Dancers Going Strong at 3 Hours

Four hours into the marathon, excitement and energy still filled Louis Room.

Strobe lights of various colors flickered off the walls as Northwestern students danced along to a wide array of music. Songs spanned multiple genres, from “Tomorrow,” from the musical Annie to Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” to “Roxanne” by the Police.

The sound of lively chatter and hundreds of people singing was as loud as the music pulsing through the room. People were dancing in large clusters throughout the room, some jumping up and down to the music while others vogued, others did the robot, and still more followed a beat of their own.

“It’s only been a few hours and I feel great,” said Music junior Rebecca Fisher. “I have full energy. I’m still on 10.”

Those who did not participate danced along on the platform erected for visitors.
“I think it’s really great to see so many students out here willing to dedicate their time to help epilepsy,” said Meghan Maggiore, a Medill freshman who was in the room visiting friends. “The fact that these people actually care enough to donate 30 hours of their time is really nice to see. I would absolutely love to do it next year.”

The dancing was interrupted only for an advertisement from the event’s sponsor, Macintosh, and the night’s game, Northwestern’s adaptation of the MTV show Singled Out.

After the ten minute pause, the emcees, Medill junior Todd Johnson and Communications junior Adam Welton, transitioned back into the dancing.

“It’s so great. Everything is wonderful,” said Music freshman Stephanie Stockstill, as she took the floor once again and resumed dancing.

Text: Tiarra Medley/The Daily Northwestern
Photo: Paul Takahashi/The Daily Northwestern