Ryan is an accomplished choreographer, creative director, and performer with an extensive career spanning stage, screen, and international live events. Best known for reaching the Top 20 in Series 2 of the BBC's So You Think You Can Dance and for his standout performances on Sky’s Got to Dance, Ryan first made waves in the industry at just 19, securing his professional debut in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake.

His career in London’s West End has been equally distinguished. He was an original cast member in the hit musical Wicked, performing alongside Idina Menzel and Kerry Ellis, and was appointed Dance Captain for the UK and European tours of Grease, choreographed by Arlene Phillips. He also appeared in Kismet for the English National Opera at the London Coliseum, and in Cabaret at the Lyric Theatre, both choreographed by Javier de Frutos.

On screen, Ryan featured as a dancer in Joel Schumacher’s film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, choreographed by Peter Darling. His TV and commercial choreography credits include multiple seasons of Britain’s Got Talent for Simon Cowell, the hit UK series Dance Mums, and serving as a talent scout for the BBC’s The Greatest Dancer (produced by Syco and Fremantle Media). Notably, Ryan was invited by the UK Government to serve as Creative Director and Choreographer for British National Day at Milan Expo. A sought-after choreographer for high-profile brands, Ryan has created live and broadcast events for British Airways, King (creators of Candy Crush), Puma, Red Bull Racing, and Samsung—choreographing their 2022 global launch of the Galaxy Flip phone. In 2025, he choreographed the music video The Mountain and the Blossom for classical composer Nick Newton.

An esteemed educator, Ryan has taught at over 200 performing arts institutions globally, including Bird College, LIPA, Urdang Academy, London Studio Centre, Pineapple Dance Studios, and regularly lectures at universities. He also leads a successful associate training program in Ireland and Scotland. Ryan has been twice nominated for the Carl Alan Award for Choreographer of the Year, alongside industry giants such as Matthew Bourne, Paul Roberts, and Stephen Mear