Ruby Messina

Ruby “MzRuby” Messina is a credentialed professional dancer, choreographer, coach, and educator with extensive experience across multiple dance disciplines. Trained in styles ranging from hip-hop and Latin jazz to ballet and tap, Ruby has built a versatile career performing, teaching, and mentoring dancers at all levels. She is also a recognized talent and brand ambassador, blending her performance skills with industry insight to inspire and guide the next generation of dance professionals.

Ruby currently serves as a dance instructor at Excite Dance Co and Valley High School in Las Vegas, where she leads classes in hip-hop, cheer, and performing arts. She has also worked as a freelance dancer and instructor for World of Dance and the City of Las Vegas, bringing creativity, discipline, and technical expertise to each project. Her hands-on approach to teaching emphasizes not only skill development but also confidence, artistic expression, and professional growth.

A graduate of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a BA in Dance, Ruby is deeply committed to community and youth engagement. She has volunteered with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the YMCA of Orange County, coaching dance and cheer teams and fostering a love of the arts in young people. Throughout her career, she has earned multiple awards for her dance excellence, reflecting both her dedication and her passion for performance, education, and mentorship in the dance industry.

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas - BA