Allyson Gordon & Xavier Medina
Allyson Gordon
Allyson Gordon is originally from Crawfordsville, Indiana. She graduated from Purdue University in 2007 with a BA in English Education, where she was also a member of the Purdue Dance Team and Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Allyson has been teaching English at the secondary level for 13 years. She is currently in her 4th year at Pendleton Heights High School. She teaches AP English Language and Composition and English 9.
Allyson has 2 beautiful daughters, Quinn (6) and Lea (3), who are her biggest fans! Allyson would like to thank her parents, her students in the class of 2020, and the staff of SMCSC for supporting her personally and professionally.
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.
Allyson Gordon is originally from Crawfordsville, Indiana. She graduated from Purdue University in 2007 with a BA in English Education, where she was also a member of the Purdue Dance Team and Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Allyson has been teaching English at the secondary level for 13 years. She is currently in her 4th year at Pendleton Heights High School. She teaches AP English Language and Composition and English 9.
Allyson has 2 beautiful daughters, Quinn (6) and Lea (3), who are her biggest fans! Allyson would like to thank her parents, her students in the class of 2020, and the staff of SMCSC for supporting her personally and professionally.
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.
Cindy Bradford & Jarrod Mayer
Cindy Bradford
Cindy Bradford is from Anderson Indiana and was a cheerleader for Highland High School and Anderson University. She also was a coach for a junior cheer dance team who competed at the state level. She has been a Professional Photographer,
owning her own Studio for 30 years. She is currently a Sales Rep for Warner Press and works retail as a second job. She loves sports, music, photography and playing the piano. She loves to help people and has a special place in her heart for the elderly. Her family and friends mean everything to her. Cindy is excited to participate in this year‘s “Dancing Like the Stars” and thanks her friends for encouraging her to go for it! What a great fundraising event for the beautiful Paramount Theatre!
Instructor: Jarrod Mayer
Jarrod Mayer is a software engineer by day and new student instructor by night. He grew up in Michigan and moved to Indianapolis in 2012, there he fell in love with ballroom and the love of his life. He has been dancing ever since! He is currently employed at ABC Ballroom in Noblesville, IN where he is looks forward to dancing his way into 2020!
Sponsored by:
Cindy Bradford is from Anderson Indiana and was a cheerleader for Highland High School and Anderson University. She also was a coach for a junior cheer dance team who competed at the state level. She has been a Professional Photographer,
owning her own Studio for 30 years. She is currently a Sales Rep for Warner Press and works retail as a second job. She loves sports, music, photography and playing the piano. She loves to help people and has a special place in her heart for the elderly. Her family and friends mean everything to her. Cindy is excited to participate in this year‘s “Dancing Like the Stars” and thanks her friends for encouraging her to go for it! What a great fundraising event for the beautiful Paramount Theatre!
Instructor: Jarrod Mayer
Jarrod Mayer is a software engineer by day and new student instructor by night. He grew up in Michigan and moved to Indianapolis in 2012, there he fell in love with ballroom and the love of his life. He has been dancing ever since! He is currently employed at ABC Ballroom in Noblesville, IN where he is looks forward to dancing his way into 2020!
Sponsored by:
Ellyn Ward & Scott Shook
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Ellyn Ward
Ellyn Ward is a fitness instructor at the Anderson YMCA and is sponsored by KT Properties. Ellen danced when she was young and has always enjoyed being on stage, whether dancing or singing. She likes to exercise, cook and bake, and spend time with friends and family. Ellen has been married for 20 years and has 2 sons. |
Instructor: Scott Shook
Scott is a certified, a multiple top teacher award-winning instructor, teaching for over 30 years in Indianapolis area. In 1995, given Rising Star Award for best up and coming professional (voted for by Arthur Murray owners around the country) at the World Dance-O-Rama. He teaches all styles, including Ballroom, Latin, American Smooth and Rhythm. As well as Swing and Country Western.
Scott is a certified, a multiple top teacher award-winning instructor, teaching for over 30 years in Indianapolis area. In 1995, given Rising Star Award for best up and coming professional (voted for by Arthur Murray owners around the country) at the World Dance-O-Rama. He teaches all styles, including Ballroom, Latin, American Smooth and Rhythm. As well as Swing and Country Western.
John Vieke & Kathleen Ilo
John Vieke
John Vieke has been in law enforcement for over 10 years and is a deputy patrolman at the Madison County Sheriffs Department. John has been married to his wife, Bri for 10 years and they have a beautiful daughter, Emma (10). In his spare time John likes woodworking, riding his Harley Davidson, and spending time with friends and family. John loves the Paramount Theatre and is excited to dance like the stars for such a great cause!
John Vieke has been in law enforcement for over 10 years and is a deputy patrolman at the Madison County Sheriffs Department. John has been married to his wife, Bri for 10 years and they have a beautiful daughter, Emma (10). In his spare time John likes woodworking, riding his Harley Davidson, and spending time with friends and family. John loves the Paramount Theatre and is excited to dance like the stars for such a great cause!
Instructor: Kathleen Ilo
Kathleen Ilo comes from a dance family and has been training and competing from very young age. As an amateur dancer, she quickly moved thru the ranks in International style of dancing, picking up United States Champion titles in every level along the way. Her amateur career culminated with three consecutive World Champion titles. Since turning professional, Kathleen has traveled the world to train under some of the most renowned and prestigious coaches in the Ballroom and Latin. Kathleen has competed at nearly every major Championship around the United States and Europe. After just dancing 1 year together with her current professional partner Jonas Kazlauskas from Indianapolis Dance Lessons at Starlite Ballroom, they made the Final in all dances and placed 5th overall at the 2015 World Professional 10-Dance Championship. In 2016 they were Grand Finalists again for the second year in the row.
Along with being a current professional competitor in both Ballroom and Latin styles, Kathleen is also an active Pro-Am teacher and competitor with her students. She enjoys teaching any level student regardless of age and ability and she is also very active working with kids. Her competing students range from beginner level to championship caliber and they have been attending numerous competitions across the country in American as well as International styles. She was awarded Top Teacher title at the Indianapolis Open DanceSport Competition in 2014, 2015, 2016. She has also been part of the Dancing like the Stars professional team. In 2016, Kathleen and her celebrity student won the Mirrorball Trophy at the “Dancing Like the Stars” benefit in Anderson, Indiana.
In March 2017, Kathleen with her celebrity student was the “Reason to Dance” Fundraiser for Riley Hospital Mirrorball Trophy winner. On June 24, 2017 Jonas and Kathleen placed 3rd in the World Professional Championships in Showdance division in Cervia, Italy. On Sept.6, 2017 Jonas and Kathleen became new United States Professional 10-Dance Champions.
Kathleen Ilo comes from a dance family and has been training and competing from very young age. As an amateur dancer, she quickly moved thru the ranks in International style of dancing, picking up United States Champion titles in every level along the way. Her amateur career culminated with three consecutive World Champion titles. Since turning professional, Kathleen has traveled the world to train under some of the most renowned and prestigious coaches in the Ballroom and Latin. Kathleen has competed at nearly every major Championship around the United States and Europe. After just dancing 1 year together with her current professional partner Jonas Kazlauskas from Indianapolis Dance Lessons at Starlite Ballroom, they made the Final in all dances and placed 5th overall at the 2015 World Professional 10-Dance Championship. In 2016 they were Grand Finalists again for the second year in the row.
Along with being a current professional competitor in both Ballroom and Latin styles, Kathleen is also an active Pro-Am teacher and competitor with her students. She enjoys teaching any level student regardless of age and ability and she is also very active working with kids. Her competing students range from beginner level to championship caliber and they have been attending numerous competitions across the country in American as well as International styles. She was awarded Top Teacher title at the Indianapolis Open DanceSport Competition in 2014, 2015, 2016. She has also been part of the Dancing like the Stars professional team. In 2016, Kathleen and her celebrity student won the Mirrorball Trophy at the “Dancing Like the Stars” benefit in Anderson, Indiana.
In March 2017, Kathleen with her celebrity student was the “Reason to Dance” Fundraiser for Riley Hospital Mirrorball Trophy winner. On June 24, 2017 Jonas and Kathleen placed 3rd in the World Professional Championships in Showdance division in Cervia, Italy. On Sept.6, 2017 Jonas and Kathleen became new United States Professional 10-Dance Champions.
Kelly Klein & Ed Godby Schwab
Kelly Klein
Kelly Klein was raised in Fishers, Indiana where she attended Hamilton Southeastern High School. After high school she served a mission for her church in Berlin, Germany-where she met her husband Alexander. They were married in London, England in 2010 and lived in his hometown of Southampton, England for two years. But Kelly missed her Hoosier roots-so they made the trip back in 2012 and have lived in Indiana ever since! Last year they bought a home in Pendleton where their 5 year old son Atticus attends Pendleton Elementary and their 3 year old son Ollie goes to ABA Therapy at The Growing Place in Anderson. Kelly teaches High Fitness at the Anderson YMCA and is THRILLED to be given the opportunity to participate in Dancing Like the Stars!
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 dancing as an Adjunct Professor at IUPUI.
In his ninth 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 5 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.
Kelly Klein was raised in Fishers, Indiana where she attended Hamilton Southeastern High School. After high school she served a mission for her church in Berlin, Germany-where she met her husband Alexander. They were married in London, England in 2010 and lived in his hometown of Southampton, England for two years. But Kelly missed her Hoosier roots-so they made the trip back in 2012 and have lived in Indiana ever since! Last year they bought a home in Pendleton where their 5 year old son Atticus attends Pendleton Elementary and their 3 year old son Ollie goes to ABA Therapy at The Growing Place in Anderson. Kelly teaches High Fitness at the Anderson YMCA and is THRILLED to be given the opportunity to participate in Dancing Like the Stars!
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 dancing as an Adjunct Professor at IUPUI.
In his ninth 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 5 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.
Michelle Boles & Rob Jenkins
Michelle Boles
Michelle Boles is a registered nurse who has worked in our community for 23 years. She is currently employed in Community Hospital Anderson’s surgical services department as a circulator in the operating room. Michelle was the 2018 recipient of the prestigious William J. Tierney award recognizing outstanding clinical skills and compassionate care in the nursing profession. She currently serves as the chairman for the Surgical Services Shared Governance Committee and is also the Co-Chairman for the Nursing Professional Practice Committee and is proud to be representing Community Hospital this evening. When Michelle is not taking care of patients, she can be found in a local gym or at a softball field proudly supporting her two girls who are very active in athletics around the community. Yes, she’s the one holding a sign and yelling from the stands. Go Bulldogs! Go RedHawks! This is Michelle’s second year serving on the Dancing Like the Stars Committee. She has been attending this event for many years and is enjoying experiencing the behind the scene efforts of this wonderful group. Michelle enjoys live music, concerts, spending time with friends, walking and biking. The Paramount has afforded Michelle many fond memories over the years and she is excited to be a small part of seeing that it’s rich heritage continues for her children and many more!
Michelle Boles is a registered nurse who has worked in our community for 23 years. She is currently employed in Community Hospital Anderson’s surgical services department as a circulator in the operating room. Michelle was the 2018 recipient of the prestigious William J. Tierney award recognizing outstanding clinical skills and compassionate care in the nursing profession. She currently serves as the chairman for the Surgical Services Shared Governance Committee and is also the Co-Chairman for the Nursing Professional Practice Committee and is proud to be representing Community Hospital this evening. When Michelle is not taking care of patients, she can be found in a local gym or at a softball field proudly supporting her two girls who are very active in athletics around the community. Yes, she’s the one holding a sign and yelling from the stands. Go Bulldogs! Go RedHawks! This is Michelle’s second year serving on the Dancing Like the Stars Committee. She has been attending this event for many years and is enjoying experiencing the behind the scene efforts of this wonderful group. Michelle enjoys live music, concerts, spending time with friends, walking and biking. The Paramount has afforded Michelle many fond memories over the years and she is excited to be a small part of seeing that it’s rich heritage continues for her children and many more!
Instructor: Rob Jenkins
Rob Jenkins is happy to once again be a part of the Paramount Theatre's Dancing Like the Stars event. Rob holds a degree in Anthropology from IU, but after college his love of dance drew him to become a ballroom dance instructor. For the last 19 years, he has been a full time ballroom dance instructor and five of those years, Rob danced in professional ballroom competitions with his wife Melissa. He competed in the smooth division, but he is also proficient in all styles of ballroom as well as salsa and Argentine tango. Outside of dance, Rob enjoys reading and gardening. His greatest passion is taking care of his 5-year old adopted daughter with his wife.
Rob Jenkins is happy to once again be a part of the Paramount Theatre's Dancing Like the Stars event. Rob holds a degree in Anthropology from IU, but after college his love of dance drew him to become a ballroom dance instructor. For the last 19 years, he has been a full time ballroom dance instructor and five of those years, Rob danced in professional ballroom competitions with his wife Melissa. He competed in the smooth division, but he is also proficient in all styles of ballroom as well as salsa and Argentine tango. Outside of dance, Rob enjoys reading and gardening. His greatest passion is taking care of his 5-year old adopted daughter with his wife.
Mike Truman & Diana Miller
Mike Truman
Mike Truman is retired from construction work, but enjoys volunteering at AU, the Christian Center, and Holy Grounds at Madison Park Church of God. In his spare time, he enjoys running, snowboarding, hiking, and golf. Mike and his wife, Paige are blessed with a blended family of four sons, a daughter, and five beautiful grandchildren. Mike is excited to participate in Dancing Like the Stars because he wants to step outside his comfort zone and do something fun, that also benefits the community.
Instructor: Diana Miller
Diana rediscovered her childhood love of dance twelve 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 seventh 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 five 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.
Mike Truman is retired from construction work, but enjoys volunteering at AU, the Christian Center, and Holy Grounds at Madison Park Church of God. In his spare time, he enjoys running, snowboarding, hiking, and golf. Mike and his wife, Paige are blessed with a blended family of four sons, a daughter, and five beautiful grandchildren. Mike is excited to participate in Dancing Like the Stars because he wants to step outside his comfort zone and do something fun, that also benefits the community.
Instructor: Diana Miller
Diana rediscovered her childhood love of dance twelve 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 seventh 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 five 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.
Molly Cooper & Adam Trogdlen
Molly Cooper
Molly Cooper loves her job at Cooper Insurance Service, Inc., which keeps her busy, but she also loves being involved in the Madison County community. Molly is also an (admittedly) crazy dog lady, with the two best boxers in the world, a micro-brew enthusiast, and loves to cook, play the guitar, and sing. Molly is excited to participate in Dancing Like the Stars, because she loves the Paramount Theatre, is passionate about the Anderson Community and wants to see it thrive!
Molly Cooper loves her job at Cooper Insurance Service, Inc., which keeps her busy, but she also loves being involved in the Madison County community. Molly is also an (admittedly) crazy dog lady, with the two best boxers in the world, a micro-brew enthusiast, and loves to cook, play the guitar, and sing. Molly is excited to participate in Dancing Like the Stars, because she loves the Paramount Theatre, is passionate about the Anderson Community and wants to see it thrive!
Instructor: Adam Trodglen
Adam Trogdlen began teaching in 2007 with Arthur Murray and has been teaching out of Carmel Ballroom Studio for almost two years. He specializes in beginner dancers and West Coast Swing. Adam competes in West Coast sparingly and has a number of top 3 finishes. In his dancing career he has had the opportunity to train and dance with top professionals in all dances across the country. He has also had the honor to teach professional athletes including NBA Allstars and IndyCar drivers. This is his 5 year participating in the Paramount Theatre's Dancing Like the Stars event. He thoroughly enjoys and relishes any opportunity he gets to use his dance knowledge and training for such a great cause.
Adam Trogdlen began teaching in 2007 with Arthur Murray and has been teaching out of Carmel Ballroom Studio for almost two years. He specializes in beginner dancers and West Coast Swing. Adam competes in West Coast sparingly and has a number of top 3 finishes. In his dancing career he has had the opportunity to train and dance with top professionals in all dances across the country. He has also had the honor to teach professional athletes including NBA Allstars and IndyCar drivers. This is his 5 year participating in the Paramount Theatre's Dancing Like the Stars event. He thoroughly enjoys and relishes any opportunity he gets to use his dance knowledge and training for such a great cause.
Tim Rogers & Yulia Shook
Tim Rogers
Tim Rogers is CEO and General Manager of Phillippe Water, Inc in Anderson, Indiana. He is a Chamber Member, IWQA President, and past Rotarian. Tim loves the "lake life," including boating and jet skiing. He also enjoys motorcycle riding, water treatment, and most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren. Tim is excited to participate in Dancing like the Stars to promote Phillippe Water and help the Paramount Theatre.
Instructor: Yulia Shook
Yulia Shook is an independent instructor who teaches at Starlite Ballroom Dance School and is NDCA registered as a teacher and professional competitor. She has 18 years of teaching experience in both American and International styles, as well as Country Western.
Currently, she teaches at various dance clubs of Indianapolis, such as the Continental Dance Club, UDA Dance and, Indy Dancers. She enjoys teaching social as well as competitive students. Yulia and her husband Scott compete and perform with their students and as professionals through the Midwest.
Both Yulia and Scoot have participated in “Dancing Like The Stars” at the Paramount in Anderson. Together, they have won five Mirror Ball trophies out of nine years, two for Scott and one for Yulia. This is Yulia’s sixth year participating in Meals on Wheels DWTS. Yulia and Scott’s goal is to make learning how to dance fun for everyone.
Tim Rogers is CEO and General Manager of Phillippe Water, Inc in Anderson, Indiana. He is a Chamber Member, IWQA President, and past Rotarian. Tim loves the "lake life," including boating and jet skiing. He also enjoys motorcycle riding, water treatment, and most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren. Tim is excited to participate in Dancing like the Stars to promote Phillippe Water and help the Paramount Theatre.
Instructor: Yulia Shook
Yulia Shook is an independent instructor who teaches at Starlite Ballroom Dance School and is NDCA registered as a teacher and professional competitor. She has 18 years of teaching experience in both American and International styles, as well as Country Western.
Currently, she teaches at various dance clubs of Indianapolis, such as the Continental Dance Club, UDA Dance and, Indy Dancers. She enjoys teaching social as well as competitive students. Yulia and her husband Scott compete and perform with their students and as professionals through the Midwest.
Both Yulia and Scoot have participated in “Dancing Like The Stars” at the Paramount in Anderson. Together, they have won five Mirror Ball trophies out of nine years, two for Scott and one for Yulia. This is Yulia’s sixth year participating in Meals on Wheels DWTS. Yulia and Scott’s goal is to make learning how to dance fun for everyone.
Tom Newman, Jr. & Olga Cansino
Tom Newman
Thomas Newman, Jr. was born in Anderson and attended Hazelwood School where he was captain of the school safety patrols. He graduated from Anderson High School where he proudly received an A sweater for golf. After high school Tom worked in Washington, D.C. for Congressman J. Edward Roush, was elected first president of the Capitol Hill Young Democrats and received a B.A. Degree and Master’s Degree from American University. Tom graduated from I.U. Law School with honors and returned to Anderson to practice law. In 1976 Tom started a judicial career which ended 43 years later. He served as President of the Indiana Judges Association. Tom is very proud of his community involvement. He started the 8th Street Historical Society, served on the Historical Preservation Commission, was a member of the Madison County Bicentennial Commission and was responsible for the erection of historical markers which still bless our community, served on the board of directors and as president of Center for Mental Health, the YMCA, was first president of the Madison County I.U. Alumni Association and received its Community Service Award in 1994. Tom also served as President of the Board of Directors of The Wilson Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Tom purchased the Christian Science Church where he attended as a youth and which he intends to convert to a community center in honor of his parents, Thomas and Helen Newman. Tom currently is a commissioner on the Anderson Housing Authority. Tom has previously danced on the Paramount stage, 70 years ago, when he performed at Angela’s Dance Studio’s annual recital. He has pictures to prove it. Tom’s son, Alexander, is a local attorney and past participant in this event.
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.
Thomas Newman, Jr. was born in Anderson and attended Hazelwood School where he was captain of the school safety patrols. He graduated from Anderson High School where he proudly received an A sweater for golf. After high school Tom worked in Washington, D.C. for Congressman J. Edward Roush, was elected first president of the Capitol Hill Young Democrats and received a B.A. Degree and Master’s Degree from American University. Tom graduated from I.U. Law School with honors and returned to Anderson to practice law. In 1976 Tom started a judicial career which ended 43 years later. He served as President of the Indiana Judges Association. Tom is very proud of his community involvement. He started the 8th Street Historical Society, served on the Historical Preservation Commission, was a member of the Madison County Bicentennial Commission and was responsible for the erection of historical markers which still bless our community, served on the board of directors and as president of Center for Mental Health, the YMCA, was first president of the Madison County I.U. Alumni Association and received its Community Service Award in 1994. Tom also served as President of the Board of Directors of The Wilson Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Tom purchased the Christian Science Church where he attended as a youth and which he intends to convert to a community center in honor of his parents, Thomas and Helen Newman. Tom currently is a commissioner on the Anderson Housing Authority. Tom has previously danced on the Paramount stage, 70 years ago, when he performed at Angela’s Dance Studio’s annual recital. He has pictures to prove it. Tom’s son, Alexander, is a local attorney and past participant in this event.
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.
Wendi Carter Hopkins & Toby Rave
Wendi Carter-Hopkins
Wendi Carter-Hopkins is self employed at Wendi Carter Realty and a contract carrier for the United States Postal Service. Wendy is a mother of 10 and has been married for 30 years. She is very involved in the Madison County community, through the Realtor Association, MLK Clean-Up, Anderson Madison County Black Chamber of Commerce, Sherman St. Church of God, NAACP, and Black Expo. Wendy loves to dance and is excited to participate in this years Dancing Like the Stars event!
Instructor: Adam Trodglen
Adam Trogdlen began teaching in 2007 with Arthur Murray and has been teaching out of Carmel Ballroom Studio for almost two years. He specializes in beginner dancers and West Coast Swing. Adam competes in West Coast sparingly and has a number of top 3 finishes. In his dancing career he has had the opportunity to train and dance with top professionals in all dances across the country. He has also had the honor to teach professional athletes including NBA Allstars and IndyCar drivers. This is his 5 year participating in the Paramount Theatre's Dancing Like the Stars event. He thoroughly enjoys and relishes any opportunity he gets to use his dance knowledge and training for such a great cause.
Wendi Carter-Hopkins is self employed at Wendi Carter Realty and a contract carrier for the United States Postal Service. Wendy is a mother of 10 and has been married for 30 years. She is very involved in the Madison County community, through the Realtor Association, MLK Clean-Up, Anderson Madison County Black Chamber of Commerce, Sherman St. Church of God, NAACP, and Black Expo. Wendy loves to dance and is excited to participate in this years Dancing Like the Stars event!
Instructor: Adam Trodglen
Adam Trogdlen began teaching in 2007 with Arthur Murray and has been teaching out of Carmel Ballroom Studio for almost two years. He specializes in beginner dancers and West Coast Swing. Adam competes in West Coast sparingly and has a number of top 3 finishes. In his dancing career he has had the opportunity to train and dance with top professionals in all dances across the country. He has also had the honor to teach professional athletes including NBA Allstars and IndyCar drivers. This is his 5 year participating in the Paramount Theatre's Dancing Like the Stars event. He thoroughly enjoys and relishes any opportunity he gets to use his dance knowledge and training for such a great cause.
2020 Team Competition
Teams & Instructors
Team Clip Zone/Summit Salon Academy
Team Members:
Devon Robinson Ashley Smith
Carissa Ward Melissa Wright
Tiffany Meadows Queque Huffman
Paige Halcomb Kenzie Richmond
Lacey Jarvis Zach Kerr
Brandy Kerr
Nikki Hollingsworth
Instructor: Kristen Motz Rivera
Performing has always been a big part of my life. Having grown-up with both parents in theater, I know
at a young age that I too would find a place on the stage and it would be through dance that I would find
my fit.
I grew up, like many small children, in dance. At the ago of three, I began tumbling—followed by ballet,
tap and jazz. I continued dance through my younger years but ended up perusing other hobbies in my
teens. It wasn’t until college that I continued my love for dance. I performed with Johari Dance Troupe
at Purdue University from 2000-2003. Johari was an African dance troupe that performed around the
state and with incredible individuals such as Maya Angelou.
During my four years at Purdue, I also took 3 semesters of Modern Dance. It wasn’t until my senior year
that I decided to challenge myself in professional dance for the NFL. I tried out for Colts Cheerleading
and was accepted to represent my team and state in 2003-2004.
After cheerleading, I danced for two years for an aspiring young hip-hop artist out of Chicago. We
performed both in Chicago and in Indianapolis. After taking a little over a year off dance and after
relocating to downtown Indianapolis, I passed by a charming little dance studio with a sign in the
window that said, Into Salsa. It was there that I spent most of my dance experience learning Latin
Dance. Owner Yang Xiao taught me Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha and Marangua. I quickly fell in love with
the music and style of Latin dance and within about 4 months, I began teaching beginning salsa
alongside Yang.
I joined an all-ladies dance group called Las Chica’s El Meson that performed for Latin dance club, El
Meson, on the north side of Indianapolis. I also performed with an all-girls group called Cadencias
Latinas, that represented into Salsa and performed for many local events including salsa congresses
member, I soon began teaching choreography alongside Yang. Sadly, after over 10 years, the studio
closed its doors but my love for dance continues to grow.
This is my second year performing with Dancing our the Stars event in Noblesville, Indiana benefiting
Meals on Wheels. This will be my fifth year performing with Dancing Like the Stars event in Anderson. I
am honored to be part of such of such an amazing fundraiser and look forward too many more years
ahead.
Team Members:
Devon Robinson Ashley Smith
Carissa Ward Melissa Wright
Tiffany Meadows Queque Huffman
Paige Halcomb Kenzie Richmond
Lacey Jarvis Zach Kerr
Brandy Kerr
Nikki Hollingsworth
Instructor: Kristen Motz Rivera
Performing has always been a big part of my life. Having grown-up with both parents in theater, I know
at a young age that I too would find a place on the stage and it would be through dance that I would find
my fit.
I grew up, like many small children, in dance. At the ago of three, I began tumbling—followed by ballet,
tap and jazz. I continued dance through my younger years but ended up perusing other hobbies in my
teens. It wasn’t until college that I continued my love for dance. I performed with Johari Dance Troupe
at Purdue University from 2000-2003. Johari was an African dance troupe that performed around the
state and with incredible individuals such as Maya Angelou.
During my four years at Purdue, I also took 3 semesters of Modern Dance. It wasn’t until my senior year
that I decided to challenge myself in professional dance for the NFL. I tried out for Colts Cheerleading
and was accepted to represent my team and state in 2003-2004.
After cheerleading, I danced for two years for an aspiring young hip-hop artist out of Chicago. We
performed both in Chicago and in Indianapolis. After taking a little over a year off dance and after
relocating to downtown Indianapolis, I passed by a charming little dance studio with a sign in the
window that said, Into Salsa. It was there that I spent most of my dance experience learning Latin
Dance. Owner Yang Xiao taught me Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha and Marangua. I quickly fell in love with
the music and style of Latin dance and within about 4 months, I began teaching beginning salsa
alongside Yang.
I joined an all-ladies dance group called Las Chica’s El Meson that performed for Latin dance club, El
Meson, on the north side of Indianapolis. I also performed with an all-girls group called Cadencias
Latinas, that represented into Salsa and performed for many local events including salsa congresses
member, I soon began teaching choreography alongside Yang. Sadly, after over 10 years, the studio
closed its doors but my love for dance continues to grow.
This is my second year performing with Dancing our the Stars event in Noblesville, Indiana benefiting
Meals on Wheels. This will be my fifth year performing with Dancing Like the Stars event in Anderson. I
am honored to be part of such of such an amazing fundraiser and look forward too many more years
ahead.
Team Rotary Club
Team Members:
Tyrone Thomas
Thonja Nicholson
Jill Barker
Annika King
Crystal Williams
Rickie Crawley
Denis Rance
Instructor: David Fennig
David Fenning is the owner of Harmony Dance Studio located in downtown Muncie. David has been dancing ballroom, salsa, and swing for 16+ years and teaching for 7. He enjoys Argentine Tango for the purity of the lead/follow relationships. Throughout David's career he has won several awards including: 1st Place at Derby City Swing and Judges Choice for Dancing With The Stars for Marion County.
Team Members:
Tyrone Thomas
Thonja Nicholson
Jill Barker
Annika King
Crystal Williams
Rickie Crawley
Denis Rance
Instructor: David Fennig
David Fenning is the owner of Harmony Dance Studio located in downtown Muncie. David has been dancing ballroom, salsa, and swing for 16+ years and teaching for 7. He enjoys Argentine Tango for the purity of the lead/follow relationships. Throughout David's career he has won several awards including: 1st Place at Derby City Swing and Judges Choice for Dancing With The Stars for Marion County.
Team St. Vincent Anderson
Team Members:
Emily Abshire Brittney Wallace
Gracie Anderson Lizzy Hyde
Kim Beker Kamryn Kennedy
Kamryn Buck Kayla Voltz
Dani Crehan Ashley Tharp
Shelly Robinson-Crehan
Leland Franklin Pierre Berry
Team Bio:
Ascension St. Vincent Anderson has faithfully served patients and families in this community for more than 125 years. The hospital's dance team -- made up of 14 dedicated associates, volunteers, nurses, office professionals, family members and friends with a combined 80 years of hospital experience -- is going to bring that same high-level of commitment and passion to the dance floor to support the Paramount and Anderson!
Instructor: Wendy Buck
My name is Wendy Buck. I am 45, married to Steve Buck, and we have 5 kiddos, aging from 21 to 5 years of age. We are a VERY BUSY family with one child in college, 2 playing volleyball for 2 different schools, 1 playing softball, another in gymnastics, and don't forget, the VERY ACTIVE toddler. Being a mom is the best thing ever! My kiddos are my life! I do indeed love Jesus and give HIM all the glory for my gifts and passions. Our family attends Northview Church, where we volunteer in several outreach projects and serve on the welcoming committee.
I have worked for St Vincent Anderson for 22 years. I started my career in family practice, then worked as an EMT, traveled on several medical missions trips, and finally landed my current job as an RN in the Emergency Department 11 years ago. I also serve as a Life Coach for the Spirit of Wellness Program. I take health and wellness very seriously. I have been teaching Dance Worship for over 20 years and Fitness Classes for the past 9 years. I am a NASM Fitness Instructor and I currently lead IMPACT180 Ministry in Middletown, IN. We are a fun and energetic group, devoted to wellness and balanced living...Keeping GOD the center of all we do!
Team Members:
Emily Abshire Brittney Wallace
Gracie Anderson Lizzy Hyde
Kim Beker Kamryn Kennedy
Kamryn Buck Kayla Voltz
Dani Crehan Ashley Tharp
Shelly Robinson-Crehan
Leland Franklin Pierre Berry
Team Bio:
Ascension St. Vincent Anderson has faithfully served patients and families in this community for more than 125 years. The hospital's dance team -- made up of 14 dedicated associates, volunteers, nurses, office professionals, family members and friends with a combined 80 years of hospital experience -- is going to bring that same high-level of commitment and passion to the dance floor to support the Paramount and Anderson!
Instructor: Wendy Buck
My name is Wendy Buck. I am 45, married to Steve Buck, and we have 5 kiddos, aging from 21 to 5 years of age. We are a VERY BUSY family with one child in college, 2 playing volleyball for 2 different schools, 1 playing softball, another in gymnastics, and don't forget, the VERY ACTIVE toddler. Being a mom is the best thing ever! My kiddos are my life! I do indeed love Jesus and give HIM all the glory for my gifts and passions. Our family attends Northview Church, where we volunteer in several outreach projects and serve on the welcoming committee.
I have worked for St Vincent Anderson for 22 years. I started my career in family practice, then worked as an EMT, traveled on several medical missions trips, and finally landed my current job as an RN in the Emergency Department 11 years ago. I also serve as a Life Coach for the Spirit of Wellness Program. I take health and wellness very seriously. I have been teaching Dance Worship for over 20 years and Fitness Classes for the past 9 years. I am a NASM Fitness Instructor and I currently lead IMPACT180 Ministry in Middletown, IN. We are a fun and energetic group, devoted to wellness and balanced living...Keeping GOD the center of all we do!
Team Timesteppers
Team Members:
Diana Miles Judy Beaty
Barbara Newsom Pat Schafhauser
Jean Brown Joyce Johnson
Dennis Dworski Robin Henderson
Bess Dworski Nadine Sheppard
Libby Gipson
Instructor: Carol (Shipley-Crandall) Snider
Carol and her husband, Robert, reside in Elwood, Indiana. Carol owned and operated Crandall’s Physical Arts Dance and Gymnastics Studio in Pendleton, Indiana for 28 years. While there, she also choreographed High School Auxiliary Corps and Choirs. Carol has also choreographed theater productions for several high schools, civic theaters and Christian Youth Theater. Carol has performed with and instructed along with co-instructor Libby Gipson, a group of senior tap dancers known as the “Timesteppers”. The “Timesteppers” practice at the Washington Park Oasis Senior Center on East Washington Street in Indianapolis. The “Timesteppers” preform for assisted living centers and other civic events throughout central Indiana.
Team Members:
Diana Miles Judy Beaty
Barbara Newsom Pat Schafhauser
Jean Brown Joyce Johnson
Dennis Dworski Robin Henderson
Bess Dworski Nadine Sheppard
Libby Gipson
Instructor: Carol (Shipley-Crandall) Snider
Carol and her husband, Robert, reside in Elwood, Indiana. Carol owned and operated Crandall’s Physical Arts Dance and Gymnastics Studio in Pendleton, Indiana for 28 years. While there, she also choreographed High School Auxiliary Corps and Choirs. Carol has also choreographed theater productions for several high schools, civic theaters and Christian Youth Theater. Carol has performed with and instructed along with co-instructor Libby Gipson, a group of senior tap dancers known as the “Timesteppers”. The “Timesteppers” practice at the Washington Park Oasis Senior Center on East Washington Street in Indianapolis. The “Timesteppers” preform for assisted living centers and other civic events throughout central Indiana.