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Ryan Kasprzak is a dancer specializing in tap. He is best known for his work with Parallel Exit: Physical Comedy Theater, and is resident faculty at the Broadway Theatre Project. His brother, Evan Kasprzak, was a finalist on Season 5 of the television show "So You Think You Can Dance". Ryan auditioned with Evan in Season 5, and auditioned again in Season 6. He currently resides in Astoria, NY.

Early Life
Ryan Kasprzak was born on February 7, 1980, to Barbara and James Kasprzak. Ryan is the middle child of three boys: Evan, who is younger; and Ian, who is older. His family finally settled in West Bloomfield, Michigan where his parents currently reside.

Education
Ryan graduated from Marymount Manhattan in 2002, with a degree in acting.

Professional Career
Ryan Kasprzak continues to create new work with Parallel Exit: Physical Comedy Theater. Their show "Cut to the Chase" was nominated for a Drama Desk Award and "This Way, That Way" prompted the NY Times to say Kasprzak, “can get laughs simply by breathing.” Time Step, their new comic tap musical opens at the Joyce SoHo this fall. Ryan appeared with Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in "Broadway Under the Stars" recorded live in Central Park for CBS television and was nominated for a 2006 New York Innovative Theater Award for Outstanding Choreography. He performed in the rock and roll tap dance spectacular Revolution at the Joyce Theater and was dance captain for the International Tour of Fosse. Ryan has been honored to perform with such legendary entertainers as Liza Minelli, Ann Reinking, Ben Vereen, Gregory Hines, Jimmy Slyde, and the Nicholas Brothers. He is part of the resident faculty at the Broadway Theatre Project.

He choreographed the dance routine his brother, Evan, performed in the short film "After Hours", by Jason Eberly.

Personal Interests
Kasprzak is a fan of Detroit sports teams, including the Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings.