Check Lists and Check-in

Dancer check in will begin on Sunday morning Time 8:30am. You can stop by check in desk, turn in your bag with everything you will need during the event to bag-check, then leave. You must then return to check in desk no later than 25 minutes prior to start of event!

What to bring

Extra shoes, socks, thongs
A change (or two!) of comfortable clothes - Don't wear jeans! Try PJ pants or mesh shorts.
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Deodorant
Foot spray / powder / cushioned insoles
Foot lotion
CameraSmall towel, and toiletries
Eye drops / contact supplies
Small bum bag
Personal medication
Mobile phones can only be used on breaks (not while on dance floor)

What NOT to bring

Before the dance

Get a lot of sleep; while Dance Marathon is fun it is also exhausting. Sleeping plenty during the week leading up to Dance Marathon will make it easier to recover.
Drinking alcohol will leave you dehydrated and fatigued, so take it easy for the few nights before The BIG Event. (The bars will still be there in a week!).
The day of Dance Marathon, eat food that is high in carbohydrates and drink lots and lots of water.
Stay away from caffeine, sugar, and most importantly alcohol during the week before The BIG Event.

During the dance

Drink plenty of fluids. You are going to sweat. Water will be available at all times at the drink stations.
You must wear your Dance Marathon registration number at all times. Removal of this number at any time will result in immediate disqualification.
During your break you can sit down, drink, have a snack etc (we'll supply). We also suggest washing your face and brushing your teeth often. This will help wake you up.
You must be dancing at all times (unless on your 10 min break)
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Take advantage of foot massages. Do not worry about how you look!
Talk to other dancers, take pictures, have a great time and before you know it, Dance-A-Thon Marathon will be over and it will be time to plan for Dance-A-Thon 2013.