Dance Marathon
         Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is Dance Marathon (DM)?

Dance Marathon is an annual event that raises awareness and funds for the Monroe Carroll Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, so that they can have open doors for continual care.  It is a 24-hour celebration of life, which culminates with a 7 hour event.  First of all, it is not a dance-a-thon.  You don’t dance for 7 hours straight, although it is a party, so there will be some dancing.  Throughout the year, the executive committee of students works hard to plan this huge event, as well as recruit dancers to raise money through various fundraisers for the cause.

 2) When is DM 2009?

Friday, February 27, 2009

 3) How can I participate in DM? 

Simply go to www.apsu.edu/sll and fill out the registration form.  Paper forms are also available in the office of Student Life and Leadership, MUC 211, or at information tables during the fall and spring semesters.  You can participate as an individual or with a team, such as your student organization.

 4) Am I expected to raise the required fee to be a dancer by myself? 

No!!  Dance Marathon’s executive committee is here to help you every step of the way.  Our fundraising chair will also work with your team to plan fun and simple fundraising events.

 5) What is a team?

A team is made up of 5-10 people who will raise money together towards their team goal. Each team must reach the target goal of $500 to participate in the Dance Marathon event. This is so easy to accomplish! Teams will have the opportunity to participate in fundraising opportunities coordinated by the Fundraising chair to raise money for their team goal. Along with letter writing and individual fundraising, your team will meet this goal in no time!

 6) What is a team leader? 

Each team must have a team leader who is responsible for relaying information to the rest of his or her team throughout the year. There will be periodic team leader meetings that will keep these leaders abreast of this important information.

 7) How can I participate in the leadership of DM? 

The executive committee is chosen in the spring semester, following the event.  Candidates go through an application and interview process.  Applications will be available online at www.apsu.edu/sll or you can pick one up in the Student Life and Leadership office in the Morgan University Center, 211.   Contact the SLL office at 221-7431 for more information on how you can help.