Hello, my name is

Ryan Dervin

Dancer | Performer | Choreographer | Teacher

ABOUT
ME
Hi, I'm Ryan. I was born and raised in Leawood, KS (a suburb of Kansas City). My love of dance goes all the way back to first grade when my mom signed me up for classes at Beller Dance Studio in nearby Overland Park, KS.

By fifth grade, I left behind most other extra curricular activities such as basketball and soccer to focus on dance. Over the next several years up through high school, I continued training through Miller Marley School of Dance & Voice as well as Music Theater for Young People (now Music Theater Kansas City).

I've had the privilege of working with widely recognized talents such as Shirley Marley, Kristen Sudeikis, Shannon Durig, Connie Ramos, Roy Lightner and so many others. In fact Roy Lightner introduced me to the world of musical theater back in high school which became another outlet to express my love of music and dance.

In 2013, I was awarded a fine arts talent and merit tuition scholarship to attend America's #1 public university dance program - University of Arizona's School of Dance. I am truly thankful to have danced and studied with some of the most talented and influential choreographers and teachers in the business.

Dance - Modern, Jazz, Ballet

Performer

Teacher

RESUME

Dance Performance Experience

Modern, Jazz, Ballet

- James Clouser: Slipknots, Black as Night, Con Spirito
- Michael Williams: 5-10-15, La Danza de Dominacion, Do You Wanna Remix?
- Sam Watson: Tales and Rhymes
- Doug Nielsen: If You Don’t Leave Me I’ll Find Someone Who Will
- Tamara Dyke Compton: Bye You
- Sherry Zunker: Evolution of A Dream
- Jose Limon: The Unsung
- Roger C Jeffery: At Your Feet
- Sarah Tallman: A Million Ways To Say Yes
- Frank Chavez: In The End

Musical Theater Experience

Actor, Singer, Dancer

Music Theater Kansas City (MTKC):
- Once Upon A Time In New Jersey (2013)
- A Man Of No Importance (2015)

Education

Student, Teacher

The University of Arizona: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap: James Clouser, Melissa Lowe, Elizabeth George, Amy Ernst, Doug Nielsen, Sam Watson, Tamara Dyke Compton, Michael Williams

Voice: Monte Ralstin

Intensives

Additional Training

- Oregon Ballet Theater
- Alonzo King Lines Ballet
- David Parsons Dance
- Perry Mansfield (College Pro Intensive)
- River North (College Pro Intensive)

Other Skills

- Partnering
- Tumbling
- Singing / Acting
- Organization
- Motivation / Energy

MY
WORK
  • All
BE
IN
TOUCH

913-952-6408

ryan@ryandervin.com

ryandervin.com

12013 England St., Overland Park, KS 66213

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