Zhané Jackson a.k.a Ruby Red is a passionate dancer, choreographer, writer, vocalist, creative director and event coordinator based in the Twin Cities. She started training professionally in dance in 2012—attending the performing arts high school SPCPA, located in the heart of downtown St. Paul. During her years there, she became well versed in multiple genres of dance including: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, West African, and Hip Hop—learning throughout the years to tap into these genres of dance to move her further along in her career. In 2016, she and 5 other multi-faceted artists (who also attended SPCPA) created New Black City: an all black and femme urban dance collective that has set an unprecedented standard for the artistic culture in the Twin Cities. NBC uses their platform to uplift and engage with the community, paving a pathway into leadership and development as individuals and as a group. 

Throughout her years building with NBC, she has adopted other skill sets like business management, event management, and community development to make the most out of her career and leadership. Her credentials include performing at renowned venues such as First Avenue Mainroom, The Cowles Center, The Varsity Theatre, The Ordway, and much more! Currently, Zhané is continuing to focus on community building through art, expanding her skill sets as an artist and company owner, and teaching at a NE Minneapolis dance studio called Hothouse! She is also the Assistant Stage Manager for the renowned Penumbra Theatre.