Ruby Nightmare began ballet at the age of five and started dancing with Thrive Ballet later the same year in 2011. She has performed several solos including Chinese and Soldier Doll in The Nutcracker, and Princess Florine's variation from Sleeping Beauty. Ruby states that some of her favorite roles have been Soldier Doll, Chinese, Mice, and Polichinelles, and that her favorite ballet she has performed in is Clara in the Underworld, A Zombie Nutcracker. Ruby is in her twelfth season with Thrive Ballet.