Ryan Francois

Born in England, Ryan Francois is a well-established choreographer and dance instructor He is the Associate Choreographer of the Tony-nominated, Broadway hit musical 'Swing' And also a former American Swing Dance and US Open champion. He was the assistant choreographer of the movie _Swing Kids(1993)_ and Malcolm X (1992), his theatre credits also include: "Do You Come Here Often", "Dance", "Shall We Dance", "Souls in Motion", "Dancing and Singing the Blues", and 'Mr. Puntilla and his man Matti'. He has appeared in music videos for Robert Palmer, Matt Bianco, Lisa Stansfield, Timmy Thomas and The Pasadenas. In 1987, he formed The Authentic Jazz Dance Company named "Zoots and Spangles". Funded by the British Arts Council.