Michele Ryan,
Founder
 Studio1Dance Center On The Gulf, Naples, Florida
Platinum Coast Dance Company, Naples, Florida
Studio 1 Dance Center, Pennsylvania
Dance Express Performing Dance Company, Pennsylvania

CHOREOGRAPHED THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES 1991- PRESENT:

• Choreographed for Miss Naples and Miss Naples Teen USA
• Choreographer/Dance Coach for Naples High School Eaglette Danceline
• The Training Kids Foundation Fitness Festival, Naples, Florida
• National Child Safety Fair, Naples, Florida
• National Dance Week Performances at the Sudgen Theatre, Naples, Florida
• Seacrest Country Day School, Naples, Florida
• SnowFest Festival, Naples, Florida
• Naples High School Dance Team, Naples, Florida
• Robin Dawn Performing Dance Academy, Naples, Florida
• Girl Scouts, Naples, Florida
• Children's Dance Class Workshops for My Gym Children's Fitness Center - Pompano Beach, Florida
• Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Expressions Dance Company, Miami Beach, Florida
• Tyler T - NYC, Off Broadway
• Areas First Production of the unique version of "The Nut, All Jazz'd Up" NYC, California, Pa.
• The Mellow Theatre Performance "Gala Dance Show Event". Pa.
• National Dance Week Educator of Dance show productions. Pa, Fla, Las Vegas.
• Talent dance shows. Nation wide.
• Professional staged dance and light shows. Nation wide.
• Hershey Park, Pa.
• N.Y.C. KNICKS DANCE TEAM, NYC and NJ.
• Walt Disney Magic Music Days. Fla.
• Great Adventure Theme Park. NJ
• The Pennsylvania Choreographers Showcase. Pa.
• Edison Supper Club, New York City
• Numerous Charity Events
• Ballroom and Latin showcase performances. Pa, NYC, NJ. Fla., Las Vegas, CT.
• Award winning original competitive production dance numbers. Nation wide.
• The NYC Rockett Experience, NYC
• High School Half-Time Shows: Dance Teams - Pennsylvania, NYC
• Choreographed Routines for Sporting Events - Pennsylvania
• Theatrical Production of "Diva Divine" Top Broadway hit dance show
• "The Dog House Dancers", Competitive canine dancing with owners or handlers. 2000 - current
• Olympic Gymnastic Training Camp: "Team USA" - New York City
• Barbizon Modeling School (Nationwide): Graduation Fashion Show
• Bridal Shows - Pennsylvania, NYC
• Club U.S.A. - New York City
• West Side Theatre - Pennsylvania
• Competitive Body Builders - Nationwide
• Fitness Pageants (Nationals)
• Dance Camp America - Massachusetts
• Pennsylvania State Players - Pennsylvania
• Semi-Pro and Professional Basketball/Football Half Time shows - Pennsylvania
• Saint Ann's Basilica - Children's Mass, Televised on International TV
• Ballroom, Latin and Salsa dancing - Miami Beach, Florida, Televised on International Spanish Television
• Toys for Tots - Pennsylvania
• Applause Theatre Company - Pennsylvania
• Theatrical Productions - Pennsylvania
• Numerous Dance shows and original Production numbers - Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York City.

OUTSTANDING AWARDS AND HONORS

• Interviewed for articles in National Dance Magazines, "Studio Dance Life" and "Dance Teacher".
• The Pulse On Tour Invite to NYC (Latin Jazz/Salsa & Arabic routines)
• URBAN JAMM Dance Competition and Dance Convention - 1999 to 2006
• Bowl Games of America (2005 and 2006)
• Top High Score Nationals - "Dance Expression Dance Competition", Philadelphia, Pa. 2003
• The National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professional 2003 - 2004 Editions
• Pennsylvania Choreographers Showcase 2001 - 2004
• Women Entrepreneur Merit Award - 2000 - 2004
• National Title - URBAN JAMM - 1999 to 2006
• Named National Gold Title Winners at Paula Abdul Company Dance - Two time winners
• Invited to participate in Disney National Competition and appear on ESPN2
• Outstanding "Jazz Dancer Award" - Dance Camp America
• Tremaine Dance Competition National Title
• Kenlin Talent Award
• John Long Talent Award
• Northeast Talent Award
• Show Stoppers Competition
• Saint Jude's Dance Award
• Fred Astair Dance Award
• Best Teacher - Choreographer Award, NYC and Pa.
• Competitor for Country Western Competition (The Big Apple)
• Competitor for Latin and East Coast Swing Competition
• National African Day Dance Performance
• SPCA of Luzerne County
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Make a Wish Foundation
• Humane Society of Lackawanna County
• Toys for Tots 

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE / COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Studio 1 Dance Center's and Ms. Ryan's Contributions to the Communities:

• Performances for Neil Young Tour 2003
• Performances for CHER Tour 2003
• Dance Instructor for Head Start Program
• Dance Educator for National Dance Week to area schools and organizations.
• Director/Choreographer for many charity events such as fashion shows, dance shows, and theatre.
• Director/Choreographer and Fundraiser coordinator for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• Director/Choreographer and Fundraiser coordinator for SPCA of Luzerne County
• Humane Society of USA
• Director/Choreographer and Fundraiser coordinator for Humane Society of Lackawanna County
• Director/Choreographer and Fundraiser coordinator for Toys for Tots with the U.S. Marines
• Director/Choreographer and Fundraiser coordinator for Multiple Sclerosis
• Performance for Children's Miracle Network
• Director of Holiday Shows for Retirement Homes
• Director/Choreographer and Fundraiser coordinator for World Wild Life
• Entertainment Coordinator and performance dance shows for the Pittston Tomato Festival
• Choreographer for dance show for West Pittston Cherry Blossom, Pa
• Director/Choreographer for Easter Seals
• Director/Choreographer and Fundraiser coordinator for Make a Wish Foundation
• Humane Society of the USA
• PETA
• Choreographer and show coordinator for Chamber of Commerce Women's Network.
• Motivation speaker for youth groups, schools and organizations
• Fitness Educator for schools
• Miss East Coast Teen Pageant: Pageant Judge
• Governor School of the Arts: Northeast Judge
• Dance Judge for National Dance Competitions
• National Dance Week Educator/Choreographer Speaker
• Instructor for Girls Scouts and Brownie Troops
• Reader for "National Reading Day" area schools 

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Aerobic and Fitness Instructor - Certified International Fitness Association (IFA) (Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Mat)
• Certification Member, Group Fitness (Extra Safety)
• Certification for Mat Pilates (AFPA)
• Certification for Children's Fitness Specialist - in process
• Certification for Senior Exercise Specialist - in process
• Dance Masters of America, Professional Dance Teacher, NYC
• Dance Educators of America, Professional Dance Teacher, NYC
• United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USABDA)
• CDE Computer Training
• Chamber of Commerce Luzerne County, Pa.
• Member Chamber of Commerce Naples, Florida 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: 

• 76ers Dance Team, Philadelphia
• New York City KNICKS Dancers Boot Camp and Dance Team - New York, New Jersey
• International and American Style Ballroom and Latin - New York, New Jersey, and Florida
• Ms. Lynn Patrick (Bob Fosse dance assistant) - New York and Pennsylvania
• Mr. Peter Degan - Ballet Northeast Ballet and Dance Company - Pennsylvania
• Broadway Dance Center - New York City (Current)
• STEPS - New York City (Current)
• Joffery Ballet School, NYC
• Phil Black, NYC
• Keystone State Dance Festival Dance Conventions - Pennsylvania
• Step-Up - Connecticut
• Dance Masters of America: Dancer/Teacher Workshops
• Professional Dance Teacher: Dancer/Teacher Workshops
• Arthur Murray School of Ballroom Dancing - Pennsylvania
• David Blight School of Dance - Pennsylvania
• Ballet Theatre of Scranton - Pennsylvania
• Professional Dance Conventions - Nation wide
• Battista Ballroom and Latin Professional Training Dance Center - New Jersey
• Miami Beach, Florida 
• Jimmy Sutton
• Alexi Ramov (Ballet Guild of Lehigh Valley)
• Dance Center West (Michelle Faatz)

PROFESSIONAL DANCE VIDEOS AND NATIONAL COMMERCIALS 

• Professional Music Video - Top 40 Dance Group "XTASI"
• "So Emotional" - Whitney Houston: Partially filmed at Lehigh University
• Industrials for Sports Wear and Swim Wear - Pennsylvania, NYC.
• Neil Young Tour
• Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
• Crystal Waters Tour
• "2 Unlimited" - Top 40 Dance Band
• M&M’S
• HERSHEY CANDY
• GAP STORES
• JC PENNY’S
• Independent merchants 

LEAD PERFORMANCE / APPEARANCES

• Theatrical Production of "Top 20 Broadway Shows" (Choreographer / Lead Dancer)
• "So Emotional" - Whitney Houston
• "XTASI" - Top 40 Dance Band
• "2 Unlimited" - Top 40 Dance Band
• "Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch" - Top 40 Dance Band
• "Rhythm Syndicate" - Top 40 Dance Band
• "Crystal Waters" - Top 40 Dance Band
• West Side Theatre - "Journey To Oz" - (Lead Dancer/Singer/Dance Captain)
• "50's Dance Show" - (Lead Dancer/Singer/Dance Captain)
• Actors Circle - "Carnival" - (Lead Dancer/Singer)
• "The Matchmaker" - (Lead Dancer/Singer)
• Standing Room Only - "George M. " (Lead Dancer / Singer)
• Pennsylvania State Players - "West Side Story" / " Grease" (Velma/Frenchy/ Lead dancer)
• "Grease" - The Little Theatre - (Frenchy/Lead Dancer/Singer/Dance Captain)
• Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre - "Guys and Dolls" - (Dancer/Singer)
• Great Adventure - (Dancer)
• Hershey Park - (Dancer)
• Baseball, Football - Half-Time Shows - (Lead Dancer)
• "Expressions" Dance Company - Miami Beach, Florida - (Lead Dancer)
• "M.V.P." Professional Hip-Hop Dance Company - Pennsylvania (Lead Dancer/Assistant Choreographer)
• International TV appearance with Latin Master "Cuban Pete" performing and instructing to Salsa and Merengue in Miami Beach, Florida
• New York City KNICKS Dance Camp
• Theatrical Production of "Diva Divine" - (Lead Dancer/Choreographer)
• The Nut All Jazz'd Up - Pennsylvania (Lead Dancer / Choreographer)