The biggest Yale party every year is undoubtedly the 80s-themed Safety Dance, run by Silliman! We book Commons for the night, spend a couple hours moving all the tables and chairs, bring in a crazy DJ with video screens and laser shows, then let everyone in for dancing the night away to 80s hits from the likes of Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, and more!
The tradition was born in 1990 - before then, Silliman hosted an "End of the 80s" dance, but they clearly couldn't keep that name. "Safety Dance" comes from this amazing/crazy song by Men Without Hats, which was a huge 80s hit. Youtube video below:
Even if you weren't born in the 80s (as many of our current freshmen were not), everyone can get into the spirit of the event. The week before, everyone heads to Salvation Army to get their costumes, and some people definitely go all out! Even a couple of the DJ crew came in costumes - they say this is their favorite event all year =P
Guess which guy is a residential college dean?
Group hug during the last song
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