We started our Random Dance Thoughts Photo Contest last summer and it was a huge hit. We’re not going to let a pandemic prevent us from continuing the fun this year (with a few modifications, of course). Who’s ready to get creative, post and earn some Summer Sale Bucks?

How to enter the Random Dance Thoughts Photo Contest:

1.     Follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook.

2.     Make sure you have one of our official logo products (our logo pins, logo stickers, logo tanks, and reusable logo tote bags are all acceptable logo products).

• You can get one of our logo pins for free. Check our appointment calendar to plan your curbside pickup of a free pin (or purchase of sticker, tank or tote bag).

• You do not need to schedule an appointment for logo gear pick up, but please call 269-870-5226 when you park in front of the shop so we can come out and get you your logo gear.

• Online customers you may request a free pin with your next order.

3.     Take a photo of something and include one of our logo products in the photo composition.

4.     Post your photo on your Instagram story (or feed) or your Facebook feed and include:

#randomdancethoughts

@TheStationDancewearKalamazoo

@[Your Dance Studio] (we’re happy to share a little IG story space with your studio!)

#[Category] (from the list below)

You must include #randomdancethoughts, @theStationDancewearKalamazoo, tag your studio and include the category for your entry to qualify.

5.     Send us a message from your Instagram story post so that we can see your post and repost it to our story. In your message, include your name or your dancer’s name (for parents whose dancers don’t have an Instagram account) in the message so that we can track your posts and $5 vouchers. If you have a private account, you will need to screenshot your posts and message them to us.

6.     Repeat for another category (there are a total of 6 categories) anytime through July 26, 2020.

7.     If you post more than once per category, you won’t earn additional Summer Sale Bucks, but your posts will be considered as entries in the grand prize voting part of the contest.

8.     Our Big Summer Sale will be July 27 through August 8 (all by appointment this year). Out-of-town customers and any local customers that prefer to shop the sale online can request a promo code so that they can use their Summer Sale Bucks online.

9.     Stay tuned to see who our photo contest finalists are. Finalist photos will be chosen by The Station’s staff based on: creativity, artistic personality and ability to delight the judges (so, just be you and give it your best shot!).

10. The photo receiving the most in-person votes during our Big Summer Sale will be announced at the close of business on August 8. Winner of grand prize must pick up prize by August 30, 2020 (or we can send it in the mail).

11. By entering the photo contest, you agree that your photo may be used in future marketing promotions by The Station without additional compensation.

Random Dancewear Thoughts Categories:

1.  Dancewear (that you purchased at The Station or could get at The Station): Include #dancewear on your post

2. Staycation (cool things near your home that you didn’t do before or never noticed before you had more time at home): Include #staycation on your post

3. Around the World Covid-style (inspiration for cool things you would like to see that are more than a few hours from your home): Include #aroundtheworld on your post.

4. Summer Dance (intensives, camp, classes or just dancing cause you feel like it): Include #summerdance on your post.

5. Nature (scenery, flora and fauna): Include #nature on your post

6. Everything Else (your extra category for any photo): Include #everythingelse on your post

   Your photo may fit more than one category. Please hashtag for the category you would like to use for classification and contest entry.

Your entry will be automatically disqualified if:

• Your photo taking process is dangerous to you or others

• Anyone, anything or property is hurt or damaged in the process of taking your photo

• Your photo will make someone else feel bad.

• Your photo includes identifiable people, places or things that you do not have permission to share.

• Your photo is not following the other requirements of the contest.

• Your photo does not have an authorized logo pin, sticker or tank included in the photo. So, no, you cannot photoshop our logo into your entry.

Staff at The Station has sole discretion in deciding which photos will continue on in the contest process. You will know your photo is received and accepted if you see it reposted on our Instagram story.

Random Dance Thoughts Photo Competition is not associated, sponsored or dreamt up by Instagram or Facebook.

Prize Information:

Part 1: July 16-July 26:

• $5 of Summer Sale Bucks for each post, in each category. You can earn $5 for each category. With 6 categories, you can earn up to $30 of Summer Sale Bucks!

• Maximum of $30 of Summer sale bucks for each dancer (or dance parent, in case of dancers too young for an Instagram account).

• Our Big Summer Sale is from July 27 - August 8. Your Summer Sale Bucks can be used like cash for any clearance pink-line item.

• Clearance Pink-line items are final sale. Choose wisely if you are purchasing online.

Part 2: July 27-August 8:

• At the end of the entry period, we will choose a few of our favorite posts from each category. Customers shopping in person at our Big Summer Sale will vote for their favorite Random Dance Thought of the summer.

• The winner of the Summer Sale Vote-Off will win a gift package that includes Gift Certificate for $100, good for any items in the store.

Eligibility:

• Open to local dancers, online customers or real people that are interested in being our customer.

• No purchase is necessary to participate in the contest, but you must use one of the approved logo products in your photos. Logo pins can be picked up during scheduled appointment hours or request a free pin in your next online order.

• Each dancer (or parent of a younger dancer without their own account) may earn up to $30 in Summer Sale Bucks. Attempts to game the system with fake names or using multiple accounts will be an automatic disqualification from the contest.

• Summer Sale Bucks must be picked up and used during our Big Summer Sale, July 27-August 8. Contest participants wishing to use their Summer Sale Bucks online must contact us before the end of the sale for their online promo code.

• This summer, our Big Summer Sale will be spread over two weeks, but will all shoppers will need to make an appointment to shop in person (shopping schedule will be posted soon). Shopping online is available to everyone.

• If you are a studio owner or dance instructor, you may enter the contest under your own name.

• Please contact us if you would like to clarify eligibility requirements or contest rules.

It’s easy to earn some Summer Sale Bucks! Just take photos of things you think are interesting and include one of our logo products.

Need some examples to get your ideas flowing? See our gallery!