Reas (Ryan) Shanahan has been teaching dance since 2006. He has worked and trained at the Dance Experience and will receive his Bachelor's Degree in ballroom dancing from BYU - Idaho this spring 2011.

Reas has competed locally in Salsa and Latin, and currently competes in Latin and Ballroom as part of his dance degree program. Reas is a former member of the BYU-Idaho dance team and has performed in numerous venues as a team member and in showcase events with his partner.

Reas believes that partnership dancing teaches valuable life lessons, gives definition to a person's character and improvement in the quality of life. He enjoys sharing his passion for dance with others and makes learning to dance a fun and enjoyable experience.