Ryann began dancing at the age of four while living in England, and danced her way around the United States while growing up as part of an Air Force family. She has studied ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap, and pointe; and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, specializing in Dance from Michigan State University.
Ryann has been an instructor with the Geneva Park District for more than eight years, and teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tiny Toes, and Lyrical. She previously taught at DanceQuest in Plainfield. Ryann loves watching the kids’ excitement when they reach their goals, or discover something new about dancing that they love.
Ryann lives in Batavia with her husband, Peter, and their two dogs, Duke and Prince. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, painting, and gardening.
Tanya Osika
Cultural Arts & Recreation Coordinator
Tanya Osika put on her first dance shoes at the age of three. She never imagined her first dance routine (that included mouse ears and tutu) would initiate such a strong love affair with dance. From classical ballet to tap, Tanya’s insatiable desire to learn has led her to study almost all forms of dance.
Growing up in the dance studio and the competitive dance world, Tanya had the pleasure of studying dance with talented choreographers and master teachers such as Mia Michaels, Doug Caldwell, and Jay Fagan. She is passionate about continuing her dance education, and annually attends Rhythm World workshops where she has been able to study tap technique with artists such as Derick K. Grant, Dianne “Lady Di” Walker, and Bril Barrett. Recently, Tanya had the honor of studying jazz dance with Chicago jazz legend Nan Giordano and completed the Basic and Beginning Level Teacher Certification Programs.
Besides being an award-winning performer and choreographer, Tanya holds a degree from Columbia College and is a talented graphic designer. She is currently working towards a certificate in Business Management from Waubonsee Community College. Tanya truly adores teaching, and loves inspiring others to pursue their dancing dreams.
