Ruka Hatua-Saar White
Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Ruka Hatua-Saar White
Ruka White is originally from Aviano, Italy, but began his training at the age of six with the Miami City
Ballet in Florida. He has danced with such artists as Celia Cruz, Maya Angelou,
and Missy Elliot. He holds a BFA in Dance Education and Performance. He has served as dance captain for the Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines and is an Act-So Dance Gold Medalist. He is a two-time
Fellowship Award recipient with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. He has performed in several musicals as well
as works by George Balanchine, Alvin Ailey, and Alonzo King. Ruka has served as Associate Artistic
Director for the Mahogany Dance Theater and rehearsal coach for Phlava Hip-Hop
Dance Company.
