Ruby Hilliard is currently a senior dance major with a concentration in jazz at Point Park University, in Pittsburgh, PA. Ruby began her dance training at  the age of 3 at Dance Dynamics Studio, under the direction of Pam Mielarczyk and Melanie Emory. Ruby studied at Dance Dynamics for 15 years and was a part of their elite traveling competition team. Ruby was also a member of the Middle Georgia Youth Ballet where she received training under Alice Sheridan. While at Point Park Ruby has had the opportunity to  perform in various works, selected credits include: “Paquita,” corps de ballet, (Susan Stowe); “The List,” dancer, (Christopher Huggins, Marc Spalding); “The Grand Cross,” dancer, (Jason McDole). Throughout her studies she has been fortunate enough to be under the guidance of esteemed professors such as, Kiki Lucas, Jason McDole, Rocker Verastique, and Norbert De La Cruz III.  She has also trained under many professionals such as Ephraim Sykes, Sasha Hutchings, Nicole DeLecia, and Mitchel Finke. Ruby is expected to graduate with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in the spring of 2025, and is eager to explore the dance industry in all of its capacities.