CELEBRITY:  BRANDON WARD

My name is Brandon Ward and I am a lifelong resident of Anderson. I am a 1993 graduate of Highland High School and furthered my education at Ball State University. I have been married to my wonderful wife Ellyn Ward for over 23 years. We have two children Gavin and Carson Ward. Gavin is a junior at Ball State University and Carson is currently a Senior at Frankton High School. I am employed by Witkemper Insurance Group where I am a Commercial Account Executive. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and cheering for my beloved Notre Dame Irish and Indianapolis Colts.

PROFESSIONAL:  OLGA CANSINO

Olga Cansino began studying ballroom dancing at the age of 17 at the prestigious Moscow State University in Russia.  While in Russia, she competed in International Style Ballroom dance and was part of the college formation team for several years.  Olga began teaching dance lessons at the age of 20. For 25 years Olga has been performing, choreographing and teaching International and American styles of ballroom dance as well as Formation/Team dance and Cabaret Style dancing. Between 2005 and 2010, Olga was a dance instructor and co-owner of Simply Ballroom.  She became a co-founder of Dance Factor Club in 2011. She currently teaches group and private ballroom dance lessons for beginning and intermediate levels, for both children and adults at Carmel Ballroom Dance Studio, as well as other events in Indianapolis, Fishers, Westfield and Carmel areas.  Olga is proud to take part in numerous dance fundraisers benefiting local communities, including Special Olympics’ Big Ballroom Bash; Anderson’s Paramount Dancing Like the Stars; and Hamilton County’s Meals on Wheels Dancing With Our Stars.