Ben Byrd has for over twelve years, trained and performed as dancer in Ballet, Jazz, Theater, Tap, Modern, Ballroom and Latin styles. Ben has lived and worked in New York City, as an Actor, Dancer, Singer, and Teacher.

Currently he teaches Dance and Fitness classes at the top Health and Fitness clubs in New York City such as the Equinox Fitness, Sports Club LA, Westside YMCA, Reebok Sports Club NY, as well as teaching Dance and Fitness Master Classes. Ben has built and developed his classes and program into one of the largest and most popular classes at other studios in NYC. He has also taught fitness events for Nike, Shape, Men’s Fitness, Macy’s, LaCoste, and has been featured on NY Channel 1, FOX News, ABC Morning, NBC, the New York Sun, LXTV, and in New York Times.

 

For the past few years, Mr. Byrd has lived and worked in New York City as an actor, dancer, singer and teacher.  He has worked regionally in theaters with Terrence Mann and Ann Reinking, among others, as well as for Carnival Cruise Lines.  Mr. Byrd has worked on film and television projects in New York and Florida, and he has also worked as a Stage Manager for events including Broadway Dance Center's Showcases, Mike Minery’s Tapaholics and The International Dance Festival.  Recently, Mr. Byrd helped bring Zumba®, the fitness dance program, to Florida.  The experience of bringing Zumba® Fitness to people, combined with a burning desire to stay active and creative, has led him to a new avenue in life: helping others achieve their life goals.