🎤 Guest Hip-Hop Instructor Ryan Brings Chattanooga Dance Experience to Dunlap Studio

Grow in Grace Dance Studio in Dunlap is welcoming a seasoned hip-hop instructor with deep roots in the Chattanooga dance community for a special October class. Ryan, who discovered his passion for hip-hop at age 9 in Oklahoma City before establishing himself as a teaching artist across the Chattanooga metro area, will lead a beginner hip-hop session designed for young dancers ages 6 and up.

📅 What’s Happening & When to Join

The guest class takes place on October 17th from 2-3 PM at Grow in Grace Dance Studio on Walnut Street in Dunlap, Sequatchie County. The session is open to beginners ages 6 and up and costs $35 per participant. To reserve a spot, interested families should contact Zoe via Venmo. 🕺

⭐ Who Is Ryan?

Ryan’s dance journey spans more than 15 years. Born in Oklahoma City and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he discovered hip-hop at age 9 and has been dancing ever since. Between 2013 and 2015, he trained at WEAVE: A Conceptual Dance Company, where he refined his hip-hop style and expanded into other dance forms. His teaching experience is extensive-he has worked with studios and schools throughout the Chattanooga area, including Ballet Tennessee, Divine Dance Studio, D.Williams Dance Academy, Baylor School, and Girls Preparatory School. Currently, Ryan teaches hip-hop at multiple Chattanooga-area studios and serves as a teaching artist for The Pop-Up Project. He also performs at local events and collaborates with area artists on special projects. 🎨

💡 Why This Matters for Local Families

Guest instructors bring fresh energy, new teaching perspectives, and real-world experience to local dance studios. For young dancers in the Sequatchie Valley and nearby communities, a class with an instructor who has trained extensively and taught across multiple studios offers exposure to professional-level instruction without traveling far from home. Ryan’s background-trained at a conceptual dance company and currently teaching at multiple venues in the Chattanooga metro-means students will learn from someone actively performing and collaborating in the regional dance scene. This kind of connection to the broader arts community can inspire young dancers and show them what continued study and passion for dance can lead to. 🌟

🤝 Community Connections

Grow in Grace Dance Studio serves ages 3-18 in Dunlap and has built a welcoming community focused on nurturing confidence, creativity, and self-expression. By hosting guest instructors like Ryan, the studio strengthens its ties to the wider Chattanooga dance community while giving local families access to teaching artists who are actively engaged in regional performances and collaborations. This kind of partnership-between a valley-based studio and metro-area professionals-helps keep the Sequatchie Valley connected to cultural opportunities and mentorship that might otherwise require families to travel to Chattanooga. 💗

🎯 What Residents Should Know

Families interested in the October 17th class should note the following details:

• Date & Time: October 17th, 2-3 PM
• Location: Grow in Grace Dance Studio, Dunlap, Tennessee 37327
• Age Group: Ages 6 and up
• Class Level: Beginner hip-hop
• Cost: $35
• How to Reserve: Contact Zoe via Venmo to secure your spot

❓ Questions Worth Considering

As families think about this opportunity, a few questions might help guide the decision:

• Does your child have interest in hip-hop or urban dance styles, and could learning from an experienced instructor inspire deeper engagement with dance?
• How might exposure to a teaching artist who actively performs and collaborates in the regional arts scene influence your child’s view of what’s possible through dance study?
• Are there other young dancers in your family or community who might benefit from learning together in a beginner-friendly environment?

✨ What Happens Next

Families should reach out to Grow in Grace Dance Studio soon to reserve their spot, as class size may be limited. After the October 17th session, it’s worth watching for announcements about future guest instructors or special workshops-studios often use these events to build momentum and introduce students to new styles and mentors. 🔥

🌐 Long-Term Community Impact

Guest instructor events like this one strengthen the cultural fabric of smaller communities by creating direct connections between local students and working artists. When young dancers in the Sequatchie Valley learn from professionals who are actively teaching, performing, and collaborating in nearby metros, they gain not just new skills but also inspiration and real-world examples of how to build a life in the arts. Over time, these connections can help retain young talent in the region, encourage families to invest in arts education, and build a pipeline of informed, inspired young people who see dance and creative expression as valuable parts of community life.