Once in a long while, the Dance Spirit team meets a dancer who seems to have had it together since birth. When we first noticed Jasmine Cruz, nearly a decade ago, she was a tiny dynamo with dazzling ballet facility and striking self-possession. Over the years, we’ve watched her grow into a versatile, thoughtful artist, […]
Click here to vote for Jasmine. What’s the dance equivalent of perfect pitch? Whatever it is, Jasmine Cruz has it. The 18-year-old is immediately attuned to the nuances of any piece of choreography, whether it’s a harmonious classical variation or a strikingly discordant contemporary solo. And since Jasmine is blessed with gorgeous facility, she’s a […]
Congratulations to Dance Spirit‘s 2020 Cover Model Search finalists: Jasmine Cruz, Abigail Jackson, and Jamaii Melvin! One of them will win a spot on Dance Spirit‘s Fall 2020 cover. Learn more about the dancers by clicking on their names here: Read Jasmine’s profile Read Abigail’s profile Read Jamaii’s profile Then, vote for your favorite below. […]
Congratulations to the November Cover Model Search Editors’ Choice video winner, Jasmine Cruz! Watch her solo below, and enter the Cover Model Search here.
Holy sequins and aerials, Batman: New York City Dance Alliance knows how to put on a GALA. (Or two!) NYCDA just finished up its week-long NYC Nationals with a pair of stupendous gala nights, celebrating the Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior Outstanding Dancers. And I’m still kind of recovering from the onslaught of talent. First […]
Oh my goodness, you guys: What a crazy, jam-packed, INCREDIBLE week it’s been here in NYC! New York City Dance Alliance finished up its Nationals last night with an epic closing gala, capping off nine days of workshop classes and competition. And talk about talent! I’m still kind of overwhelmed by all of the amazing […]
In a pair of pointe shoes, she’s effortlessly regal—but take those pointe shoes off, and Jasmine Cruz will show you her spunky side. The 12-year-old’s solid technique and infectious personality helped her snag a gold medal at the World Ballet Competition in 2012, and earn first place in both classical and contemporary for the pre-competitive […]