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looks like it's been resolved.

how do they get their money back? I have one staff member in that category of made staff, but had already pre-regged.

The current plan (and always subject to change) is to allow glowsticks in the concerts held in the J.
However I can't speak for stage zero or music fest.  post your question in "The Big Events" forum.

depends on:
(1) your power source and voltage you are running
(2) how you are planning using it.  using it like a whip or in a manner that might be considered dangerous might get you "removed"
(3) remember all glow items that are large enough to be considered props need to pass peace bonding as well...

what will get more people to come out?
we are limited in what we can do (ie: we can't provide food), however if there's something that might attract your attention, please give us a heads up.

Over the next few weeks, the DJs might reply to this thread with their promo mixes...

Here's one of mine:
http://soundcloud.com/ehash

This is DJ Kinetx's
http://soundcloud.com/dijaykinetx

will there be an outline or agenda for the panel?  I don't want to miss it, but I might be getting another room ready to open.  did you get your location yet?

i'd be happy to answer any questions people have also.

Greetings:

We have gotten to a late start recruiting the volunteer staff specifically for the dance.  With less than a month away we need to make a strong last minute effort to recruit people to come out and help us.

From FanimeCon Website:
" Volunteers are always welcome and needed to join FanimeCon. Unlike staff, volunteers are not given a badge but rather required to buy a normal attendee convention badge first. Then, by working a certain number of hours per day, volunteers are paid back the price of their paid convention badge. In order to get a full weekend badge, a volunteer must work at least 20 hours. To get a day badge refunded, at least 5 hours must be worked in one day. The perks of being a volunteer don't stop there either. Volunteers are granted flexible schedules and range of jobs they may be appointed to. If interested, email [email protected] to sign-up early and get priority scheduling or stop by our volunteers' room at the convention. Please note, reimbursements will be mailed out after the con."

Dance Volunteer responsibilities:

Door Monitor:
Door Monitors will assist the Rover staff with checking for FanimeCon Badges and turning away restricted items.  These volunteers will also help manage the entry line and maintain orderly exits.  2 will be required for the J Ballroom and 3 for the Market Room.

Dancefloor Monitor:
Dancefloor monitors assist the Rover staff with monitoring the dancefloor and escalating any security or facilities issue.  These volunteers will help maintain a safe environment for all Con Members by acting as the eyes and ears of a limited Rover security staff.  5 to 10 will be needed for the J Ballroom Dancefloor and 2 for the Market Room Dancefloor.

Stage Monitor:
Stage Monitors will act as the stage security guard protecting the performer (DJ), the stage, the stage equipment. Stage Monitors will escalate and issues immediately.  Stage monitors positions are mainly filled by the DJ staff.


Are you still interested? Reply by email to [email protected]
As mentioned above, you must volunteer to work at least 5 hours in a day with a minimum of 20 hours to receive a reimbursement.

Please reply with your hours of availability on
Day 0 (Thursday, May 26)
   We need people from 8PM to 2AM
Day 1 (Friday, May 27)
   We need people from 5PM to 4AM)
Day 2 (Saturday, May 28)
   We need people from 3:30 to 4 AM)
Day 3 (Sunday, May 29)
   We Need people from 3PM to 5AM)

Regards,
FanimeCon 2011 Dance Management

Greetings:

We have gotten to a late start recruiting the volunteer staff specifically for the dance.  With less than a month away we need to make a strong last minute effort to recruit people to come out and help us.

From FanimeCon Website:
" Volunteers are always welcome and needed to join FanimeCon. Unlike staff, volunteers are not given a badge but rather required to buy a normal attendee convention badge first. Then, by working a certain number of hours per day, volunteers are paid back the price of their paid convention badge. In order to get a full weekend badge, a volunteer must work at least 20 hours. To get a day badge refunded, at least 5 hours must be worked in one day. The perks of being a volunteer don't stop there either. Volunteers are granted flexible schedules and range of jobs they may be appointed to. If interested, email [email protected] to sign-up early and get priority scheduling or stop by our volunteers' room at the convention. Please note, reimbursements will be mailed out after the con."

Dance Volunteer responsibilities:

Door Monitor:
Door Monitors will assist the Rover staff with checking for FanimeCon Badges and turning away restricted items.  These volunteers will also help manage the entry line and maintain orderly exits.  2 will be required for the J Ballroom and 3 for the Market Room.

Dancefloor Monitor:
Dancefloor monitors assist the Rover staff with monitoring the dancefloor and escalating any security or facilities issue.  These volunteers will help maintain a safe environment for all Con Members by acting as the eyes and ears of a limited Rover security staff.  5 to 10 will be needed for the J Ballroom Dancefloor and 2 for the Market Room Dancefloor.

Stage Monitor:
Stage Monitors will act as the stage security guard protecting the performer (DJ), the stage, the stage equipment. Stage Monitors will escalate and issues immediately.  Stage monitors positions are mainly filled by the DJ staff.


Are you still interested? Reply by email to [email protected]
As mentioned above, you must volunteer to work at least 5 hours in a day with a minimum of 20 hours to receive a reimbursement.

Please reply with your hours of availability on
Day 0 (Thursday, May 26)
   We need people from 8PM to 2AM
Day 1 (Friday, May 27)
   We need people from 5PM to 4AM)
Day 2 (Saturday, May 28)
   We need people from 3:30 to 4 AM)
Day 3 (Sunday, May 29)
   We Need people from 3PM to 5AM)

Regards,
FanimeCon 2011 Dance Management

as mentioned in the request post...if you have specific songs you want...send them to [email protected]

PeterLo (Good Asian Driver) and I are the ones slotted to play Asian Pop and we will be the ones taking a closer look at the kpop songs.
He's gonna play more of the remixes while I play more of the originals.  In either case we'd both be happy to play whichever version more people will dance to.

Competition was high this year and DJ Recruitment and selection has passed.  To view this year's process, see: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,15460.0.html

you can also volunteer this year for a "proctor" position to see how things are run.

There is definitely a swap meet on Day Zero, but don't forget, there is the "Pajama Party" or dance in Ballroom J.
Attendance the last few years has definitely reflected the lower attendance on day zero, but please stop by and hang out for a bit.

The Final hour of the dance will be decided during the con.  Mel and I are reserving that spot just in case the dance does not last past 3. (mixed experiences the past few years).  

I thought I'd start a thread about requests that really highlighted how they would more likely get played.

A DJ is not necessarily going to have the track you want to hear.  It may not fit into their set.
Your best bet is to send your exact request to [email protected] and those tracks and requests will be distributed to
the djs. <deadline is a week before the con>

Also, it should go without saying...if you request a song, stick around and dance to it....if a dj goes out on a limb and plays a song that turns out to be a dog and the requester didn't even support it, that dj is less likely to play any request.

I guess for my own feelings, if you request a kpop song that has a dance associated with it...DO THE DANCE...
ie: SNSD - Hahaha, SNSD - Gee, or Wonder Girls - Nobody.

Since many people may not know how my blend of UK Hard House differs from Trance I'm going to post an older mix for people to check out.
http://soundcloud.com/ehash

[FANIME DANCE 2011]

FANIME DANCE 2011
The 2011 Dance will have 2 main dance floors featuring a variety of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Styles. 2 unique environments have been created to help people comfortably find their groove.

PAJAMA PARTY (Day 0: THURSDAY 8PM to 2AM in the J BALLROM)
Pajamas are not required, but this pre-con event offers an intimate social lounge atmosphere catalyzing "con" friendships for the days to come.

ROOM 1: SJCC J BALLROOM (Thursday 8PM to 2 AM; Friday 7 PM to 4 AM, Saturday 6:30 PM to 4 AM, Sunday 4 PM to 4 AM)
"Ballrom J" of the Convention Center will be transformed into a spacious dance arena with hypnotic beats and vibrant lighting. Filled wall to wall with sound and energy, the main stage for the 2011 Dance will be a must-attend destination during your FanimeCon quest.

Room 2: HILTON MARKET ROOM (Friday 6PM to 4AM; Saturday 4PM to 4AM; Sunday 4PM to 3AM)
The Hilton Market Room will offer a smaller, more intimate lounge environment for an eclectic music showcase ranging from Asian pop to other alternative styles.

FANIME DANCE RULES (2011):
All FanimeCon rules and Code of Conduct applies to the Dance.  Failure to comply will lead to ejection from the dance and possibly the con!

•   The Dance for 2011 is open to all ages. However, it is suggested that children under 13 be accompanied by a responsible adult.
•   The FanimeCon Dance is a private event hosted for the attendees and guests of FanimeCon. An official FanimeCon badge is required for entry.
•   Once you leave the dance area, you will have to wait in line to re-enter.
•   Attendees may be subjected to a precursory security check.
•   No outside food or drinks are allowed in the J Ballroom.
•   Physical and/or verbal harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
•   Props,Chemical-based glow products (I.E. glow sticks) and LED-based lighting utilities are allowed as long as they do not represent an immediate danger to others.
•   No "Laser Gloves" or laser pointers will be allowed.
•   Only authorized staff are allowed on the stage.
•   No coat-check is available.

FANIME DANCE 2011 DJs:
Dark0 (Happy Hardcore/Drum‛N‛Bass)
Bringing the harder,faster beats ofdiversity, DJ Dark0 adds energy, excitement, and rhythm to make (happy) hardcore not only happy, but dance floor friendly.

eHash (Trance/Mixed EDM/Asian Pop)
Known for bringing heavy bass infused with seductive analog synth melodies, eHash takes his annual break from his San Francisco Nightclub residency to bring his blends of Epic Trance, UK Hard House, and Asian Pop.

KinetX (Trance)
Best known for his electric stage presence and ability to show off his glowstick moves between tracks, DJ Kinetx rocketed into the SF Nightclub Trance scene in the late 90s with his skillful blending of epic tales through euphoric melodies and hypnotic rhythms.

Melvis (Progressive House/Mixed EDM)
dj melvis proves that not all DJs are single-minded conduits for your illicit drug habit. Entering his 4th year as a Fanime DJ, he brings a smörgåsbord of audio candy to the speakers from disco/vocal/funky house, modern rock, synth-pop, and electro-clash.

PeterLo (Mixed EDM/Asian Pop)
Making his first appearance as a performer at FanimeCon, DJ PeterLo will be spinning all your favorite K-Pop hits in a live dance remix format. Got a request? He'll throw it in, along with some J-Pop and western pop.

RadPaolo (House)
DJ radpaolo returns to Fanime with sickly sweet indie-pop, 80's, New Wave, disco, electro, and blog house. As a long time FanimeCon-atendee, he will present his attempt to catalyze the social atmosphere with 120 something beats.

Reign (Trance/Mixed EDM)
A true powerhouse of the decks, Reign returns to the FanimeCon Dance with a melodic state trance while keeping it funky with some sick dirty electro house.

Stormy Rayner (Trance/Techno)
Bay Area EDM DJ and Producer Stormy Rayner has been a fan favorite at the FanimeCon dance with his uncompromising blend of Progressive, Psy-Trance, and Techno is deep, dark, techy, and energetic.

Strider Hanzo (Hard Dance)
Aiming to please while introducing fantastic grooves to new audiences, Strider Hanzo brings hard hitting bass lines that will keep everyone in the roomon their feet.

FANIME DANCE 2011 SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY May 26 (DAY 0, J Balroom)
8 PM to 10 PM      Strider Hanzo (Mixed EDM)
10 PM to 12 AM    PeterLo (Mixed EDM/Asian Pop)
12 AM to 2 AM      eHash (Mixed EDM/Asian Pop)

Friday May 27 (Day 1)
ROOM 1 (J BALLROOM)
7 PM to 9 PM      RadPaolo (House/NewWave)
9 PM to 11 PM     Melvis (Mixed EDM)
11 PM to 1 AM     Stormy Raynor (Trance)
1 AM to 2:30 AM  KinetX (Trance)
2:30 AM to 4 AM  eHash (Trance/UK Hard House)

ROOM 2 (HILTON MARKET ROOM)
6 PM to 8 PM     KinetX (Trance)
8 PM to 10 PM   PeterLo (Mixed EDM/Asian Pop)
10 PM to 12 AM eHash (Hip Hop/Top 40s/Asian Pop)
12 AM to 2 AM  Reign (Mixed EDM)
2 AM to 4 AM    Melvis (Mixed EDM)

Satuday May 28 (Day 2)
ROOM 1 (J BALLROOM)
6:30 PM to 7 PM       YUKIE MINI CONCERT
7 PM to 9 PM           eHash (Mixed EDM/Asian Pop)
9 PM to 10:30 PM     Strider Hanzo (Mixed EDM)
10:30 PM to 12 AM   Reign (Mixed EDM)
12 AM to 2 AM         Dark0 (Hardcore/Drum and Bass)
2 AM to 4 AM           Melvis (Mixed EDM)


ROOM 2 (HILTON MARKET ROOM)
4 PM to 6 PM     Dark0 (Hardcore/Drum and Bass)
6 PM to 8 PM     RadPaolo (House/New Wave)
8 PM to 10 PM    PeterLo (Mixed EDM/Asian Pop)
10 PM to 12 AM  KinetX (Trance)
12 AM to 2 AM   Stormy Raynor (Trance)
2 AM to 4 AM     eHash (Trance)


Sunday May 29 (Day 3)
ROOM 1 (J BALLROOM)
4 PM to 6 PM    <<< M O M O I - C O N C E R T >>>
6 PM to 8 PM    PeterLo (Mixed EDM/Asian Pop)
8 PM to 10 PM   Melvis (Mixed EDM)
10 PM to 12:30 AM Stormy Rayner (Trance)
12:30 AM to 3 AM    eHash (Trance/Mixed EDM)
3 AM to 4 AM Fanime DJ (Trance/Mixed EDM)

ROOM 2 (HILTON MARKET ROOM)
4 PM to 5 PM      Dark0 (Hardcore/Drum and Bass)
5 PM to 7 PM      RadPaolo (House/Newave)
7 PM to 10 PM      Reign (Trance)
10 PM to 11 PM    Strider Hanzo (Mixed EDM)
11 PM to 12:30 AM   Dark0 (Hardcore/Drum and Bass)
12:30 AM to 3 AM    Melvis (Mixed EDM)

The schedule, DJ bios, and rules will be reposted later today. 
The second room will be all ages this year to accomodate trying out multiple styles of music (one of the more requested changes).
Since this is the first year Mel and I are heading dance we were not able to do everything we wanted, but we have brought about
some changes that we hope will catalyze a more dynamic and evolving event this year and in the future.

Trance can be found in one of the dancefloors at any time: if not in the J, then in the Market.  We have done our best to counter program/schedule based on what the DJs have indicated they will spin.  However, if they end up playing the same thing at the same time, it will just have to be chalked up as a lesson learned.  ASOT has a following and if a DJ is playing it just go to the other room.  We have brought back Happy Hardcore for 3 blocks of time, maintained the commercial and electro house blocks.  We have moved away from breaks to push Asian Pop this year.

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eHash

My personal suggestion is to get battery based LED Glowsticks or Poi, however glowsticks will be allowed in the dance.
HOWEVER
If you break them by accident or intentionally, you will be ejected.

Correction:
Glowsticks will be allowed
LED Based Rave Gloves will be allowed

Laser Pointers and Laser based Rave Gloves (regardless of mW) will not be allowed.