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THON 2021 dancers share their favorite memories from the weekend psu.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from psu.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Every THON weekend, dancers crowd the floors of the Bryce Jordan Center to stand for 46 hours. This year though, theyâll be standing in their apartments, watching a virtual livestream and trying to stay awake without the help of a crowd. THON provides students a chance to raise money each year to help children with pediatric cancer. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, THON will be held virtually this year from Feb. 19-21. THON has recommended dancers do not stand for the full 46 hours this year for safety reasons, according to some dancers. THON has taken measures to make sure dancers get sleep by streaming loops of videos from earlier in the event from 12 to 6 a.m. on both nights. ....
For the first time in its four years of existence, the THON Showcase took place over a livestream Monday night. Although virtual, the showcase was still able to bring the same excitement and energy as years past. The event, which was sponsored by First National Bank, had representatives from 15 different THON organizations perform different talents and acts. These groups included Penn State CrossFit, Tapestry Dance Company, The Statesmen, Eclipse, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Orchesis Dance Company, Supply Logistics Captain Committee, Donor Alumni Relations, Penn State Thespian Society, DoofenSchwartz Evil Inc., Penn State Dance Alliance, JulManji and FOTO. Kelsey Wolf, the THON Showcase chair, opened up the night by introducing the judges of the performances. Wolf also introduced the acts before they performed. Before the event began, she announced that 10 random people watching the livestream would receive a $275 donation for their THON organizations. ....
'The power of community' | How THON is adapting its annual showcase to a virtual setting | THON | Penn State | Daily Collegian psu.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from psu.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.