Ren McCormack is a fictional character from the 1984 film Footloose, portrayed by actor Kevin Bacon. He is a teenager who moves from Chicago to a small town called Beaumont, where he faces challenges due to the town's strict ban on dancing and rock music. Ren is passionate about music and believes in the freedom of expression through dance. Throughout the film, Ren becomes a catalyst for change, rallying his peers to challenge the town's conservative values. He forms a close bond with Ariel Moore, the daughter of the town's minister, and together they work to lift the ban on dancing, ultimately promoting self-expression and community unity.