Abbie Ruff

DANCE REEL 🕴🏻 • This past year I actively chose to invest in myself, more than I have in a long time. And with that comes the act of reaching out to others for collaboration and trust, something that often feels very vulnerable to me. But that vulnerability often leads to new friendships and beautiful things being made, so freaking cheers to that! Video/Editing: @samlobelvideography Choreography: @abbieruffles @hannydancy @dancertab @amy_r_r_ @okcajina @kristinmcquaid #RonnieStripling @clayevans74

3 Months (& Change) Post-Op Dump! I had a big, long post written about what the past 3 months have been like, but honestly, Spring has sprung, I’m 1/3 of the way into recovery, finally walking normally and back to babysitting again, so trying to lighten my emotional load as well. Things have been hard, but I’m trying to just focus on the act of Showing Up. Not perfectly, just taking it day by day, and knowing that giving up isn’t an option, so even if it’s a day of me operating at 10%, it’s better than nothing. And a big thanks for the people and communities who have, and continue to, show up for me. I am undeserving of the kindness and support, but I hope to repay it little by little to everyone who has reached out and offered kind words and support. ❤️‍🔥

Happy 30th birthday to the best guy I know! Love you, @jacksonboyd4 , hope it’s the best decade yet. ❣️💛💕

Abbie (she/her) Started dancing at 4 years old, haven’t stopped since! Well, currently I’m not dancing due to recovering from a surgery, but you get what I mean! In rehearsal 1 am... Sweaty, smiling, smooth My favorite artist to dance to... So if we’re going DCL styles, anything funk. But currently for any style? I’m a sucker for dodie Photo @khorlav42

It’s been 4 weeks since my ACL/meniscus repair - I’ve only left my apartment for PT/doctor’s appointments. 😶‍🌫️ Here are some thoughts, as well as a dump from pre/post-op life. And a special thank you to everyone who has called, texted, FaceTimed, hung out, sent food, watched Drag Race, played games, brought flowers, and kept me sane. To even be thought of for a moment amidst the chaos that is day to day life means more than you know. 📸 1, 10, & 19: @jamesjinimages - thank you for capturing these photos and my feelings in the days leading up to surgery, that process of reflection was exactly what my soul needed. 💛

@abbieruffles shares about the importance of community and learning to ask for help as she reflects on her 2025.

7 Years! • I somehow wound up lucky enough to share a life with a person who never stops wanting to grow and better himself, who I can share my uninhibited joys and sorrows with, and someone who will immediately pick back up an interrupted dance break at the exact same time as me. We’re basically mind readers at this point. Except when we’re not, in which case I’m so lucky to be with someone as communicative, honest, and supportive as @jacksonboyd4 . Forever grateful for your love and light. 💛❣️

Happy Closing to The Rocky Horror (Texas) Show! 🤠🫦 What an honor it was to work on this show with such a fun and dedicated cast and creative team. I wish I would’ve taken more pictures during the process, but here are a few moments all the way from pre-pro to opening night. Thank you @lyrictheatreokc for allowing me to finally dip my feet into the realm of choreography, and for letting me embody my favorite quote in the show, “This room is a womb to me.” … Just kidding, it’s #dontdreamitbeit 💋 Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show Director: @michaelbaronokc Choreographer: 🕴🏻 Music Director: @drmattjonesmusic Sound Designer: @the_real_jacob_henry Lighting Designer: @fabianjgarcia Properties Designer: Amanda Schnake Props Supervisor: Matthew Alvin Brown Scenic Designer: Dillon Bertholf Costume Designer: @okcjeffrey Wig Designer: @detriotwigbird Stage Manager: @laurennwhy Assistant Stage Managers: @kelsseiter @olivia_benson06 @brielle.norlie Pictures 2, 11, and 19 by @miki_galloway ***special shoutout to all of the lighting, sound, costume, and scenic crew, this show was impossible without you! Cast @lee_w_fox @loganwright1 @sierra_sikes_posada Lyn Cramer @lexiannewindsor @itsjoelstephens @emilyjpace @zacman91 @garrisonmackk @mariahwarrenactress @lokalgirlcaprie @bskycoolguy @joshuafaggion @gabriella_beck_ @merrick.theobald ***another special shoutout to my pre-pro friends for your help, thanks @kristinepaulaa , @ashleydawnw , @ellenmkilgo , and @marisa.melito !

A little over a month ago I hurt myself in an audition. It was startling, scary, and, unsurprisingly, painful. This happened days before I was to leave for Rocky Horror, so I was unable to get any definitive answers while out of state due to my insurance’s parameters, and truthfully still don’t have any because my request for an MRI was denied (don’t get me started…). Per my amazing PTA bestie @emgraceham , my knee is either super pissed or I tore my meniscus, and with how much time has passed, it’s looking to be the latter… I haven’t had a severe injury in about a decade, so going through this past month has been really challenging. Trying to navigate choreographing a show without being able to demonstrate fully, missing out on a production that I was super excited about and the FOMO that comes with it, or simply not being able to fully extend or contract my leg without fear/pain, which means little to no dancing. I make this post, though, because this was last night, first class back. I was nervous about hurting my knee again, but @de_tiny ’s incredible choreo was so consuming, I was able to forget about my knee for a bit and just live in the specificity and quiet. This was a f*cking hard combo, and I definitely missed moments, but I’m so relieved that, even with the lack of mobility, I can still do the thing that brings me the most joy. Perfectly imperfect, but getting better every day (as long as my insurance doesn’t continue to be a jerk). And thanks @dclartscollective for bringing in incredible artists!

As the last day of “Summer” draws to a close, I sit in my apartment reflecting. Most summers, there’s a goal to do a show or two, go teach somewhere, take a girl’s trip, or something else grand. This was my first summer since moving to the city where I didn’t have a lot planned, and I was honestly excited. I’d never spent a full summer in the city, so I was excited to have a bit of down time and do things at a different pace. The universe clearly knew I needed it, as the end of this season was full of loss. And while I am still grieving, I’d be remiss if I didn’t also look back on the really awesome moments. The joyful moments. The bittersweet. It was a hard Summer, but it was a quiet, love filled Summer as well, and I’ll hold that in my heart as life starts to pick back up again. 💛🌻 (Adding tags of the lovely @virginialachance and @ben_plays_bass because why can you still not tag more than 20…)

Ziggy, Zig, Zigson, Zig a Dig, Zignacious, Ziggly, Bo Biggly, Scriggs, Baby Boop Zigmeister, Stardust Ruff Nov 10, 2009-Aug 19, 2025 • What can I say? How can I put into words what my soul dog meant to me… it’s impossible. I hope he knew how much he was loved by everyone (even our vet team had a nickname for him, Little Chicken). He was the most sweet, quiet, polite, and patient pup around, always licking up sweat, and tears, with his crazy tongue, the best nap partner, and the most perfect dog a girl could ask for. Even as your mobility waned over the last few months, you kept you curious, dignified nature, except for when you were eating, you were a monster then. I didn’t expect this day to happen so quickly after losing Wil, but a match set can’t be kept apart for long I suppose. I wish I had more time with my pup a dups though. We spent his final morning watching the sunrise, and while that may have been more for Jack and me, I’m so glad we got that extra time together. All 5,761 days. The emptiness that I feel, not having him or Willie around anymore, is palpable, it’s everywhere. And I know time will help, but I wish more than anything I could give them both one more hug for good measure. Zig, my sweetest boy, I love you forever. Give Hal and Willie kisses, and don’t eat too many blueberries without me. 🩶

🫦 Been sitting on this one for a while now. I’m thrilled to say I’ll be choreographing Rocky Horror Show at @lyrictheatreokc this Fall! Cannot wait to get this outrageous, raunchy, honky tonk show started soon. If you’re in OKC (and old enough), come on out for a good time! Link in muh bio (and a throwback to a full circle moment from Halloween in college). ✨