance Company focusing primarily on Latin dance. This will be Kristen's 6th year performing with Dancing Like the Stars.
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The Gaither Foundation
The Gaither Foundation
Kelli Burnett & Rob Jenkins
Celebrity: Kelli Burnett
Kelli is a former Anderson resident of 36 years. Her entire family were active community residents in Madison County. Kelli's Dad is currently the senior Professor for the entire faculty at Anderson University. She graduated from Highland Highschool and attended Anderson University. Kelli began acting and singing in the Madison County area at the age of 5 and has been involved with over 30 productions. Kelli began dance lessons at the age of 5 under the instruction of Leah Brandon and continued on with dance at The Ann Harmeson School of Dance. She was involved in highschool showchoir under the direction of Mrs. Andis and participated in such events at the Paramount as The Festival of Trees. Participating in theatre in Madison County, allowed her to win The Best Actress award at the Mainstage Theatre. Kelli currently resides in Muncie, IN and is involved with Marketing support for the Muncie Mall. She is a single mother to a 13 year old daughter. She has grown up with the magic of the beautiful Paramount Theatre and cannot wait to perform on the Paramount stage again and make her daughter proud.
Kelli is a former Anderson resident of 36 years. Her entire family were active community residents in Madison County. Kelli's Dad is currently the senior Professor for the entire faculty at Anderson University. She graduated from Highland Highschool and attended Anderson University. Kelli began acting and singing in the Madison County area at the age of 5 and has been involved with over 30 productions. Kelli began dance lessons at the age of 5 under the instruction of Leah Brandon and continued on with dance at The Ann Harmeson School of Dance. She was involved in highschool showchoir under the direction of Mrs. Andis and participated in such events at the Paramount as The Festival of Trees. Participating in theatre in Madison County, allowed her to win The Best Actress award at the Mainstage Theatre. Kelli currently resides in Muncie, IN and is involved with Marketing support for the Muncie Mall. She is a single mother to a 13 year old daughter. She has grown up with the magic of the beautiful Paramount Theatre and cannot wait to perform on the Paramount stage again and make her daughter proud.
Instructor: Rob Jenkins
Rob Jenkins has been a fixture in the Indianapolis Ballroom community since 1999. He was involved in professional competition in the American Smooth division, but he also teaches American Rhythm, International Standard and Latin, Argentine Tango, etc. His latest venture is a YouTube channel of instructional videos that he plans to continue to add to for the coming years. (Just search Robert Jenkins channel) Rob has done Dancing Like the Stars every year, and he looks forward to winning this year!
Rob Jenkins has been a fixture in the Indianapolis Ballroom community since 1999. He was involved in professional competition in the American Smooth division, but he also teaches American Rhythm, International Standard and Latin, Argentine Tango, etc. His latest venture is a YouTube channel of instructional videos that he plans to continue to add to for the coming years. (Just search Robert Jenkins channel) Rob has done Dancing Like the Stars every year, and he looks forward to winning this year!
Kirsten Lindhurst & Ed Godby Schwab
Celebrity: Kirsten Lindhurst
Kirsten Lindhurst grew up in Columbus, Ohio and participated in dance and show choir. After high school, Kirsten attended Heidelberg University and graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education degree and a German minor. She began teaching in Northwest Ohio and after three years, moved to Indiana to begin teaching as the Head Choral Director at Anderson High School. She teaches five concert choirs and two competitive show choirs. Kirsten currently lives in Fishers, Indiana. When she is not teaching or performing, she enjoys traveling the world, being around animals, and spending time with friends and family. Kirsten is excited to be performing at The Paramount Theatre and having the chance to help support the upkeep of the venue. She wishes everyone performing tonight to have fun and leave it all on the stage!!
Instructor: Ed Godby-Schwab
Ed has over 40 years of dance experience in several styles of dance, including ballroom, jazz, ballet, and modern. He, together with Diana Miller, form the partnership Let's Dance-Indy. He offers private and group lessons at his own studio, The Dance Center in Lapel; the Fishers YMCA; and various other facilities in Central Indiana. In addition, he also currently teaches ballroom and jazz dancing as an Adjunct Professor at IUPUI.
In his tenth year participating in the Paramount Theatre's "Dancing Like the Stars" fundraiser, he has won both the Judges' Choice and People's Choice awards with his past partners. Having participated in the Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County "Dancing With Our Stars" event for the past 6 years, he has been a past recipient of both the Judges' Choice and People's Choice Awards. Ed truly enjoys the experience of teaching his celebrity partners and watching them grow in skill and confidence from the first day to the final performance.
Kirsten Lindhurst grew up in Columbus, Ohio and participated in dance and show choir. After high school, Kirsten attended Heidelberg University and graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education degree and a German minor. She began teaching in Northwest Ohio and after three years, moved to Indiana to begin teaching as the Head Choral Director at Anderson High School. She teaches five concert choirs and two competitive show choirs. Kirsten currently lives in Fishers, Indiana. When she is not teaching or performing, she enjoys traveling the world, being around animals, and spending time with friends and family. Kirsten is excited to be performing at The Paramount Theatre and having the chance to help support the upkeep of the venue. She wishes everyone performing tonight to have fun and leave it all on the stage!!
Instructor: Ed Godby-Schwab
Ed has over 40 years of dance experience in several styles of dance, including ballroom, jazz, ballet, and modern. He, together with Diana Miller, form the partnership Let's Dance-Indy. He offers private and group lessons at his own studio, The Dance Center in Lapel; the Fishers YMCA; and various other facilities in Central Indiana. In addition, he also currently teaches ballroom and jazz dancing as an Adjunct Professor at IUPUI.
In his tenth year participating in the Paramount Theatre's "Dancing Like the Stars" fundraiser, he has won both the Judges' Choice and People's Choice awards with his past partners. Having participated in the Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County "Dancing With Our Stars" event for the past 6 years, he has been a past recipient of both the Judges' Choice and People's Choice Awards. Ed truly enjoys the experience of teaching his celebrity partners and watching them grow in skill and confidence from the first day to the final performance.
Larry Johnson & Diana Miller
Celebrity: Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson was born and raised in Delaware County Indiana. He is a 1974 graduate of Wapahani High School Selma, a 1983 graduate of the Indiana State Police 41st recruit school, a 1997 graduate of the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute, and a 2008 graduate of the Indiana Gaming Commission Academy. Larry is retired after 20 years with the Delaware County Police Department, and is currently a Criminal Investigator with the Indiana Gaming Commission. Larry has been married to his wife Rhonda for 42 years, and they have three children: Ryan, Brooks, and Sarah, and Five grandchildren: Brianna, Jace, Bailey, Ryleigh, and Avery.
Larry Johnson was born and raised in Delaware County Indiana. He is a 1974 graduate of Wapahani High School Selma, a 1983 graduate of the Indiana State Police 41st recruit school, a 1997 graduate of the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute, and a 2008 graduate of the Indiana Gaming Commission Academy. Larry is retired after 20 years with the Delaware County Police Department, and is currently a Criminal Investigator with the Indiana Gaming Commission. Larry has been married to his wife Rhonda for 42 years, and they have three children: Ryan, Brooks, and Sarah, and Five grandchildren: Brianna, Jace, Bailey, Ryleigh, and Avery.
Instructor: Diana Miller
Diana rediscovered her childhood love of dance fourteen years ago after taking an introductory ballroom class at her local YMCA. She continued her ballroom instruction with Ed Godby-Schwab, assisting with classes and eventually forming a partnership with him as Let’s Dance-Indy. As an independent instructor, Diana offers both group and private lessons at The Dance Center in Lapel, the Fishers YMCA, Noblesville Parks, the Anderson Young Ballet Theater and various other local venues and dance clubs around Indy. She particularly enjoys teaching new dancers and helping them discover their own passion for dance.
This is her eighth year participating in the Anderson Paramount Theatre’s "Dancing Like the Stars" fundraising event, where she was a past recipient of both the Judges' Choice and People's Choice Awards. For the past six years, Diana has also participated in the Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County "Dancing With Our Stars" fundraiser, where she was awarded the People's Choice and Runners-Up Judges' Choice Awards with her past partners.
Sponsored by: The Johnson Family in Memory of James J.D. Johnson
Diana rediscovered her childhood love of dance fourteen years ago after taking an introductory ballroom class at her local YMCA. She continued her ballroom instruction with Ed Godby-Schwab, assisting with classes and eventually forming a partnership with him as Let’s Dance-Indy. As an independent instructor, Diana offers both group and private lessons at The Dance Center in Lapel, the Fishers YMCA, Noblesville Parks, the Anderson Young Ballet Theater and various other local venues and dance clubs around Indy. She particularly enjoys teaching new dancers and helping them discover their own passion for dance.
This is her eighth year participating in the Anderson Paramount Theatre’s "Dancing Like the Stars" fundraising event, where she was a past recipient of both the Judges' Choice and People's Choice Awards. For the past six years, Diana has also participated in the Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County "Dancing With Our Stars" fundraiser, where she was awarded the People's Choice and Runners-Up Judges' Choice Awards with her past partners.
Sponsored by: The Johnson Family in Memory of James J.D. Johnson
RaeAnna Bierworth & Fabio Pellicori
Celebrity: RaeAnna Bierworth
RaeAnna Bierworth was raised in Frankton, IN where she attended Frankton High School. After high school she attended Ball State University and graduated with a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing. She is currently employed at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson ICU department as a registered nurse. In her spare time she enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to music, spending time with her boyfriend and friends. Her two kids, Layla and Liam, keep her very busy but she wouldn't want it any other way. She is so excited to participate in Dancing Like the Stars and support the Paramount.
Instructor: Fabio Pellicori
Fabio has been dancing since childhood. He studied music in high school and performing arts in college. Fabio was part of a contemporary/neoclassical ballet company for 3 years in Rome, Italy performing “La Traviata”; he also was a Latin/Ballroom dance competitor for many years in Italy and Europe. He came to America in 2019 to teach at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Carmel, IN. He is currently competing in Professional American Smooth with his professional dance partner. Fabio's accomplishments include: Italian National Championship Latin Finalist, Italian National Championship Standard Semi-Finalist, Platjia d’Aro (Spain) Dancesport Festival Finalist, Regional FADS Professional Open American Rhythm Champion and Motown Showdown Dancesport Challenge Professional Open American Smooth Champion.
RaeAnna Bierworth was raised in Frankton, IN where she attended Frankton High School. After high school she attended Ball State University and graduated with a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing. She is currently employed at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson ICU department as a registered nurse. In her spare time she enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to music, spending time with her boyfriend and friends. Her two kids, Layla and Liam, keep her very busy but she wouldn't want it any other way. She is so excited to participate in Dancing Like the Stars and support the Paramount.
Instructor: Fabio Pellicori
Fabio has been dancing since childhood. He studied music in high school and performing arts in college. Fabio was part of a contemporary/neoclassical ballet company for 3 years in Rome, Italy performing “La Traviata”; he also was a Latin/Ballroom dance competitor for many years in Italy and Europe. He came to America in 2019 to teach at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Carmel, IN. He is currently competing in Professional American Smooth with his professional dance partner. Fabio's accomplishments include: Italian National Championship Latin Finalist, Italian National Championship Standard Semi-Finalist, Platjia d’Aro (Spain) Dancesport Festival Finalist, Regional FADS Professional Open American Rhythm Champion and Motown Showdown Dancesport Challenge Professional Open American Smooth Champion.
Thomas Naselroad & Olga Cansino
Celebrity: Thomas Naselroad
Thomas "Tom" Naselroad was born and raised in Anderson, Indiana and graduated from Highland High School. He is a detective on the Madison County Sheriffs Department and has been with the department for 20 years. In his spare time, Tom loves to spend time with his daughter Brylee, family and friends, enjoys being outdoors, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Tom is excited to participate in Dancing Like the Stars. He loves the Paramount Theatre and wants to see it thrive!
Thomas "Tom" Naselroad was born and raised in Anderson, Indiana and graduated from Highland High School. He is a detective on the Madison County Sheriffs Department and has been with the department for 20 years. In his spare time, Tom loves to spend time with his daughter Brylee, family and friends, enjoys being outdoors, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Tom is excited to participate in Dancing Like the Stars. He loves the Paramount Theatre and wants to see it thrive!
Instructor: Olga Cansino
Olga has been dancing since she was 17. She started dancing in Russia where she spent several years studying international style dance. She competed in 10 different dances and was part of the college formation team for several years. For 20 years Olga has been performing, choreographing and teaching International and American styles of ballroom dance. She currently teaches at Carmel Ballroom Dance.
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Olga has been dancing since she was 17. She started dancing in Russia where she spent several years studying international style dance. She competed in 10 different dances and was part of the college formation team for several years. For 20 years Olga has been performing, choreographing and teaching International and American styles of ballroom dance. She currently teaches at Carmel Ballroom Dance.
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