Author Topic: The Dance? What's to be expected? (Read 65759 times)

Ayaroki · « **on:** July 27, 2006, 11:53:37 pm »

Exactly ask the title asks.

My group and I want to go to the dance, but this is all of our's first year at Kumoricon, and I figured I might find out a bit ahead of time what we should be expecting. 83

Like, how many people tend to show up?
Do people go in their cosplays still? Or is it more of a "normal clothing" thing?
Are there refreshments by chance?

Waffles · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2006, 12:53:23 am »

Will my daddy be supervising?

anyways yeah you can be in your cosplay but I would say just wear anything really, also its gonna be fun and get ready to get your techno/anything groove on!.!

Eternal Yamcha · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:00:24 am »

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The Dance? What's to be expected?

Shenanigans... And lots of it.

snakeling · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2006, 08:35:50 am »

Quote from: "Ayaroki"

Exactly ask the title asks.

Like, how many people tend to show up?
Do people go in their cosplays still? Or is it more of a "normal clothing" thing?
Are there refreshments by chance?

The dance is an officially classified Hootenanny. That is to say, chalk full of hoot with just a little bit of nanny.

But what can you expect?

Lots of great music. We stick with PG-13 rating until midnight, when last year we kicked it up into an adult swim those of us 18 and over. I think Portand has a curfew of midnight (and the Yojimbo enforce it?) for those under 18.

Lots of people in cosplay attire. At least a few hundred people wander in and out all night and the dance floor is usually full with a core group of people shakin' it. Beware the conga line full of cosplayers.

Lots of colorful lights. More than last year. Maybe some random AMV images projected on the screen beside the stage.

We haven't had beverages in the past except for a water service, Yojimbo will tell you what you can and cannot bring into the dance.

We have the main room with a dance floor. Usually the dance is closest to the stage with the Dj's spinning on the stage, further towards the back are tables and chairs for those who need a break from all the beats.

It's a fun little event and my team puts a lot of effort and planning into making the dance one hell of an event. Hope to see you there.

Michael Fuller
Live Events Coordinator & Dance Manager

Kimiski · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:29:26 pm »

Most people stay in their cosplay but like me, Im gonna change cause my costume will get wrecked If I dance for hours in it.

ALOT of people show up. At first its packed and you got to wait a bit to get in but as the night goes on slowly people leave. Last year they had a dance floor in front with a stage where the DJ was and in back they had tables set up for people to sit with water in the back. But unless you are one of the first people in there you wont get a table, lol.

makichan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2006, 03:48:59 pm »

Quote from: "snakeling"

Quote from: "Ayaroki"
Exactly ask the title asks.

Like, how many people tend to show up?
Do people go in their cosplays still? Or is it more of a "normal clothing" thing?
Are there refreshments by chance?

Beware the conga line full of cosplayers.

WOO! REPRESENT xD
trust me, you'll have a lot of fun. Oh and I SUGGEST that you guys do the conga line lol fun as hell if I so say so myself...

Eternal Yamcha · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2006, 05:21:22 am »

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The dance is an officially classified Hootenanny.

snakeling - You've officially became one of the coolest people of the day. I'm giving you two points for using "hootenanny." Where's Zhalf when you need him to comment?

superjaz · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2006, 07:37:46 pm »

expect randomness!!

Negima · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2006, 10:04:57 pm »

Expect terror the likes of which many have seen but few have survived.

But mostly expect fun. Lots of people will be on the dance floor but don't let that get to you. If you take it slow and not force your way through you can get around the dance floor easily.

There are also tables nearby for you to put your stuff down and/or rest if you need a break.

Xi_chan · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2006, 06:42:14 pm »

the floor tends to....bounce.....it literaly moves up and down when a song lots of people like comes on. but there has to be the BELL conga around Hell_Kitty at some point in time wether at thee dance or not.

kiseki.hoshi · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2006, 08:35:29 pm »

The dance last year was loads of fun, so I expect it to be even better this year.
Everything I was about to say was basically covered, but make sure you have comfortable, COOL clothing. I was in my cosplay outfit as Winry, and even that got horrible. It gets stuffy, sweaty, and hot, so make sure you have something to keep you cooled down.

ambergen87 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2006, 08:05:23 pm »

I didn't stay too long because I was wearing sandals and my feet were hurting within an hour. My suggestion is wear comfortable shoes. I'll still be in my Izumi cosplay, but with better shoes at the dance.

miaki · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2006, 10:36:17 pm »

BEWARE...of bad body ordor. there's gonna be a lot of it. even after people told everyone to put on some deodorant. so beware of peple lifting up there arms. the smell will arise, muwahahahahaha *coughs*

but it's better to have comfy shoes and get free water. free COLD water = <3

the dance = lots of love and fun <33

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:40:23 am »

We should have one of the staff walk around spraying people with a fire extinguisher full of deodorant.

kylite · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:23:57 am »

I personally avoid the dance but thats due to my enhanced hearing. LOL my poor ears were ringing for days after my last big dance LOL but ill be glad to help people to the dance and provide the with nice cold water

Dustin H · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2006, 03:29:08 pm »

Quote from: "kylite"

I personally avoid the dance but thats due to my enhanced hearing. LOL my poor ears were ringing for days after my last big dance LOL but ill be glad to help people to the dance and provide the with nice cold water

i hear ya. i love to dance and stuff but i'm not a fan of loud music, i'm always conscious of damaging my ears so i usually bring earplugs. hopefully the dance floor won't be packed like sardines, i gots to have some elbow room to dance like a mofo. should be fun either way.

JimmyDarkside · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2006, 03:50:12 pm »

I adore loud music. I listen to my iPod on full blast and wish it could get louder. XD I'm gonna kill my ears. But hopefully by the time I'm 30 we'll have electronic ears. That'd be rad.

Waffles · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2006, 03:55:45 pm »

so rad!! anyways the dance will pwn!

Kexita · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2006, 06:46:39 pm »

whaaaat?! i was at kumori con last year, and i didn't know anything about a dance...maybe thats cause i was in the videogame room half the time, but stiiiill! a dance! that sounds like a lot of fun! >w< what day is it on? I definitely wanna go!

FullMetalPeanut · « **Reply #19 on:** August 18, 2006, 01:23:58 am »

Yeah! There are gonna be some sick DJ's spinning. So expect fun to ensue at this years dance! Last years was absolutely awesome, and it sounded as if everyone really loved it!

Also, for you more adventurous types, theres a fun little rave on the 1st, near PDX! It will be GREAT! Theres a seperate post I made on this same section that tells you all about it! ( :

superjaz · « **Reply #20 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:46:17 am »

and please on night of loud music wont kill you ears

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #21 on:** August 18, 2006, 10:34:08 am »

I'm hoping that the DJ won't stick to just techno or just J-pop, but throw a variety of stuff out.

Waffles · « **Reply #22 on:** August 18, 2006, 10:50:12 am »

Yeah he did that way to much last year. I asked him to play "shout" last year

FullMetalPeanut · « **Reply #23 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:55:09 pm »

Who is the DJ this year?

Irate Beldam · « **Reply #24 on:** August 18, 2006, 10:31:33 pm »

I remember back in '03 and '04 I wanted so badly to go to the dance, but I was still an itty bitty high schooler living with my parents, so I wasn't allowed.

Haha, now I'm in college and I can do what I want. >: D

Sounds like the previous dances have been fun? >_<

shikyo · « **Reply #25 on:** August 19, 2006, 12:22:51 pm »

That would be nice to hear any techno and Jrock/Jpop. At sakura they played a lot of techno and I stayed dancing for 4 hours straight without stopping, except for some water. ^_^

FullMetalPeanut · « **Reply #26 on:** August 20, 2006, 01:34:32 am »

I'm just hoping they play some Hardcore. Gotta get that blood flowing somehow ( ;

Eternal Yamcha · « **Reply #27 on:** August 20, 2006, 10:09:16 pm »

There are some classic party songs that need to be played. There needs to be the obligatory techno and J-whatever music... But I want some decent American rock. They had Nine Inch Nails' "Closer" last year... But that was pretty much it... We need more.

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #28 on:** August 20, 2006, 11:22:13 pm »

Quote from: "Eternal Yamcha"

There are some classic party songs that need to be played.

Baby Got Back
Mr Roboto
Engel
Mama Said Knock You Out

What else?

JimmyDarkside · « **Reply #29 on:** August 20, 2006, 11:26:23 pm »

Quote from: "Pie Row Maniac"

Quote from: "Eternal Yamcha"
There are some classic party songs that need to be played.

Baby Got Back
Mr Roboto
Engel
Mama Said Knock You Out

Anything else?

Oh man, the techno song that is played at EVERY dance in the history of ever. Sandstorm by Darude. XD

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #30 on:** August 20, 2006, 11:31:42 pm »

Quote from: "JimmyDarkside"

Oh man, the techno song that is played at EVERY dance in the history of ever. Sandstorm by Darude. XD

>_<

Keenon Williams · « **Reply #31 on:** August 21, 2006, 12:51:11 am »

I'll tell you what has to be played: Resublimity from Kannadzuki No Miko.

Eternal Yamcha · « **Reply #32 on:** August 21, 2006, 02:13:29 am »

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..."What is love?" by Haddaway

I can't believe people keep over-looking that, whenever that song is played, no matter the situation, it automatically becomes a dance.

I'd love to hear "Want You Bad," it's a good party song in my opinion.

Keenon Williams · « **Reply #33 on:** August 21, 2006, 02:34:45 am »

Whatever plays, there will be me, Naruto Uzumaki, dancing like an idiot for all to see. Sure to entertain all in some sick twisted way.

snakeling · « **Reply #34 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:27:05 am »

Quote from: "FullMetalPeanut"

Who is the DJ this year?

DJ Gino (www.thegentry.com)

and Ms. PrettyElectrik

Irate Beldam · « **Reply #35 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:22:02 am »

...*Stares at last picture.*

Is it wrong that I can't help staring at her boob? It looks like it's about to come out of her top... XD

Kouta · « **Reply #36 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:34:17 am »

heh
could do all the super-odd videos that people have "danced to"
so that would be "what is love" and that infamous "dragostea din tei" song... well no. Play some infected mushroom though <3

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #37 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:37:15 am »

Quote from: "Irate Beldam"

...*Stares at last picture.*

Is it wrong that I can't help staring at her boob? It looks like it's about to come out of her top... XD

Dunno about you but that lollipop has my attention.

kylite · « **Reply #38 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:43:45 am »

Im a guy, no more need be said.

makichan · « **Reply #39 on:** August 22, 2006, 03:13:08 pm »

I want them to play everybody dance now xD
I love that song!!

kalagei · « **Reply #40 on:** August 22, 2006, 04:44:20 pm »

I ahve a ton of techno and trance, industrial etc...

and some cool technoy AMVs.

They'll be on my lappy so if it turns out yes I'll have them on hand.

TheHammerSpeaks · « **Reply #41 on:** August 26, 2006, 06:20:34 pm »

I don't think we should put in too many song requests. Let the DJ pick the music, he is a professional after all.

As for the dance I have a bunch of random questions of my own.

So you are there to have a good time, you got your slacks, slicked back hair, black shoes. You are looking sharp and you see a lot of good looking people. A sharp pang of anxiety hits you. Now what?

Do you just kinda walk up to people and start dancing with them or do you stand around waiting for something to happen? Do you ask specific people for a dance? Do you just aim for the center of the crowd and grind against as many people as you can?

I don't know how to dance!

Miss_Deja_Vu · « **Reply #42 on:** August 27, 2006, 08:30:45 pm »

So is there going to be actual music with words? Or just techno stuff like at Sakuracon? O-o

Miss_Deja_Vu · « **Reply #43 on:** August 27, 2006, 08:32:03 pm »

Quote from: "Pie Row Maniac"

We should have one of the staff walk around spraying people with a fire extinguisher full of deodorant.

yes. Yes they should. Definitely. xD

anime_fan810808 · « **Reply #44 on:** August 27, 2006, 08:33:21 pm »

Is there a door fee?

maetel · « **Reply #45 on:** August 27, 2006, 08:37:12 pm »

Quote from: "Miss_Deja_Vu"

Quote from: "Pie Row Maniac"
We should have one of the staff walk around spraying people with a fire extinguisher full of deodorant.

yes. Yes they should. Definitely. xD

i keep saying this

MANDATORY CHEMICAL SHOWERS.

seriously.

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #46 on:** August 27, 2006, 10:07:37 pm »

Quote from: "anime_fan810808"

Is there a door fee?

Nope. The only thing they'll do at the door is make sure you're not bringing in inhibiting things like giant cosplay props and whatnot.

Also, if the dance room gets too full they'll probably only allow a certain amount of people in at a time. They did this at SakuraCon, so this is just an assumption.

Irate Beldam · « **Reply #47 on:** August 27, 2006, 10:27:00 pm »

Quote from: "maetel"

Quote from: "Miss_Deja_Vu"
Quote from: "Pie Row Maniac"
We should have one of the staff walk around spraying people with a fire extinguisher full of deodorant.

yes. Yes they should. Definitely. xD

i keep saying this

MANDATORY CHEMICAL SHOWERS.

seriously.

I'm confused. Don't people take showers? How would they smell that bad? o____o;[/size]

anime_fan810808 · « **Reply #48 on:** August 27, 2006, 10:35:17 pm »

Quote from: "Irate Beldam"

Quote from: "maetel"
Quote from: "Miss_Deja_Vu"
Quote from: "Pie Row Maniac"
We should have one of the staff walk around spraying people with a fire extinguisher full of deodorant.

yes. Yes they should. Definitely. xD

i keep saying this

MANDATORY CHEMICAL SHOWERS.

seriously.

I'm confused. Don't people take showers? How would they smell that bad? o____o;[/size]

I agree. Maybe some people just have a really strong sense of smell. Either that or they run around sniffing people.

Irate Beldam · « **Reply #49 on:** August 27, 2006, 10:47:23 pm »

Quote from: "anime_fan810808"

Quote from: "Irate Beldam"
Quote from: "maetel"
Quote from: "Miss_Deja_Vu"
Quote from: "Pie Row Maniac"
We should have one of the staff walk around spraying people with a fire extinguisher full of deodorant.

yes. Yes they should. Definitely. xD

i keep saying this

MANDATORY CHEMICAL SHOWERS.

seriously.

I'm confused. Don't people take showers? How would they smell that bad? o____o;[/size]

I agree. Maybe some people just have a really strong sense of smell. Either that or they run around sniffing people.

Although some anime fans I know don't really shower much. And they do kinnda stink. XD But I don't think it's beacause they like anime that they stink. Just beacsue they're lazy, in general. Although, a lazy person's mentality could be what a lot of anime fans are? I dunno.

All I know is that...I go to the Art Institute of Portland. I'm an animation major. So I work with mostly game art majors and animation majors. And the vast majority of them are male.

And sometimes if you walk by the computer labs when an animation or game class is in session...

It kind of reeks. :shock:

It's weird.[/size]

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