Ruka White

Ruka White

Aidekman Arts Complex

Education

  • MFA, Dance, Hollins University, United States
  • BFA, Dance, Florida State University, United States

Biography

Ruka Hatua-Saar was born in Aviano, Italy and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He received his training as a scholarship student with Miami City Ballet and was a a dancer in the training company. Upon graduating from the Dillard School of the Arts, he obtained a B.F.A and an M.F.A in Dance from Florida State University and Holllins University; respectively. He is an acclaimed national/ international dancer , having performed with companies such as: Dayton Contemporary; Philadanco; Armitage GONE!; and the LĂ­mon Dance Company. He has served as adjunct professor of dance at Wright State University; University of Dayton; and University of the Arts.