Homecoming week is full of exciting festivities, and to wrap the week up is the homecoming dance. For many upperclassmen who have attended the dance before, the lead-up to the weekend is full of picking out an outfit and taking fun pictures. But for the people who have not, there is a looming fear of the unknowns about the dance. This article is a guide to help answer those unknowns. 

On Saturday, October 5th, at 7:00 pm, the doors to the front of the school will open for the homecoming dance. Students are expected to bring their tickets and their student IDs. The dance is only open to Davie High students, so it’s very important to remember these items. Once checked in by teachers, students are allowed to go into the gym, where there will be music and dancing, or the cafeteria. In the cafeteria, there will be places to take photos with your friends or to sit and hang out. There will also be an array of food provided for people to snack on. 

The dance will end at 11 pm, though don’t be surprised if most do not stay the whole time. How much time you spend at the dance is up to you completely. While most students pop in for a couple of minutes to see friends, some may stay the whole time. The doors are open the whole time, whether it’s leaving or joining the party. 

For many, going to the dance without a date can be daunting, but you do not need a date to have fun. For so many students, the dance is made fun because of their group of friends. Going with people you enjoy spending time with is huge. Another great part of the dance is meeting up with other friends there. Senior Jamie Cornazter, who has gone for the past two years, is a huge believer in going with your friends. “My best advice would be to go with a group of friends, be yourself, and have fun,” she shares. 

While many hang out in the cafeteria socializing with friends, the music coming from the gym draws people in. The gym gets turned into a massive dance floor, with students dancing with their friends. Some years, a dance circle gets formed, with dance moves ranging from the worm to the sprinkler. The most shocking part to many students is when the teachers will join in for dances like the “Cotton Eye Joe” and “Wobble.” Will Miner, a CTE teacher at Davie, has even been the DJ for some years. While he enjoys playing many songs, one has always made the dance more enjoyable to DJ. 

“Cha-cha slide because I can repeat the ‘clap your hands’ for about 30 seconds before people realize it’s on a loop.” Miner shares. 

While the homecoming dance has many moving pieces, it still can be an exciting night. The overall important thing to remember is to stay grounded and enjoy the moment. These are the parts of high school that people remember.