Amanda Ruiz

The Dance Collab

Amanda Ruiz is a passionate dance educator with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from San Francisco State University and over 20 years of teaching experience across a variety of settings. From studios and schools both mainstream and special education to community programs. Her extensive background has shaped her philosophy that dance is not only about mastering steps and technique but also about learning life lessons that extend far beyond the studio.

As the founder of The Dance Collab, Amanda has created a welcoming space where dancers of all levels from beginners discovering movement for the first time to advanced students pursuing dance seriously. All dancers can grow, express themselves, and find joy in the process. Her teaching style blends strong technical foundations with encouragement, creativity, and care, fostering confidence, discipline, and community in every dancer she teaches.

Through The Dance Collab, Amanda continues her mission to make dance accessible, inspiring, and transformative for all. one step, one class, and one dancer at a time.