Here are 46 photos that best represent the 46 hours spent at THON 2017:
As dancers and organizations were waiting outside, THON committees were putting the final touches together. Photo: Dana LipshutzDancer Relations members wait outside before helping dancers stand for 46 hours. Photo: Joe WhitmanThe dancers arrive! After making their way through the Human Tunnel, dancers took advantage of sitting down before standing for 46 hours. Photo: Dana LipshutzUh oh, you’ve been caught! A child soaked one of our photographers. Photo: Matt SniegowskiWhy is everything so lit? The dab made another appearance in this year’s line dance. Photo: Trevor Hayes
A dancer and her boyfriend took a moment to slow dance on the floor. Photo: Cori Bugenhagen
A bottle of bubbles kept kids and dancers entertained during THON. Photo: Arif AminuddenPut em’ up cowboy! Photo: Gareth BranganA DRCM captain caught the line dance leader during a dance break. Photo: Gareth Brangan
A kid played soccer with an athlete during this year’s Athlete Hour. Photo: Oyoma Asinor
THON and the Four Diamonds Fund are committed to finding a cure for cancer. Photo: Steffen Blanco
Dance with me! A Dancer relations member and a dancer spun around on the floor. Photo: Matt Sniegowski
Surprise! DNCE had a surprise performance at THON 2017. Photo: Steffen Blanco
Dancers threw their diamonds up for THON 2017. Photo: Steffen Blanco
A couple princesses found their way onto the floor. Photo: Alison Swiggard
3 AM Tokyo gave a smashing performance during the late hours of THON. Photo: Gareth BranganMembers from the Public Relations committee gathered together inside the concourse. Photo: Arif Aminudden
One of the more popular events, Slides of Strength, left no participant safe from baby powder. Photo: Cori BugenhagenWould THON be complete without a conga line? Photo: Cori Bugenhagen
This little Nittany Lion strutted his stuff on stage. Photo: Alison Swiggard
Eric and Molly Barron gave a supportive speech to the dancers and spectators. Photo: Trevor Hayes
Frequent stretching helped keep dancers and spectators from feeling sore. Photo: Matt Sniegowski
Three students posed for a photo while on the floor. Photo: Matt Sniegowski
The force was with this child as he took on Darth Vader in a light saber duel. Photo: Joe Whitman
The Executive THON committee members embraced while watching an emotional THON 2017 recap video. Photo: Steffen Blanco
Even the Nittany Lion couldn’t help but dance to a Go Go Gadjet performance. Photo: Steffen Blanco
Dancers got emotional while reading mail during Mail Call. Photo: Joe Whitman
A young Captain America hid behind his shield. Photo: Oyoma Asinor
Marcus, a THON child, recounted his story about the day he realized he had all the symptoms of cancer. Photo: Trevor Hayes
Atlas members gave one of their dancers a massage over the railing. Photo: Steffen Blanco
The football team may not have won this year’s Pep Rally, but it sure didn’t forget to mention it is Big Ten Champions. Photo: Steffen Blanco
The BJC hit max capacity numerous times during THON 2017. Photo: Arif Aminudden
A THON child went for a slum dunk with a little help from some students. Photo: Matt Sniegowski
The Nittany Lion hyped the crowd up on Saturday night. Photo: Steffen BlancoAnother crowd favorite, My Hero Zero, kept the BJC dancing during its performance. Photo: Alison Swiggard
A child got soaked by an unexpected watergun attack. Photo: Matt Sniegowski
The basketball team put on an entertaining performance during this year’s Pep Rally. Photo:
Jump in! This jump roping group was able to perform twice during THON. Photo: Alison Swiggard
Some dancers chose to wear capes during THON, but they know the kids are really the heroes. Photo: Arif Aminuddin.
This year was Go Go Gadjet’s 10th year performing at THON. It donated the profits made off an original song to THON. Photo: Oyoma Asinor
TRex spotting! No crazy outfits are off limits during THON. Photo: Trevor HayesA THON child helped shake the parachute early on Sunday morning. Photo: Arif Aminuddin
It is hard for dancer to not get emotional after reading encouraging messages during Mail Call.
A small child ran out towards the empty floor during a mop session and captivated the entire BJC. Photo: Matt Sniegowski
Dancers swayed together during an emotional Final Four hours. Photo: Arif Aminuddin
And finally, after 46 hours of dancing, the THON 2017 total was announced. Photo: Joe Whitman
Dana Lipshutz is a senior majoring in Graphic Design who comes from the typical “right outside of Philly” town of Warrington. She overuses the word ‘hooligan’ and likes Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips and raspberry ice tea a bit too much. You can email her at dana@onwardstate.com or you can follow her @DanaLipshutz however it’s mostly just retweets of Beyoncé gifs/memes.
