Dance Marathons Flashcards
1
Q
Dance marathons were supposed to be
A
Quite easy money for out of world people
2
Q
Why did most people go.
A
For the money but some went to gain stardom
3
Q
What music was played during dance marathons
A
Slow to try and lull you to sleep
4
Q
What were sprints
A
Fast music that was played twice an hour
5
Q
What were the rule
A
No falling asleep
6
Q
What happened for breaks
A
The first week would have breaks but only half an hour but it would go down to no breaks at all.
7
Q
What were staged contestants
A
They helped cause fights and entertain on lookers
8
Q
How long was the longest dance marathon
A
22 weeks and 3 and a half days/
9
Q
What did one woman do to win a dance marathon
A
Pickled her feet.
10
Q
Why were dance marathons banned
A
Due to the hard,physical strain
