Whether you’re in cowboy boots or a tuxedo, there is a Deerfield dance for you. Every year, Deerfield students dress up in a variety of outfits and students can be overwhelmed with this somewhat daunting task. However, do not fret, as we have a guide to surviving Deerfield’s most awaited dances.
Starting the year off with chaos, we have a Blackout. Blackout is a dance where seniors wear white and all other grades wear black. Blackout, being the first dance of the year, has students exhibiting all types of emotions. However nervous, excited, or joyous you feel, head down to the squash courts for what could be the most painful mosh-pit of your life. Rumor hit the dance floor, leaving an intense flood of fear, when news broke that a student passed out. We may never know who that student was, but it only confirms Blackout’s vigorous experience.
Next up we have Disco. Get out your go-go boots, vibrantly colored clothing, and head to Kravis to be transported back to the 70’s. While the attire is 70’s inspired, students tend to take their personal flair. Some students find that the Kravis can make for an awkward dance environment as there is too much unoccupied space. So if you find yourself in the back of the Kravis, you may want to fight to get to the front or dance with your friends in the back. The mosh in the middle of the dance floor can be hot, sweaty, and scary, so make sure to take some time to breathe. Overall, a recurring theme when it comes to surviving a Deerfield dance is the necessity to take breaks and regroup before going back in.
With the arrival of fall scents and the spooky season, so does the halloween dance arrive. Coordinate with another dorm hall to create themed costumes. Some examples have been devils and eggs, gods and goddesses, or cowboys and cowgirls. Head to yet another dance held in the squash courts for a lively night.
After hours of getting ready and learning how to swing dance, hustle through the winter cold to the warmth of the dining hall to celebrate Semi. Pull out your fancy dresses or blazer and tie for photos with everyone around the giant christmas tree. Afterwards students put their newly learned dance skills to the test on the dance floor while listening to the live band. If you are in need of a refreshment, take a look at the large array of food and desserts: cake pops, chocolate covered strawberries, brownies, cupcakes. If food isn’t what you are craving, get a cup of the popular slushies that end up getting all over the dance floor.
Gather your cowboy boots and flannels for Throw-Down! The country-themed dance in the Kravis, in which typically an underclassman girl asks an upperclassman boy or an upperclassman girl asks an underclass boy; although you don’t need a date to attend and have fun. The asks for this dance are filled with funny posters, dances, and numerous other creative methods. Oftentimes, the pair will meet up right before the event to take photos in their outfits, and then dance with their friends for the rest of the night. Throw-Down is one of the last non-formal dances of the school year, so everyone makes sure to have lots of fun.
Next comes Junior Prom and Prom. Make sure to order your dresses and tuxes well in advance, so you don’t have the stress of last minute ordering. After the long hours of getting ready, advance to behind the MSB or in dorms to take pictures. After the extensive amount of photos taken, seniors head to the dining hall for the dance, and juniors head to the off-campus venue. Make sure to bring some comfy sneakers to dance in, unless you want to spend the whole night in heels.
Even though attending a Deerfield dance may be scary, Deerfield dances continue to be an exciting Saturday night event, according to the student body, that never fails to bring the community together.