IU Dance Marathon >> Suggestions and Tips for Dancers

Dancers, use the following tips to help survive the 36 hour marathon… (also be sure to look at rules and regulations for dancers)

Get a good night sleep and save up lots of energy for the marathon.
Ask a friend to pick you up on Sunday morning. You probably won't want to walk or drive yourself home.
Ask friends to come visit you throughout the weekend. They can enjoy some great music and you can enjoy their company, and the snacks they bring you.
Get excited to dance the weekend away. It will be an experience of a lifetime that you will never forget.

Bring a couple pairs of shoes and plenty of fresh socks. Changing shoes helps to prevent sore feet. Flip-flops and running shoes are good choices.
Remember your toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant!
Bring a brush or comb. (You may also want a hat or hair tie for later)
Glasses or contact solution
A washcloth, face wash, and a towel. There are showers there, but they are open showers. Bring a swimsuit with you if you'd like.
Different shirts to wear under your stylish Dance Marathon shirt and comfy pants
Camera and film: there will be plenty of Kodak moments.
Toys to keep yourself busy: cards, Gameboys, board games, etc.
Any medication that you will need to take during the 36 hours. (You will check it in when you arrive and we'll make sure you remember to take it at the right time!)
Snacks you may want to eat during the weekend, and juice or water to have the whole time … YES, we feed you, but you might want to bring your own goodies too! We don't recommend bringing caffeinated drinks, as it can be a real downer when the caffeine wears off
Any money you haven't turned in yet!!!

Your watch: time will go by much quicker if you're not looking at it!
Money, jewelry, and other valuables. Dancer Marathon is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Everything you own. You will be sharing space with other dancers, so please bring only what you need. If you find that you've forgotten something you desperately need, have a friend bring it to you later.
More than one bag. It is only 36 hours, and with 600 dancers space is limited.