Ryan discovered dance through the energy of country line dancing before falling in love with partner styles, especially West Coast Swing and Hustle.

A traveling instructor, All-Star competitor, judge, and Pro-Am coach, he’s known for dynamic movement, seamless connection, and an engaging, witty teaching style.  Beyond his own competitive achievements, Ryan is deeply committed to growth through continuous learning, refining, and applying new dance techniques to elevate both his own performance and his teaching. With a strong background in education, Ryan blends technique, clarity, and fun to help dancers at every level grow in both skill and expression.

Above all, he believes dance should be an enriching, memorable, and joyful experience.