
RYAN INGRAM BIO
Portrait of PPAC instructor Ryan Ingram.
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Ryan Ingram started his dance career in the summer of 1996 by traveling to London and Paris with a small group of performers from the US. Since then he has become an accomplished instructor, choreographer and event producer. His talents have led him throughout the US, Canada and Europe. He has performance credits that include Randy Jackson’s “America’s Best Dance Crew,” the Fox Teen Choice Awards, Neil Young, KRS ONE, 2000 Democratic National Convention, House of Blues and The Source “Sound Lab.”
In his work he has collaborated with groups and choreographers such as Rock Steady Crew, Jabbawockeez, Napolean and Tabitha Dumo. Ryan has also had a successful MC/DJ career to parallel his dancing credits.
He is the founder and director of both All the Right Moves after school Hip-Hop program and Automatic Response performance company. All The Right Moves was established in 2004 with the intent of providing outstanding after-school programs to the Arizona schools. The program is currently involved in 8 districts and is working with Title 1 schools bringing art and dance to the community.
All The right Moves is also committed to supporting local charities and raising funds for non-profit organizations. They hold an annual fundraiser, “Dancing for Donations” in which 100% of the proceeds are distributed to Child Help USA and The Phoenix Children’s Project. All The Right Moves embraces any opportunity to be of service to the community and is dedicated to helping those in need. Automatic Response is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, high-energy performance company who has captivated unsuspecting audiences with their diversity, skill and passion in the art of entertainment and dance.
In addition, Automatic Response has an apprentice group called the Pre-Omatics and the Ill-Matics who are an all-star cast of the most talented students that train and perform with the members of AR. The Pre-Omatics are currently the 2008 Gold Medal champions for Hip Hop International’s, “ USA Hip Hop Championships.”s.
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