Kaitlyn Ring of Woodland Performed in AYO Dance Company Fall Show

2017 Dec 4

Cedarville University student Kaitlyn Ring, a junior business management major from Woodland, ME, performed in AYO Dance Company's fall performance, "Crusade: A Journey Through Joy and Pain." This is the first themed show AYO Dance Company has performed.

The subject was chosen after previous audiences suggested integrating a theme into AYO's shows. "Crusade" tells the story of living with both trials and blessings and the peace that can come from God in both.

"The showcase has a war and peace theme to it," said Ring, who has danced with AYO for two years. "The dances I'm in are about internal and spiritual struggles, whether that's self-image, fighting the lies of the devil or remembering to keep breathing. They have really resonated with me as battles I've been fighting."

The show featured 80 dancers in a variety of dance styles including jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary. Fifteen different choreographers took part in the show.

Cedarville University's AYO Dance Company performed "Crusade: A Journey Through Joy and Pain," at the Cedarville Opera House Nov. 17 and 18.

Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 3,963 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and leading student satisfaction ratings. For more information about the University, visit www.cedarville.edu.