On a Wednesday afternoon in December, the Cary Ballet Conservatory’s students are onstage for a run-through of their Youth America Grand Prix solos and ensemble dances. Newly appointed director Mariaelena Ruiz sits in the audience, announcing the name, age and hometown for each competitor on the microphone, mimicking the tone and setting of the real … Continue reading Mariaelena Ruiz Leads a New Professional Training Program at Cary Ballet Conservatory