Some of the decorations set up in the Perry Campus for the Halloween dance.
On Friday, Oct. 25, the lower level of the Perry building was transformed into a ghostly wonderland for Doane’s traditional Halloween Dance Night on a chilly and dark October night. Eerie cobwebs, carved pumpkins, and softly lit lanterns created a spooky yet joyful atmosphere and the decorations were nothing short of stunning. Even the most casual Halloween enthusiast would be thrilled by the immersive Halloween mood created by the incredibly amazing event space.
With a flawless blend of pop faves, eerie tunes and lively remixes that created the ideal atmosphere for dancing, the DJ kept the music interesting and lively. The playlist, which kept the spirits high and urged everyone to hit the dance floor, was a highlight for those who came. Despite these efforts, the party took a while to gain traction and the turnout was lower than expected. Due to the space’s initial lack of patrons, it felt rather quiet, which created a slightly muted tone early in the night. However, the energy increased as the evening went on and more people showed up, and students excited to celebrate Halloween started to fill the dance floor.
Although the early atmosphere and numbers were not up to par, both students and organizers felt that the groundwork was in place for a fantastic Halloween celebration and the Halloween Dance Night can become one of the most anticipated events of the autumn semester next year with a few tweaks. Students who attended showed up in their Halloween best, having costumes that ranged from fun and light-hearted to spooky and scary.
