Dylan Wade Ruiz Memorial Scholarship Fund

Dylan Wade Ruiz died in a tragic vehicle accident on October 16, 2014 at the young age of 23 years old. A gay man who lived for dancing and performing to the many varieties of music he loved, Dylan was naturally creative and every performance was a masterpiece. Every detail was considered for maximum effect---costumes, make-up, props, and choreography alike. He performed many styles of dance at multiple venues and community events. Whether dancing at a night club with his friends, twerking, fire-dancing, performing burlesque or drag, or singing with the Arcata Youth Choir, he was "all-in." He was thrilled to perform for one person or hundreds of people, solo or in a company of like-minded entertainers. Dylan would be thrilled that his legacy helps LGBT youth pursue their passion in the performing arts. (2014)

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