See Michelle Ruiz in Preconceived Motions, a showcase of the choreographic talents of Colorado State University senior dance majors on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8. Click here for details.

Michelle Ruiz began dancing at age two, starting at Rising Star Dance Academy in Casper, Wyoming, and joining the Showcase Dancers in Lusk, Wyoming, doing line dancing and character. She received formal training in ballet, modern, lyrical, jazz, hip-hop and character at Loveland Dance Academy.

As a dance major at Colorado State University, Michelle has studied with professors Jane Slusarski-Harris, Chung-Fu Chang, and Carol Roderick, as well with Melissa Corr, and guest artist Ms. Katie Eliott.

After graduating in May with a double major in Dance and Liberal Arts, Michelle will attend Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for a Masters of Divinity. She hopes to continue dancing by joining a modern or contemporary company in Austin.