OLGA FORAPONOVA
- US Championship finalist
- 2-time US American Smooth champion
- 2-time finalist of the World Show Championship
- Winner of the “Bright Past” award in Russia
- Recipient of the Connor Bishop Zion Foundation Award for exceptional achievement and ongoing contributions to the development of young dancers and people with disabilities.
Olga grew up in Russia and studied as a bachelor at the Institute of Culture in Chelyabinsk.
She studied ballet, choreography, folk dance and jazz, as well as ballroom dancing. After graduating from college, Olga moved to Moscow, began performing at professional competitions and became a finalist in both the European and Latin American dance programs.
In 1992, Olga had the opportunity to move to the USA. Olga teamed up with David Hamilton in 1996, and together they revolutionized American Smooth with their new interpretation of the style.
Olga and David represented the United States twice at the World Show Championships in Baden-Baden, Germany (1997 and 1998). Olga Foraponova is an international judge and coach of four American Smooth world champions.
OLGA FORAPONOVA
- US National Ballroom Finalist
- 2 times US Smooth Champions
- 2 times World Ballroom Show Dance Finalist
- Svetloe Prochloe Award in Russia
- Connor Bishop Zion Foundation Award for Special Achievements and her continued contribution to developing youth dancers and those with disabilities.
Olga grew up is Russia and studied for her bachelors degree at Institute of Culture in Cheliabinsk.
She learnt Ballet, Choreography, Folk Dancing and Jazz as well as Ballroom & Latin styles. After college Olga moved to Moscow, started competing professionally and became Finalist both in Ballroom and Latin divisions.
In 1992 Olga had an opportunity to relocate to the US. Her and David Hamilton started dancing together in 1996 and revolutionised American Smooth style.
On two occasions Olga and David were the US representatives at the World Showdance Competition in Baden Baden, Germany (1997 & 1998). They were also invited to dance in the World Cup Ballroom event in the Kremlin, which was televised to a wide audience.
These days Olga is a highly reputable International Adjudicator and Coach.
