{"id":90325,"date":"2025-10-01T09:26:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=90325"},"modified":"2025-10-01T09:31:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:31:24","slug":"christian-challenge-hosts-barn-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=90325","title":{"rendered":"Christian Challenge hosts Barn Dance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Story by LINCOLN MYERS Photos and Video by MALEAH GRIFFIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christian Challenge welcomed students and alumni to its annual Barn Dance on Friday at the Buckeye School north of Hays. The event ran from 8-11 p.m. and featured swing dancing, music, and snacks for students at Fort Hays State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chloe Nelson, a student leader with Christian Challenge, said the Barn Dance is one of the ministry\u2019s most popular events each fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s a really great event,\u201d Nelson said. \u201cA lot of students get to come and enjoy it and get plugged in. It\u2019s a really good way to engage in community, especially on Oktoberfest, if you want to be able to dance and engage with some other kinds of activities that they offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"527\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90333\" data-id=\"90333\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance2.9_26.jpeg?resize=790%2C527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance2.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance2.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance2.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance2.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance2.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance2.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance2.9_26-scaled.jpeg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Friends and partners enjoy the event in each other&#8217;s company.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90337\" data-id=\"90337\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance1.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance1.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance1.9_26.jpeg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance1.9_26.jpeg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance1.9_26.jpeg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The campfire out back provides a calm, enjoyable place for a break from dancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90334\" data-id=\"90334\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance3.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance3.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance3.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance3.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance3.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance3.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance3.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance3.9_26-scaled.jpeg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance3.9_26-scaled.jpeg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Two students practice swing dancing in the outside area behind Buckeye School.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90336\" data-id=\"90336\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance4.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance4.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance4.9_26.jpeg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance4.9_26.jpeg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance4.9_26.jpeg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Alayna Cossart and Maggie Shupe are all smiles for dancing, friends, and fun. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"527\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90335\" data-id=\"90335\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance5.9_26.jpeg?resize=790%2C527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance5.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance5.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance5.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance5.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance5.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance5.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance5.9_26-scaled.jpeg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Friends gather to spend the night together, socializing and line dancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90332\" data-id=\"90332\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance6.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance6.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance6.9_26.jpeg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance6.9_26.jpeg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance6.9_26.jpeg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Students talk outside the hall in between dancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90330\" data-id=\"90330\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance7.9_26.jpeg.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance7.9_26.jpeg-scaled.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance7.9_26.jpeg-scaled.jpeg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance7.9_26.jpeg-scaled.jpeg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance7.9_26.jpeg-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance7.9_26.jpeg-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance7.9_26.jpeg-scaled.jpeg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance7.9_26.jpeg-scaled.jpeg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance7.9_26.jpeg-scaled.jpeg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Two students head inside to swing dance.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"527\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90329\" data-id=\"90329\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance8.9_26.jpeg?resize=790%2C527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance8.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance8.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance8.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance8.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance8.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance8.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance8.9_26-scaled.jpeg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Line dances take over the dance floor.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90331\" data-id=\"90331\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance9.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance9.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance9.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance9.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance9.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance9.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance9.9_26-scaled.jpeg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance9.9_26-scaled.jpeg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance9.9_26-scaled.jpeg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A student dances to country music.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90328\" data-id=\"90328\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance10.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance10.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance10.9_26.jpeg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance10.9_26.jpeg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance10.9_26.jpeg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Two friends catch up over a water break after dancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90326\" data-id=\"90326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance11.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance11.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance11.9_26.jpeg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance11.9_26.jpeg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance11.9_26.jpeg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Partners show their friends how to swing dance.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90327\" data-id=\"90327\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance12.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance12.9_26.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance12.9_26.jpeg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance12.9_26.jpeg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDance12.9_26.jpeg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> Students enjoy the provided sweet and salty snack options.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Oktoberfest weekend in Hays draws large crowds each year, often centered around gatherings where alcohol is present. For some students, the Barn Dance offers a different way to celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI really enjoy swing dancing,\u201d said Ethan McPherson, an FHSU student. \u201cThere aren\u2019t many opportunities to swing dance in an environment that is alcohol free or just safer to be around. I really enjoy being able to swing dance with friends in an environment that is all about the dancing and music.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McPherson said the event also encourages students to meet new people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDancing is a unique experience because you\u2019re able to dance with a lot of different people who are very different in personality,\u201d he said. \u201cIt encourages conversation and learning different dancing styles. Having just a little bit of courage to ask somebody new to dance results in learning new things and making those connections.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BarnDanceFinal.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For alumni, the Barn Dance is also a chance to reconnect. Trevor Haley, a former FHSU student, said he values the sense of family that the event provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDespite having graduated\u2026it\u2019s always nice to see my family and come out here, talk with people, and make sure everyone feels welcome,\u201d Haley said. \u201cI think it helps me feel connected because it brings everyone back down to earth. Even though we come from different backgrounds, we all have qualities we may not see on the surface that we share together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nelson said pulling off an event like the Barn Dance takes plenty of planning and teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are a lot of things going on behind the scenes,\u201d she said. \u201cYou need to find a venue, get parking situated, decorate, make sure that there\u2019s water and snacks, and plenty of space to dance as well as music. A lot of people are working behind the scenes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christian Challenge leaders hope the Barn Dance will remain a space where students can celebrate, meet others, and experience community during one of the busiest weekends of the year in Hays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christian Challenge hosts large group gatherings at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at CrossPoint Church, 1300 Harvest Rd. in Hays. 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