So two people with Miami ties got chosen to be in the top 11 of this year’s So You Think You Can Dance competition on Fox.
First, you have Jose Ruiz aka Full Deck, a 21-year-old b-boy from Miami, FL who currently resides in Pembroke Pines, FL. Jose Ruiz is a self-taught B-Boy who has never had professional dance training. He describes his dance style as “smooth, flowing and explosive.” Ruiz has competed in international dance competitions and performed on cruise ships. He also enjoys yoga and plays several musical instruments.
Then you have Alex Wong, a 23-year-old ballet dancer from Vancouver, Canada who currently resides in Miami, FL â€“ who was a former principal soloist with the Miami City Ballet. He was awarded his position with the ballet at age 17 after winning the prestigious Prix de Lausanne competition. Wong also sings and plays the piano.
Show your support for Jose and Alex by watching So You Think You Can Dance every Wednesday at 8PM and Thursdays at 9PM.