Joaquin Ruiz is a dancer with Peridance Contemporary Dance Company in New York City. Originally from San Jose, California, he trained on scholarship at Ballet San Jose, The Colburn School, and Indiana University Ballet Theater. He is a also former member of Atlanta Ballet 2 under Gennadi Nedvigin. His performance repertoire as a professional includes works by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Igal Perry, Johan Kobborg, and Yuri Possokhov. He has taught for Joffrey Ballet School’s Trainee and Open Class programs. His recognitions include The Colburn School’s Benjamin Millepied Male Dancer Award and Indiana University’s Premier Artist Award.