Monaco Dance Forum: "Dance Marathon" by Eugénie Andrin
As part of the festival Monaco Dance Forum.
Introduction
Dance marathons thrived in the 1920s and 1930s. The aim is for couples to keep going as long as possible without ever stopping dancing (simply swaying or stepping are allowed) in order to win a prize of around a hundred dollars. Due to the Great Depression in 1929, poverty was so extreme that contestants were prepared to do anything for a few dollars, turning these marathons into horrific balls. With a 10-minute break every two hours to eat, drink, sleep or take care of themselves, it was a dreadful scenario that played out. But the guarantee of a meal was a tempting offer for those, the poorest of all, who had nothing. Some marathons lasted for more than five months. The exhaustion led some competitors to become delirious, or even fall into a coma. Given this ordeal, the physical condition of the marathon contestants was distressing to see.
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