This summary of the Dance Rules located on the Otakon Dance page. Should there be a discrepancy between these rules, the rules on the Otakon Dance page take precedence.

  • Only Otakon members will be allowed into the dance. Valid Otakon Membership badges for the current year must be clearly displayed at all times within the dance area.
  • Otakon is not responsible for members’ bags. This includes but is not limited to outside, beside, or near the entrance to the dance.
  • No bags (of any size) will be allowed in during dance hours. Check the Otakon website to see if a location will be available for bag storage at Otakon this year.
  • Empty plastic bottles will be allowed into the dance. Any other container types will not be allowed.
  • No large costume props allowed.
  • No commercial grade photography or videographer equipment is allowed.
  • Please be considerate of the other dancers…
  • …and REMEMBER, drink plenty of water!

NOTE: All other Otakon rules and policies are enforced in the dance, such as disruptive behavior and swinging items attached to rope/string/chains/etc. rope/string/chains/etc.