The dance was organized by De Anza’s Inter Club Council and DASB. Campus clubs were in charge of selling tickets for $5, and those without one were able to purchase tickets at the door for $10. The proceeds benefit the ICC Emergency Relief Fund, and a non-profit organization like the Red Cross or Make A Wish Foundation to be voted on later.

This was the fifth dance the ICC and DASB have sponsored, but Friday’s was the first Sunken Garden dance. 

“It’s a really good way for people to socialize,” said Mike Hoang, 21, ICC chair. “There are lots of clubs at De Anza, so it’s a good way to collaborate with each other.”

Five maroon-and yellow-striped tents dimmed the lighting, and female students wore anything from a stiletto get-up to Converse sneakers. 

Roughly 150 students attended the dance, enjoying techno and pop music by Blurescence club president Joseph Trujillo, who goes by DJ Nam3less. 

“I didn’t expect to see so many people,” Trujillo said. “A few times during the event I actually, jokingly, told them they looked like they were having too much fun.”

Free sodas, water, and chips were available for students to rehydrate and supplement energy for dancing.

“It’s a great place for people to have safe fun,” said Nick Rico, 22, member of the Taekwondo club. “There’s a sense of community when lacking otherwise [on campus].”

Although some students found the event a bit chilly, they still had fun.

“It’s definitely something I would be a part of in the future,” said Hansel Sin, 21, criminal justice major.