Meet Our Team
Instructors at Oly’s are committed to nurturing confidence, artistry, and strong foundational technique in every student we teach. Helping them grow not only as dancers, but as individuals!

Olga Foraponova-Wright
Founder, Owner, Instructor
Olga, born near Moscow, trained in gymnastics from age seven but shifted to dance due to a back injury. She gained recognition in the Ural region with her dance partner by age 19. Holding a Bachelor’s in choreography, she competed in Moscow before moving to the US in 1992. With numerous National and International titles, including 2 National Professional American Smooth Champion titles, she showcased her talent on Championship Ballroom Dancing and was a two-time Finalist in the World Showdance Championship in Germany.

Danylo Yanchyshyn & Dascha Wright
Main Instructors, Program Directors
Danylo Yanchyshyn and Dascha Wright have been competing together in Ballroom & Latin Dancesport styles for over 8 years. Since then, they were named the 2021 US National Champions, 2023 Ohio Star Ball 10-Dance Champions, and 10-Dance World Championship Finalists. They are the main instructors and program directors at Oly’s Dancesport Studio. Coming for training from all over the Pacific Northwest, their students follow their passion in the energizing art of Ballroom Dancing.

Ludmila Astremskaya
Latin Dance Instructor
Mila joined Oly’s in 2023 and has since become a cornerstone of our Kids and Latin Dancesport program. Arriving from Ukraine with over 20 years of professional experience, Mila brings exceptional expertise, passion, and dedication to every class she teaches. Mila holds a strong educational background as a Teacher–Psychologist, along with a Higher Degree in Choreography. She is a Master of Sport and an Honored Artist of Variety (Stage) Arts, distinctions that reflect her elite training and accomplishments in the performing arts.

Angelina Krivorak
Studio Manager, Instructor
Coming from a competitive Ballroom Dance background, Angelina joined the team in February of 2023 as the Marketing Specialist & Manager of Oly’s Dancesport Studio. She is also one of our top dance instructors for all ages, in beginner & intermediate levels. She has a strong teaching record across a variety of artistic scopes, with a patient and interactive approach.
Angelina was Top 5 in the Highschool Ballroom division at the 2018 US National Dancesport Championships and Under 21 Ballroom Finalist of the 2020 Online Blackpool Dance Festival.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Danylo Yanchyshyn & Dascha Wright
- 2024 Amateur 10-Dance World Championship Finalists
- 2023 Ohio Star Ball Amateur 10-Dance Champions
- 2021 Under 21 US National Ballroom Champions
- 2021 Amateur Ballroom National Finalists
- 2020 Elite Dancesport Under 21 Latin Champions
- 2020 Online Blackpool Dance Festival Ballroom & Latin Finalists
- 2017 USA Representatives at the WDSF World Championship
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