Biography & Class Description

Ryan Beck has done commercial dance work for ESPN, MTV, Fuse TV, Mini Cooper, Microsoft, FedEx, and Sandals Resort, and appeared in the Mercedes Benz commercial in Frankfurt, Germany. He was an ensemble dancer with Disney's Tarzan Stage Show, and danced back-up for Hard Rock Live Tour and special engagements with YouTube sensation Britney Houston. Ryan has choreographed for Central Florida Ballet and Ballet South of Orlando under the direction of Russell Sultzbach of Joffrey Ballet. He has worked for Choreographers Ball in Los Angeles, and done industrials in Miami, Las Vegas, Paris, New York and Atlanta.  He danced with the Disney Corp for two years in Tokyo, Japan where he also worked with Tovaris Wilson and Andre Fuentes. He just completed a tour of Spain with MOMIX Dance Company, and is currently developing a new project with MTV. Ryan is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association.

Contemporary

This class, heavily influenced by strong ballet technique, breakdancing, and acro, is a technique-based, contemporary/street jazz experience with an emphasis on style and precision. The class focuses on the fundamentals of movement, improvement of flexibility, upper body strengthening and common dance vocabulary. Students gain a comfort level with the basics that are expected at most auditions, such as pas de bouree, chaine, single and double turns, chase, and various footwork. Upbeat, positive, feedback coupled with an approachable, non-threatening atmosphere encourages a great and effective learning environment.