While at Ballet San Jose Mrs. Bynum danced in Nahat’s ONTOGENY and MENDELSSOHN SYMPHONE, although her favorite role was in Twyla Tharp’s NINE SINATRA SONGS, in which she danced "That’s Life". Shannon has trained with American Ballet Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet School, has performed at USDAN as a professional, and was a principal dancer in Preston Dugger’s LANGUISHING FOR LOVE. In addition to her ballet experience, Mrs. Bynum has trained in contemporary and jazz dance, and has performed in MKF Modalities of Fresno. She has also studied theatre arts at Fresno State University.