Ryan Kasprzak

Ryan Kasprzak
ryankasprzak@danceruniverse.com
Astoria, NY
RyanKasprzak.com

Birthday: February 7

I'm from: MI

Years Dancing: 15

I've Studied: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern, Ballroom

I Am A: Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, Enthusiast

Favorite Company: Parallel Exit: Physical Comedy Theater

I'd Like to Meet: Gregory Hines

Favorite Books / TV / Music: Ben Folds

About Me: The NY Times says Ryan, "can get laughs simply by breathing.” His unique comic style has been featured at Tap City, the NY Musical Festival, the West Virginia Tap Festival, and the Cos Fest in Barcelona, Spain. He appeared with Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in Broadway Under the Stars recorded live in Central Park for CBS television. Ryan served as dance captain for the International Tour of Fosse and has been honored to perform with such legendary entertainers as Liza Minelli, Gregory Hines, Ben Vereen, Ann Reinking and the Nicholas Brothers. Recent performances include Revolution at the Joyce Theatre and Cut to the Chase at 59E59 Theater. Ryan is the host of the dance podcast "Funkalicious Feet" available for free download at www.podcastgo.com or www.ryankasprzak.com. He is also a member of the resident faculty at the Broadway Theatre Project.

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Ryan Kasprzak wrote

In the Heights media (3/19/2008)

Nope...there's no fancy effects in the show.

P.S.  I like your ballet dancer picture.
-Bear

jenk360 wrote

Legally Blonde (3/18/2008)

Ughh...I don't think I want him to do the "bend and snap:  :)  

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  • WOW!!!
    05/13/2008 06:49:07 PM EST
    attached to Smooth Walrus
  • "No, No, Nanette" Taps Up City Center Encores!
    05/08/2008 11:06:38 AM EST
    The star-studded No, No, Nanette opens tonight to conclude this season's City Center Encores!  The show features the classic tap dancing style of choreographer Randy Skinner and is bursting with big name starpower.  Rosie O'Donnell headlines a loaded cast that includes Sandy Duncan, Mara Davi, Tony winner Beth Leavel, and a slew of the finest tap dancers in town.  No, No, Nanette is part of City Center's Great American Musicals in Concert and has a brief run from May 8 - 12.   Check out cast interviews and highlights from the show on this weeks Broadway Beat
  • Broadway Gets Billy Elliot Preview
    04/23/2008 02:09:34 PM EST
    Billy Elliot introduced three soon-to-be Broadway stars with a dynamic media showcase held at New York's Professional Performing Arts School yesterday afternoon.  Sir Elton John, Billy Elliot's composer, performed an excerpt from the show, only to be out-shined by the stunning talent of three boys who will rotate the title role of Billy.  Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish, and David Alvarez joined the pop legend in a chorus of Electricity before exploding into a tremendous dance break of handsprings, pirouettes, and pure youthful energy.  The number was put together specifically for this event and provoked an enormous roar from the crowd as the boys concluded their finale of synchronized ala seconde turns.  Broadway audiences will undoubtedly have a similar reaction when the show opens at the Imperial Theatre on October 1st.
  • Download a Dance Lesson
    04/11/2008 04:24:07 PM EST
    Whether you're a bunhead, hoofer, jazz bunny, or hip hopopotamus there's something for every dancer at Podcast GO.  With the launch of their new GO Dance channel, Podcast Go (a website full of free instructional videos) is giving eager dancers a new high-tech learning tool.  GO Dance features a diverse faculty of world class choreographers giving performance tips, teaching routines, and sharing their professional knowledge through short webisodes that are free to download on the GO Dance website.  With one click you can pick up some sweet new disco moves, brush up your pirouettes, or learn a routine from Madonna's latest tour.
  • You Could Be Billy Elliot
    03/27/2008 05:16:52 PM EST
    As Billy Elliot - The Musical builds up to a Broadway opening this fall, the show continues its nationwide search for a new star.  With auditions in numerous U.S. cities, Billy Elliot is scouring the country in search of an amazing young triple threat to play the title roll of Billy.  The show is also casting the role of Michael, Billy's best friend, and looking for a group of tutu touting ballet girls.

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