Dance Hall Rules

ALL FanimeCon prop rules and Code of Conduct apply to attendees of the FanimeCon Dance with the following additions:

  • Attendees are subject to a precursory security check. Please have your ID and badge ready.
  • Small bags for personal items (phone, wallet, keys) are allowed. Please note bags are subject to search prior to entering the Dance.
  • No large bags or totes are allowed in the Dance Area. We want a lot of space on the dance floor for you to boogie!
  • In case we reach capacity, if you leave the Dance Area, please get back in line to re-enter.
  • No outside food or beverages are allowed in the Dance Area.
  • Cosplay is encouraged, but be mindful of large props. Staff may ask you to set them aside when dancing.
  • Physical and/or verbal harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes taunting.
  • Chemical-based glow products that are unsealed are not allowed in the Dance Area. Sealed chemical-based glow products (i.e., glow sticks, necklaces, or bracelets) are allowed.
  • LED-based lighting products are allowed as long as they do not present a danger to other attendees.
  • No laser pointers allowed.
  • Unattended items found at the Dance will be held at the DJ Booth until the Dance ends each night. After that time, items will be relocated to Lost & Found.

Dance Floor Principles

  • Inclusion — All fans of music and dancing should feel welcome.
  • Safety — Please look after your fellow fans.
  • Co-creation — FanimeCon is put on By Fans, For Fans such as yourself! This couldn’t be possible without you.
  • THE GOLDEN RULE — Don’t be That Person who ruins the fun for everyone!

Notices

Private Event Notice: The FanimeCon Dance is a private event hosted for the attendees of FanimeCon. An official FanimeCon badge is required for entry Friday through Sunday. A FanimeCon badge cannot be obtained at the entrance to the Dance and may not be available for purchase during Dance event hours. FanimeCon badges must be purchased at Registration during normal Registration hours.

Crowd Photo Release Form: Please be aware that by entering this area, you consent to your voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, for use in any and all media, including films and tapes, whether now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity. And that you release FanimeCon, its successors, and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature.

Photosensitivity and Risk of Seizure Warning: Performances incorporate strobe and strobe-based effects.

Water Dispenser Locations: Water stations are available outside the doors to the Dance Hall.

Age Restrictions: For FanimeCon 2026, nighttime Dance programming (8:00 pm – 2:00 am) will be an 18+ event. Proof of age (government issued ID or Oasis wristband) will be required for attendance. 

Bag-Check Notification: FanimeCon wants our attendees, guests, and staff to feel comfortable and safe when attending the Dance. To ensure the safety of our Dance attendees and staff, bags of any kind are subject to inspection prior to entry to the Dance Area. All unattended items are left at your own risk. There are no spaces provided inside the Dance Area that are considered safe and secure storage spaces for people to store their personal items.

COVID-19 Notice: The Dance Area is a high-traffic area, and attending can increase the chances of coming into contact with COVID-19. While precautions and high-ventilation systems are in place, this does not guarantee a 100% safe environment. If you appear to be placing attendees at risk, you will be asked to leave the premises.