Teaching
"I am incredibly passionate about working with aspiring talent, of any age or experience, with an interest & hunger for Musical Theatre.
Performing isn’t just about “doing the steps” - the magic comes from marrying choreography & technique with intention & style.
In Musical Theatre our job is to tell a story & to be able to do that through dance is where a performance really comes alive! It's from having had the opportunity to work with great choreographers like Dame Gillian Lynne, Randy Skinner, Arlene Phillips, Bill Deamer & Andrew Wright, that I have truly learnt the importance of this."
Throughout his performing career, Ryan has had extensive experience teaching at numerous vocational colleges in London & other schools around the UK.
Each Professional Masterclass or Group/Private session is tailored specifically to you & your school.
Ryan is available to book for the following:
Chrissie Cartwright
Director & Choreographer
'Ryan’s a colleague who I’ve worked with, for some years. I directed & choreographed his graduation performance at Arts Educational Schools & have since worked with him in many different capacities. He’s a great all round performer, with excellence in tap dancing. As an assistant & teacher, he’s patient, particular & full of encouragement & humour. His attention to detail is second to none. More recently, his choreography perfectly represented his students, in their agent showcase.'
Daniel Bowling
Head of Musical Theatre, Royal Academy of Music
'Ryan is not only a consummate professional... incredibly skilled, hard-working and creative, but he has the genius to teach each student as an individual with patience, kindness and understanding of their specific needs. We are incredibly fortunate to have him on our Musical Theatre Faculty here at The Royal Academy of Music!'
Michelle Guy
Principal, Big Little Theatre School (Bournemouth)
'It’s always wonderful when 'Big Little alumni' return to work with the current students. Ryan has come to work with Big Little Theatre School’s Youth Theatre Company on numerous occasions. His professionalism and talent has always inspired the students, across the ages. He instinctively pitches each session to cater for the experience and ability of the group, whether it be a West End Audition-style Masterclass to choreographing Production Numbers for the younger years. He pushes and encourages each student to achieve their personal best. His wealth of knowledge about the performing arts industry has hugely benefitted the senior 'Professional Development Programme' (PDP), as they prepare to audition for London Theatre Schools. We very much look forward to welcoming him back soon.'
Maggie Patterson
Pineapple Performing Arts School
‘Ryan is an amazing Musical Theatre teacher that has run numerous workshops for us both at the School at Pineapple Studios & at our Summerschools. We look forward to working with Ryan in the future.’
Melanie del Rosario
Head of Faculty, DM Dance Academy