Shannon Bynum of San Jose, CA joined Ballet San Jose as a trainee in 2006, an apprentice in 2007 and is now a dancer for the 2008-2009 Season.

Shannon has trained with American Ballet Theatre and the Joffrey Ballet School.

She traveled to Italy with Ballet San Jose School in 2005 to compete in the Grand Prix Italia where the school took two first place awards.

In addition to her ballet experience, Ms. Bynum has training in contemporary and jazz dance, and has performed in MKF Alterled Modalities of Fresno.

Shannon was pleased to have had the opportunity to tour China with Ballet San Jose in 2008.