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Abbie Ruff

@abbieruffles

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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 by @abbieruffles
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3 years ago
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Two months of Miss (Ra)Mona! 🤍🖤 (+ a day) • @jacksonboyd4 and I hit the dog lottery. This 6 year old little lady has been our shining light this Summer. What a joyous, silly girl she is! And a huge thank you to @truenorthrescuemission and @shoshannahecht for bringing her (fka KodaLynn) into our lives! #adoptdontshop by @abbieruffles
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a month ago
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One year ago today I tore my ACL and meniscus • A singular second changed a whole year of my life. In the six weeks leading up to this, I lost both of my dogs. It had been a tough summer, and this injury was certainly the cherry on top (and don’t get me started on the whole blood clot developing)! 🫩 I have lots of thoughts, for those that have the time to read on (pics in order, documenting moments from this not quite normal year. ⏩ It’s funny to look back on the time between the injury itself and learning what actually happened. Close to 3 months of not knowing, being told at urgent care nothing was torn, choreographing a whole show and teaching acro on it before having any answers! The audition where I injured myself, I went to on a whim. It was last minute, but for a show and a choreographer I’d admired for some time. I warmed up, though I was incredibly sore from a workout two days prior. We were still learning the combo when it happened. I tried to keep going, out of sheer adrenaline and, honestly, stubborn embarrassment, but by the time we were moving to the side for groups, it became clear that I couldn’t do much. 📸: @khorlav42 I went up to the casting team, “I think I popped my kneecap out of place - I can’t jump, but I’ll do what I can,” and they looked at me a bit dumbfounded and said, “Please leave, this isn’t worth it. We have your headshot and resume, but please go to urgent care.” Lol. 📸: @jamesjinimages I felt defeated, I’d never left an audition before. Getting cut has never bothered me, but having to leave due to unforeseen, accidental circumstances… that stung. I try not to dwell on the “what ifs,” but that day certainly has a lot of them… Also looking back, it’s concerning that dance culture made me feel like I didn’t have agency to just leave, I had to keep pushing through and could only leave with permission. There’s more to unpack there, no doubt. With that though, it’s been a little over 8 month since my surgery, and this week I finally get to take the Return to Sport test! I don’t think many people understand the intensity of recovering from any surgery until they’ve gone through it themselves. Lots of people in the past two taken in New York City by @abbieruffles
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a month ago
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I’m not the best at posting, but birthdays mean I can shamelessly share pics that I normally wouldn’t, so here are some pics to celebrate 32 years of life! Here’s to continuing to grow, heal, and love more than I did last year. 💛 Various pics by: @jamesjinimages @aidanswells @egc_snaps_ @khorlav42 by @abbieruffles
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2 months ago
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Recap: Landscape Edition 🌄💞🥂📸☀️🪩🧁😷 by @abbieruffles
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3 months ago
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Six Months Post-Op ✨ Once I was cleared to start walking again, my goal became to see my friends more, say yes to everyday things, and to enjoy the outdoors, and I think I’ve done pretty well at that! From celebrating friends’ birthdays and other achievements, Knicks in Five, and multiple beach days, to concerts and shows, new hair, hiking two miles with relative ease, and lots in between, this Spring and start to Summer has been the breath of fresh air I needed. With all that though, recovery hasn’t suddenly become easy. The past few days/weeks have been stagnate and frustrating (for weeks now, I’ve been 2-0.5 inches away from getting my butt to my heels ughhh), and that mindset has pulled me down sometimes. But I know progress isn’t linear, so on the hard days I just need to remember to breathe, rely on loved ones, and take it day by day. So here’s to celebrating the day to day, starting dance PT soon (fingers crossed) and to getting back to a full color, full out life again! 🌈 by @abbieruffles
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4 months ago
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Abbie at the club? Photo @khorlav42 taken in Berghain Berlin by @abbieruffles
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5 months ago
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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. ❤️‍🔥 by @abbieruffles
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6 months ago
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Happy 30th birthday to the best guy I know! Love you, @jacksonboyd4, hope it’s the best decade yet. ❣️💛💕 by @abbieruffles
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6 months ago
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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 by @abbieruffles
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8 months ago
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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. 💛 taken in New York, New York by @abbieruffles
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9 months ago
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@abbieruffles shares about the importance of community and learning to ask for help as she reflects on her 2025. taken in New York, New York by @abbieruffles
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10 months ago
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