Anthro SoCal 2026

Animal Arena - Sunshine Showdown

Animal Arena - Dancer Signups

Schedule

Main Event: Sunday, September 20th, 2pm-4pm in Main Stage

Tryouts (in-person): Friday, September 18th, 7:30pm-8:30pm in Panel 4 (Room 106)

Animal Arena

Animal Arena (AA) is an event hosted by members of the freestyle furry dance crew Sin7, primarily Reyvin and Kyrie the Cutie. It focuses on bringing the quality dance and dance-related events to the furry fandom space for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community. Event types vary per convention, but typically will be a dedicated dance battle event or freestyle workshop.

AA will come to ASC 2026 as a dance battle event, Sunshine Showdown. The main event will be a 1v1 battle royale hosted at the main stage. Competitors, accepted after preliminaries, will compete with each other in one or two 30 second dance rounds, where they will freestyle to a randomly selected song. The event judges will decide which competitor danced better and moves on. All the way until we have an official winner! So come out, dance your best, and HAVE FUN WITH IT!

Battle Format

  1. You will be matched with an opponent beforehand. Once called up, you both will step up to the dance floor.
  2. The music starts and either you or your opponent will start the battle - whoever feels inclined to go first. If too much time passes by, a bottle will be spun on who will go first, and the music will be reset.
  3. You have 30-45 seconds to show us your best moves before our MC counts down until your turn is over. Then your opponent is up to battle.
  4. Once both opponent’s first turns are up, you have one more chance to battle it out to a different song, totalling two battles per round.
  5. The round will end, and our three judges will choose who will move on to the next round. Once everyone in the division has battled, we will switch to the next category.

Rules

  1. Arrive on time! Those who do not show up by roll call will give up their slot to the next in the waitlist. THERE WILL BE PRELIMINARIES, and the top 8-16 dancers will be selected, depending on the number of tryouts.
  2. Main event brackets will be seeded based on prelim performance. It’s a mixed division.
  3. Be respectful and keep it in the spirit of dance. No touching and no overly-offensive gestures. They will result in disqualification and/or dismissal from the event.
  4. All props must be cleared by the event coordinator.
  5. Do not interrupt your opponent’s battle. They have until the MC finishes counting down.
  6. If you’re not called up, you may not step onto the dance floor at all while a round is in progress.
  7. Be a good sport! We are all here to have fun and put on a good show.

Attire

For fursuiters: You may battle in your full suit or partial suit. Partial means you must have a fursuit head, paws, and/or footpaws and tail. Footpaws will not be required to dance. Poodling is allowed.

For non-suiters: Wear something that compliments your style! You’re going to be performing in front of an audience that includes families and a younger crowd, so do not wear anything vulgar.

Prerequisites

You must abide by all convention policies and have your own, active convention membership (badge) on the day of the event.

Contestants under 16 must have parental permission and a parent in attendance for the event.

Parental Disclaimer: The organizers of this event aim for a “PG-13” rating and want you to know that this is a dance battle, which means it is potentially a bit more competitive by nature. However, we forbid any explicit/profane behavior or clothing and encourage good sportsmanship as well as a supportive environment for the participants.

Disclaimer

  1. By signing up for Animal Arena, you agree to be solely responsible for any injuries that may occur during the event. You also agree to not hold this event and the respective convention in which the event takes place accountable for any reimbursement for damages.
  2. By participating in Animal Arena, you agree to consent being a part of any media coverage or promotional material that includes Animal Arena. There are many of those who like to take videos and livestream the event, and you must be aware that you can/will be video recorded. Animal Arena will maintain all respect towards sensitive material. All disputes regarding sensitive or inappropriate material will be dealt with by the group directly, with the exception of material released by other parties.
  3. By participating in Animal Arena, you agree to behave in a manner that conforms to all rules set by the Animal Arena Rules, Terms and Conditions document, ASC’s Code of Conduct, and all applicable policies relevant to the event. We wish to maintain a positive image of our community - so please treat others and the event with respect. Any belligerent, dangerous, or disrespectful behavior may result in disqualification from the event as well as further repercussion at the discretion of the convention organizers.

Questions?

Point of Contact:
Kyrie the K’utie
Telegram: kyriethekutie
Email: kyriethekutie@anthrosocal.org