Recent Awards

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The CaRu Crew is a pre-professional, nationally recognized competition team that trains and performs alongside top studios from across the country at both regional and national events. Rooted in technical excellence and elevated performance quality, the CaRu Crew offers dancers an opportunity to grow as artists within a rigorous yet supportive environment.

The team has been featured on Dance Moms, appeared in a pilot for a non-scripted docu-series, performed as part of New York’s Got Talent in Times Square, and taken the stage at NYC’s Cabaret for a Cause alongside Broadway and television performers. The CaRu Crew was also proud to participate in the first-ever ECDC Charity Showcase, uniting leading competitive studios from across the region in support of a shared cause.

Both the CaRu Crew and its faculty have received widespread industry recognition. The team and its lead choreographer and Artistic Director, Cassie Russo-Sweeney, were honored as nominees at the Industry Dance Awards. CaRu Entertainment is also an invited member of the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions, recognized as a Studio of Excellence Award recipient.

Individually, CaRu Crew dancers have achieved notable milestones, including competing as soloists at The Dance Awards, training at the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School, and being featured in Dance Spirit Magazine, Pointe Magazine, A Wish Come True, and So Danca Apparel. Dancers have also appeared in programs for Encore DCS and Headliners. CaRu Crew alumni have gone on to perform on So You Think You Can Dance, dance professionally and collegiately — including with teams such as the Knicks City Dancers — and gain acceptance into highly competitive college dance programs.

At its core, being a member of the CaRu Crew means joining a team built on mentorship, opportunity, and integrity. Dancers are guided by experienced professional instructors who are committed to developing versatile people, not just versatile dancers. Mutual respect and support are foundational values — upheld by both students and faculty — creating an environment where artists are challenged, nurtured, and empowered to achieve extraordinary growth.