Nicholas Ruscica

Nicholas Ruscica

Dance artist / New York

Nicholas Ruscica

Dance artist / New York

Nicholas Ruscica is a New York-based dance artist originally from Toronto, Canada.

He earned his BFA from CalArts as a President’s Merit Scholar and soon after joined the Limón Dance Company, where he performed as a soloist from 2020 to 2024.

During his time with Limón, Nicholas performed extensively across North America and Europe, appearing at venues such as Stadttheater Fürth (Germany), Bellas Artes (Mexico City), and New York City Center. His artistic collaborations include work with choreographers and companies such as Aszure Barton, VIM VIGOR, Kayla Farrish, and Raúl Taméz, experiences that continue to shape his perspective as a performer and creator.

In addition to his performance career, Nicholas is dedicated to teaching and sharing dance practice. He has led workshops and assisted in lecture demonstrations at institutions including Princeton University, the University of Minnesota, the Limón Institute, the National Ballet School of Canada, and Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre. With a particular passion for the Limón Technique and Floorwork, he brings a balance of rigor and curiosity to his classes.

Nicholas is currently on faculty at Ballet Hispánico and the Limón Institute, and is a company member with Doug Varone and Dancers.