Anime USA Formal Ball Survey 2025

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You asked for it, now we need more information! According to our post-convention survey, you'd like the formal brought back for LIVE! at Anime USA (our 25th convention, and worthy of some celebration). Thing is, a formal dance can take many forms. We'd like some input as to how to run it for this year before we start planning things randomly -- If you have three minutes to spare, please fill out the five questions below and help us shape 2025's offerings!

When you see "Formal Event" on a convention schedule, you expect: *

A Dress Code

Live music

Dancing

Cocktails

A theme party

Decorations

Space & tables to mingle

A DJ

Other:

Required

What shall we call it, then? *

"Formal Dance"

"Formal Ball"

"Formal Concert"

Name it after the planned theme

Other:

What kind of music would you expect? *

Classical & formal covers of anime music (tangoes, foxtrots, waltzes)

Jazz covers of anime music (swing, big band, cool jazz)

Something thematic to the party (like the anime you're leaning into)

Genre doesn't matter, but a live performance is preferred

Music doesn't matter, dressing up is more important

Other:

Speaking of the Dress Code... *

Black Tie, Prom Night, or Better

Business Attire & High-end Cosplay

Nice Restuarant Attire & Tasteful Cosplay

Tidy but Informal & Any Cosplay

No Dress Code

And of course, WHEN do you hold this shindig? *

Friday!

Saturday!

Sunday!

Any afternoon! (after 2, before 5 p.m.)

Any evening! (after 8, before 11 p.m.)

Any other questions or comments? (Theme ideas are also welcome!) *

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