Valeria Ruiz

Hi there! I’m Valeria Ruiz (they/she/elle/ella) and I’m a third year double majoring in Dance and Sociology. This is my second year as a BA rep and I’m happy to serve the department in any way I can.

I focus mainly on latin dance styles such as salsa and bachata and contemporary dance styles. I also have some experience in ballet, musical theatre dance, modern, hip hop and apparatus work. In the department, I have participated in coordinating weekly Connection Jams, the 2023 Little Amal project in San Ysidro, and 2024’s Winterworks production. When I’m not in the studio I can be found at the beach, at the movies, exploring different San Diego communities, or grabbing a sweet treat with a friend :)

Some on campus organizations that I am involved in are MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán) and CASA (Central American Students Association). Feel free to reach out with any questions or just to chat!