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Monday, December 3, 2018

THSG Teen & Alumni Ugly Sweater Dance & Contest 2018 ~ Friday, Dec. 14!


THSG Teen & Alumni
Ugly Sweater Dance & Contest 2018

 Join us for a night of music, dancing, games,
light snacks and refreshments!

 Wear your Ugly Holiday Sweater
and join us for some fun!  

 Bring along a wrapped gift 
for our Gift Exchange game!

Who: Teens 14 & Up and Alumni
When: Friday December 14, 2018 ~ 6:30 - 10:00 PM
Where: Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center ~ 109 South Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Cost: $10.99 per guest



  • Tickets need to be purchased prior to the dance due to limited space.
  • Tickets will be emailed to you prior to the dance.
  • If you are unable to purchase tickets, then the event is sold out. 
  • Tickets are non-refundable, but you are able to give them to someone else, please contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com to change the name on the tickets.
  • The cost of tickets is to help offset the cost of renting the venue, music and food being provided by our volunteer hosts.


    • Teen & Alumni
    Ugly Sweater Dance & Contest 2018
    Details, Rules & Guidelines
    We'll have music and dancing, as well as tables, chairs and a wide selection of games for those who may not want to dance. Light snacks and refreshments as well.

     Around 8:30 PM we will have our Ugly Sweater Contest and our Gift Exchange game!

    Ugly Sweater Contest Details
    Those who wish to participate will grab a number and get in line!  
    Each contestant will have the spot light for a few seconds 
    and people will vote for their favorites in these categories:

     Funniest Sweater
    Most Creative Sweater
    Most Colorful Sweater
    Most Adorable Sweater
    Most Bedazzled Sweater
    Ugliest Sweater
    • The contest is optional!
    • All sweaters must be PG. If you have questions, please contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com. 
    • Large sweaters are welcome, however the venue is not huge and it may be difficult to dance in a sweater that is too large.  There are bathrooms where guests can put on their sweaters closer to the contest.
    • Rules for Sweater Props:
      • All props must be stored in the designated area before and after the contest.  No props will be allowed on the dance floor before or after the contest for safety reasons, no exceptions.
      • You are responsible for making sure your props go home with you at the end of the evening.
      • Should any props become a safety concern at any point during the event, they will be removed and stored in the designated area until after the dance, no exceptions.
    Exchange Game Details 
    How we'll play will be revealed at the dance!
    • Please be sure your gift is something you wouldn't mind receiving (no gag gifts please). 
    • It can be a regift or a new gift (suggested value around $10).
    This is a "Drop-Off" Event
    • All attendees must check in on arrival. A chaperone will be outside checking people in.
    • Parents are welcome to gather outside. We know some people are traveling to the event, parents are welcome to gather outside the venue to visit, we just ask you do not block the parking area or the entrance to the dance.  There are some restaurants in walking distance, as well as Video Game World if you have younger siblings with you.  The venue is just not large enough to accommodate all the guests, their parents and siblings.  A map of nearby locations will be provided.
    • Attendance is conditional upon respectful behavior at the discretion of the hosts. Parents will be notified of any disruptive behavior. 
    • There are volunteer parents that will be running and chaperoning the dance.  We appreciate parents offering to chaperone, but we can not accept all of the offers. We simply do not have enough space to accommodate everyone.
    Food
    • PLEASE DO NOT BRING OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. There are no outside food or drinks allowed in the facility to keep this is a Nut-Free allergen event. There will be Gluten Free and Vegetarian options.  If you have other allergen concerns, please contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com prior to December 12, 2018.
    Music
    • All of the music played at this event are clean radio edited versions of the Top 100 Hits.
    • We can not take song requests. Music is purchased before the dance and is being provided by volunteers rather than a professional DJ.

    Great gift idea for homeschoolers!

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