School Dances
The best memories are the ones you make together with friends.
R.A. Long dances are sponsored as fundraisers for clubs and classes. We have a tradition of holding spirited dances which promote school unity.
Traditional Dance List
Fall Tolo
Typically held in September, this themed dance is a fun way to kick off the school year.
- Fundraiser for the Junior Class
- Themes are voted on by the Junior Class representatives
- Dance pass required (see Additional Dance Information below)
- Requires a pre-paid ticket
- Dance typically runs 9-11 pm
- Usually held in the RA Long Cafeteria
Ticket Information (Prices are subject to change):
- $5 with ASB (paid ASB Card)
- $7 without ASB
- Can only be purchased in the ASB Office during designated times
- No ticket sales at the dance
Fall Homecoming
Typically held in October, this traditional event is held as an after-game dance to close out a week of fun-filled school spirit dress-up days and events.
- Fundraiser for the Student Body
- 12 person royalty court (Senior Class)
- No Dance Passes (Only RAL and MM students w/ School Issued ID required)
- Dance follows Homecoming Football game
- Not typically a formal dance
- Dance lasts 1-1/2 hours after the final game buzzer
- Usually held in the RA Long Cafeteria
Ticket Information (Prices are subject to change):
- $5 entry - All Students
- No pre-sales, entry fee paid at the dance
Winter Ball
Typically held in December/January, this winter themed semi-formal dance helps students celebrate the spirit of the season.
- Fundraiser for the Sophomore and Freshman classes
- Themes are voted on by the Soph/Frosh Class representatives
- Dance pass required (see Additional Dance Information below)
- Requires a pre-paid ticket
- Dance typically runs 9-11 pm
- Usually held in the RA Long Cafeteria
Ticket Information (Prices are subject to change):
- $10 with ASB (paid ASB Card)
- $15 without ASB
- Can only be purchased in the ASB Office during designated times
- No ticket sales at the dance
Winter Homecoming
Typically held in February, this RA Long traditional event is held as an after-game dance to close out a week of fun-filled school spirit dress-up days and events.
- Fundraiser for the Student Body
- 12 person royalty court (Senior Class)
- No Dance Passes (Only RAL and MM students w/ School Issued ID required)
- Dance follows Homecoming Basketball game
- Not typically a formal dance
- Dance lasts 1-1/2 hours after the final game buzzer
- Usually held in the RA Long Cafeteria
Ticket Information (Prices are subject to change):
- $5 entry - All Students
- No pre-sales, entry fee paid at the dance
Prom
Typically held in June, this highly traditional formal dance is the perfect end to the school year.
- Fundraiser for the Senior Class
- Freshman and Sophomores can attend IF their date is a Junior or Senior.
- Themes are voted on by the senior Class representatives
- 12 person royalty court (Senior Class)
- Dance pass required (see Additional Dance Information below)
- Combined with Mark Morris
- Requires a pre-paid ticket
- Dance typically runs 9-12 pm
- Usually held at the Expo Center
Ticket Information (Prices are subject to change):
- Usually around $25
- All fees/fines must be cleared BEFORE a ticket can be purchased
- Can only be purchased in the ASB Office during designated times
- No ticket sales at the dance
Current Dance News (Click on the Photos)
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Additional Dance Information - Know before you go!
Dance Behavior
Let's keep our dances fun!
- There is to be no aggressive dancing, no bumping and/or grinding
- Dancers will be given one warning of a violation.
- A second violation will result in being removed from the dance.
- All bags are subject to search.
- No dance entry after 10:00 pm. Students are not allowed to leave a dance and return.
- All school rules apply at dances.
Dance Passes
Guest passes will be allowed at specific identified dances.
- Guest passes must be completed and returned to Administration (Main Office) no later than the Friday PRIOR to ticket sales.
- All guests must be 20 years or younger, currently enrolled and in good standing in another high school OR must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Discovery students living in the RA Long boundaries are allowed to attend without a dance pass.
- Guest passes that do not have all information completed (including signatures) will not be accepted.
- THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS ON DANCE PASSES
Dance Pass Form
Questions regarding the dance passes?
Sarah Solinger
Faculty Information
Location(s)
R.A. Long Staff
Title(s)
Attendance Secretary
Contact Information
School Email
School Phone
7225
Direct Line - (360) 575-7115
Tickets and Entry
Pre-paid tickets are required for Tolo, Winter Ball and Prom. There will NOT be ticket sales at the door for these dances.
- For Tolo & Winter Ball, students with a paid ASB Card will receive a discounted rate.
- Fall & Winter Homecoming is $5 for ALL students and the fee is paid upon entry.
- Tickets may only be purchased in the ASB Office during designated times (to be announced for each dance).
- Students will be recorded on a dance list at the time of ticket purchase.
- Only Juniors and Seniors can purchase tickets to Prom (they may have an underclassmen date)
- All fees and fines must be cleared before a Prom ticket can be purchased.
Questions regarding the tickets?
Jaimie Barchus
Faculty Information
Location(s)
R.A. Long Staff
Title(s)
ASB Secretary
Contact Information
School Email
School Phone
7225
Room
ASB Office
Dance Photos
We try to make sure students have the opportunity to have lasting memories at the dances, however not all dances will offer professional photos.
Fall & Winter Homecoming do not have professional photos.
We typically use Bell Studios for professional photos at Tolo, Winter Ball and Prom. If they are taking photos at these events, all ordering will be processed through them and not affiliated with the school.