2011 24 Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon

24 Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon 2011

Orange County’s 7th Annual 24 Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon returns this November 12th-13th

What better way to support a good cause than by doing something you love , dancing!  And this November, swing dancers have a chance to give back to their community by participating in a 24 hour swing dance with live music, amazing DJs, performances, contests, and more.  At the end of the 24 hours, the City of Hope Hospital is handed one of those cool huge checks, for cancer research and treatment.  Join us at the 24Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon for a good time and great cause.

What is a Dance-A-Thon anyhow?

This is a 24 hour swing dance, however, like a walk-a-thon, participants raise donations by dancing.  Before the actual dance-a-thon in November, participants register and join a team – no, you don’t need to know the people on your team, but believe me, you will know them after the dance-a-thon.  Sponsors can donate any amount on your behalf via the Dance-a-Thon website or by check.  Of course YOU don’t have to dance for 24 hours, but someone from your team must be on the dance floor during the entire 24 hours.  Your team will have a schedule of time slots so you can come and participate whenever and however long you would like.

Can anyone participate? Do I have to know how to Swing Dance?

ANYONE can participate.  Anyone can donate.  Anyone – kids, friends and families – can participate in fundraising and dancing at the event.  You don’t even have to dance or know how to dance to participate – play with the kids or just enjoy the music.  There is a minimum donation of $65 for each person wishing to be at the Dance-A-Thon, however, you needn’t donate the fee yourself, instead get sponsors to donate on your behalf.  Believe me, the bands and the cause are well worth the minimum fee – the dancing is a bonus!

For those who are new to swing dancing, this is a great opptunity to learn.  There will be classes with world class instructors and plenty of practice time while social dancing with any participant on the Dance-A-Thon floor.   Get to know the instructors, live jazz musicians and dancers in fun, friendly environment.

How can I join or make a donation?

Click Here to Participate – sign up, join a team and get sponsors

Click Here to Donate – make an individual donation, sponsor a team or participant

Donation Receipt Form – donations to this non-profit are 100% tax deductible

What we’ve accomplished thus far…

  • Dance-a-thon 2005 > $52,000
  • Dance-a-thon 2006 > $102,000
  • Dance-a-thon 2008 > $185,000
  • Dance-a-thon 2009 > $130,000
  • Dance-a-thon 2010 > $180,000

Help us to beat 2010’s donation of $180,000!  Can we make over $200,000?  YES WE CAN!

More About 24 Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon:

  • Event Info – check in regularly for updates on lessons, bands and performance times
  • Silent Auction – another way to donate or raise funds for your team & City of Hope
  • Picture & Video Gallery – see past photos of the T-Shirt Contest or watch a funny AM Relay Race
  • OC Register Article – the news is on the scene to report on exhausted dancers
  • Location Info – directions and parking info for 24 Hour Fitness Ultra Sport Irvine