Ryan P. Casey is a nationally recognized tap dancer, teacher and choreographer who began training at The Dance Inn in Lexington, Massachusetts, at the age of five. An alumnus of the YoungArts program, The School at Jacob’s Pillow and NYU’s Gallatin School, he was a member of the Legacy Dance Company, where he is now on faculty, and served as Dance Captain of the New England Tap Ensemble, directed by Aaron Tolson. In addition to a burgeoning solo career, Ryan is a founding member of Michelle Dorrance’s company, Dorrance Dance. He has written for CNN.com, Dance Studio Life, Dance Spirit and Dance Teacher, and his work has been presented throughout the Northeast. www.ryanpcasey.com
In its inaugural effort, The American Tap Dance Foundation's new lecture-demonstration series fulfills its promise to educate and to honor the dance form through discussions, anecdotes and videos.
Juggling, dancing, comedy, singing, contact improvisation and more from some of New York City's top talent garnered great laughter and applause at UPTOWN DOWNTOWN, a one-night-only benefit for the Abrons Arts Center on Monday evening.