Jazlyn Ruiz

Creative Strategist, Performance Artist, Worship Leader

Jazlyn Ruiz is an artist, performer, and Founder of JAZZMAKE, a creative consultancy for Marketing Communication & Design.

In the digital space, Jazlyn serves clients who want to streamline their online presence and become their audience’s top choice every time. With JAZZMAKE, Jazlyn has worked in multiple professional sectors, becoming a specialist in Branding, Social Media Management, and Communication Strategies.

As a dancer, Jazlyn has won the DeLong Senior Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance from her alma mater, Hope College. Her performances and dance teaching have taken her across the United States, Europe, and South America, and in 2020, Jazlyn’s dual degree in Dance Performance and Communication prepared her for new experiences beyond the theater space. Jazlyn was fortunate to work in the commercial space, modeling and acting in advertisements, promotional videos, and short films, with recent clients including Herman Miller, Meijer, Target, and Zoom.

In all her interactions, Jazlyn strives to reach across boundaries with compassion. When she isn’t working, Jazlyn loves gathering local dancers together to explore movement as a prayer language.

Jazlyn's Sessions at the Well

Track: Music
Level: All Levels
Session: 1
Time: Friday 9:15 am
Track: Music
Level: All Levels
Session: 5
Time: Saturday 10:15 am
Track: Marketing
Level: All Levels
Session: 6
Time: Saturday 1:15 pm

Jazlyn's Blog Posts

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Dance as Prayer

March 6, 2025

Dance is the hidden language of the soul. Martha Graham is remembered for that quote. She was a prominent pioneer in American modern dance during the 20th century, with a career spanning seven decades and including 180 choreographic works. When I think of that quote, I’m reminded of how expansive the human experience is and...