Ruthe Ordare is the hips, thighs, and bedroom eyes of Vancouver's burlesque scene. She is a founding member of the all-Indigenous burlesque troupe Virago Nation and recently finished her fifth and final year as the artistic director for the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival. Her signature style infuses the pulse of classic burlesque with a neo twist, weaving comedy, politics, sex, and sass into a feast for the senses. From pointe shoes to pasties, Ruthe started dancing at a young age, taking ballet, jazz, tap, and anything else she could talk her parents into. She has been a dance instructor for over 20 years and has choreographed multiple full-length musicals while attending the University of British Columbia. Ruthe discovered burlesque in 2011 and was instantly hooked! The freedom to create acts from the early sparks of inspiration all the way to the stage continues to feed her artist heart. She is the winner of Best Solo from the 2014 Texas Burlesque Festival and has been featured at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in 2013, 2015, and 2017. She was a featured performer for the Ohio Burlesque Festival in 2017 and was invited to headline the Isle of Tease Burlesque Festival (Victoria, BC) in 2019.
