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46 Hours In 46 Photos

Already in withdrawal after dancing for 46 hours? Skipping all of your classes because of exhaustion and looking for a way to relive the best moments of THON 2016? Well look no further, we’ve compiled the best moments of THON 2016 in photos.

A little bit of Frozen snuck into the Kids Talent Show, definitely an overall crowd pleaser.
A little bit of Frozen snuck into the Kids Talent Show, definitely an overall crowd pleaser.

Nittany Lion THON 2016

The Bryce Jordan Center's outside stayed just as lively as it's inside through the night.
The Bryce Jordan Center’s outside stayed just as lively as its inside through the night.
A dancer takes a moment to stretch out her legs.
A dancer takes a moment to stretch out her legs during to help her last all 46 hours.
Devon and Leah Still engage the crowd with a 'We Are' chant to shake the BJC.
Devon and Leah Still engage the crowd with a “We Are” chant to shake the BJC.
Dancers read their final round of Dancer Mail early Sunday morning.
Dancers read their final round of Dancer Mail early Sunday morning.
thon 2016 jump ropers talent
Jump ropers impress the BJC with plenty of tricks and dance moves.
At the culmination of THON, the total was revealed and the balloons were dropped.
At the culmination of THON, the total was revealed and the balloons were dropped.
The Dab was the most popular move from this years Line Dance.
The Dab was the most popular move from this year’s Line Dance.
A performer keeps the crowd excited and alive during the long hours of THON.
A performer keeps the crowd excited and alive during the long hours of THON.
Child THON 2016
A THON child stares up at herself on the screen at THON.
Atlas Dancers support each other through Family Hour.
Atlas Dancers support each other through Family Hour.
A small superhero hugs the Nittany Lion at Athlete Hour.
A small superhero hugs the Nittany Lion at Athlete Hour.
The THON Committee Captains excitedly announce for the dancers to finally sit down.
The THON Committee Captains excitedly announce for the dancers to finally sit down.
Kids Fashion Show THON 2016
A surprise water gun fight on stage during the Kids Fashion Show.
Volunteers donate their hair on stage for kids in need of wigs.
Volunteers donate their hair on stage for kids in need of wigs.
A dancer plays with a THON child during the mid day Saturday.
A dancer plays with a THON child Saturday afternoon.
The boys of the Line Dance competed against the girls for who were the better dancers.
The boys of the Line Dance competed against the girls to decide who were the better dancers.
Dancers use each other for support to stretch it out.
Dancers use each other for support to stretch it out.
Go Go Gadjet dims the lights to rock the BJC before the total reveal.
Go Go Gadjet dims the lights to rock the BJC before the total reveal.
Line Dance Dancer Relations Captains THON 2016
Dancer Relation Captains throw their diamonds up.
An emotional moment for a THON child during Family Hour.
An emotional moment for a THON child during Family Hour.

Dancers hang out on stage with a THON child.

The Nittany Lion receives a big hug from a child.
The Nittany Lion receives a big hug from a child.
Family Hour Dancers THON 2016
The Final Four brings everyone together in embrace.
Men's Swimming dominates the Pep Rally late Friday night.
Men’s volleyball performs in the Pep Rally late Saturday night.
An awesome slam dunk from a THON child.
An awesome slam dunk from a THON child.
A DRCM sorts Dancer mail before giving it to her dancer.
A dancer reads her mail early Sunday morning.
thon 2016 line dance captain
Blast off, BJC.
Two friends cry out after finding each other on the dance floor.
Two friends cry out after finding each other on the dance floor.
Three friends embrace during the Final Four hours.
Three friends embrace during the Final Four hours.
Devon Leah Still Pep Rally PJ THON 2016
Devon and Leah Still, among others, take part in games prior to the Pep Rally
Go Go Gadjet gets the whole crowd jumping with their upbeat performance.
Go Go Gadjet gets the whole crowd jumping with their upbeat performance.
A dancer and a kid hang out on the dance floor.
A dancer and a kid hang out on the dance floor.
Not a dry eye in the BJC during Family Hour.
Not a dry eye in the BJC during Family Hour.
The Nittany Lion and a child wave to each other.
The Nittany Lion and a child wave to each other.
Kayla Nakonechni's family walks across the stage as they are honored as a Four Diamonds family.
Kayla Nakonechni’s family walks across the stage as they are honored as a Four Diamonds family.
During the Kids Fashion Show, a child and her escorts shoot water into the crowd.
During the Kids Fashion Show, a child and her escorts shoot water into the crowd.
Disney Hour allows for some awesome Star Wars characters to appear on the floor.
Two superheros find themselves on the floor of the BJC.

Kids THON 2016

This family stayed strong during while giving their personal story of how cancer affected their lives.
This family stayed strong during their personal story of how cancer affected their lives.
Leah Still smile captures the hearts in the BJC.
Leah Still’s smile captures all of the hearts in the BJC.
Men's Gymnastics pumps up the crowd during the Pep Rally.
Men’s gymnastics pumps up the crowd during the Pep Rally.
A much needed massage for those dancing in THON.
A much needed massage for those dancing in THON.
Kids Fashion Show THON 2016
A smile, diamonds, and some bubbles during the Kids Fashion Show.
A full BJC to cap off THON weekend.
A full BJC to cap off THON weekend.

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