Background
Ruiz, Brunilda was born on June 1, 1936 in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Came to the United States, 1937. Daughter of Eusebio and Maria (Perez) Ruiz.
choreographer dance instructor
Ruiz, Brunilda was born on June 1, 1936 in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Came to the United States, 1937. Daughter of Eusebio and Maria (Perez) Ruiz.
Bachelor, Empire State College, New York City, 1995.
Charter member, principal dancer, Joffrey Ballet, New York City, 1955-1964; soloist, New York City Opera, 1959-1961; charter member, principal dancer, Harkness Ballet, New York City, 1964-1970; founding member, P.R. Dance Theatre, New York City, 1971-1973; associate director, Baron Ballet Company, Waldwick, New Jersey, 1976-1983; ballet mistress, Milwaukee Ballet Company, 1983-1986; ballet mistress, Julliard School Music and Dance, New York City instructor ballet, New Jersey Ballet School, West Orange, since 1987; instructor ballet, Fiorello LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts, New York City, since 1988. Guest artist Philadelphia Opera, 1960, Ballets de San Juan, P.R., 1964, 65;instructor ballet Helena Baron School Ballet, Waldwick, 1971-1973, New Ballet School-Feld Ballet, New York City, 1976-1984.
Married John Wilson (divorced 1968). 1 child, Mhari; married Paul Sutherland. 1 child, Alicia.