2022 CaRu Crew

The CaRu Crew is a pre-professional, nationally recognized group of dancers who compete with other dance students from all over the country in both regional and national competitions. The CaRu Crew has appeared on Lifetime TV's Dance Moms, on a pilot for a non-scripted docu-series, as part of New York’s Got Talent in Times Square, they have performed at NYC’s Cabaret for a Cause alongside Broadway and TV stars, and were a part of the first-ever ECDC Charity Showcase bringing together top competitive dance studios from all over the region. 

The CaRu Crew and its faculty have received countless accolades. The CaRu Crew and lead choreographer and artistic director, Cassie Russo-Sweeney, were recognized at the Industry Dance Awards as a nominee. The company is an invited member of the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions and is a two-time winner of the 2021-22 Studio of Excellence Award.  

Members of the team have competed as soloists at The Dance Awards, have been selected to train at the renowned Joffrey Ballet School, have graced the pages of Dance Spirit Magazine, Pointe Magazine, A Wish Come True, SoandSo Apparel, and have been featured in the programs for Encore DCS and Headliners. The CaRu Crew is also proud to have alumni on So You Think You Can Dance, as members of college and professional dance teams including Knicks City Dancers, and many who have been accepted into rigorous college dance programs. 

Being a member of the CaRu Crew means being on a team that is a place of opportunity where individuals are mentored by top-notch professional instructors who believe in the importance of building versatile PEOPLE, not just versatile dancers. Supporting one another is our number one rule and our teachers are held to the same standard, supporting and nurturing each and every student in order to cultivate well-rounded performers and facilitate unimaginable growth.

1st Overall Novice Petite Solo

1st Overall Novice Junior Small Group

3rd Overall Novice Junior Small Group

1st Overall Elite Junior Solo

2nd Overall Elite Junior Solo

5th Overall Elite Junior Solo

5th Overall Elite Junior Duo/Trio

2nd Overall Elite Junior Small Group 

3rd Overall Elite Junior Small Group 

5th Overall Elite Junior Small Group

1st Overall Elite Teen Solo

8th Overall Elite Teen Solo

1st Overall Elite Teen Duo/Trio

1st Overall Elite Teen Production

1st Overall Elite Senior Solo

3rd Overall Elite Senior Solo

4th Overall Elite Senior Solo

6th Overall Elite Senior Solo

7th Overall Elite Senior Solo

10th Overall Elite Senior Solo

1st Overall Elite Senior Super Soloist

1st Overall Elite Senior Duo/Trio

4th Overall Elite Senior Duo/Trio

1st Overall Elite Senior Small Group

2nd Overall Elite Senior Small Group

3rd Overall Elite Senior Small Group

5th Overall Elite Senior Small Group

2nd Overall Elite Senior Large Group

3rd Overall Elite Senior Large Group

7th Overall Elite Senior Large Group

Novice Petite Title Winner

Elite Junior Title Winner

Elite Senior Title Winner

Nationals Grand Finals Scholarship Winner

Highest Scoring Novice Solo/Duo/Trio

Highest Scoring Elite Solo/Duo/Trio (11 and under)

Highest Scoring Elite Solo/Duo/Trio (12 and over)

Highest Scoring Elite Group (12 and over)