About Dance Marathon
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I register?
- Do I have to pay to register?
- Why should I sign up to dance? Why would I want to dance for 12 hours?
- There is no way I can dance for 12 hours. Do I have to dance the entire time?
- What happens if I register as a Dancer but don’t raise $50? Can I still participate?
- Can I register as part of a team?
- How do I go about raising $50 and up?
- How exactly do people sponsor me?
- What do I need to bring to the event?
- How will I get more information?
- Can guests come?
- How can I request special accommodation?
- Why is the event called Dance Marathon “At The Boardwalk”?
- Who is putting on this event?
Q: How do I register?
A: You must register for Dance Marathon in advance! There are two ways to do this:
1) Simply visit our online , where you will be asked to fill out your personal information and asked to pay your registration fee with a credit card. You will also be asked to indicate your fundraising goal (which must have a minimum of $50 raised to be eligible for fundraiser ).
2) Register by a and return it to the Dance Marathon table on Sproul.
Q: Do I have to pay to register?
A: Yes, you must pay $10 to register. You must register in advance in order to attend Dance Marathon. The fee goes straight to the Glaser Foundation. With registration, you'll get an official 2009 shirt, entrance to the event, unlimited food, and giveaways.
Q: Why should I sign up to dance? Why would I want to dance for 12 hours?
A: Did you know that more than 1900 children are infected with HIV each day? That about 1350 children die from AIDS every day? And that over 13 million children have been orphaned by the epidemic since it began? The AIDS pandemic is THE issue of our generation. It’s our civil rights movement; it’s our Holocaust. Right now, you may not be able to work in a lab researching the virus or hand out anti-retroviral drugs to children in Africa, but you can help fundraise to get money to the people who ARE doing this. It all starts with signing up to dance.
Q: There is no way I can dance for 12 hours. Do I have to dance the entire time?
A: No, you don't have to dance the entire time! There are guest speakers, live performances, unlimited food, games, activities, and more to re-direct your attention and make time move much faster. We encourage you to remain on your feet the whole time, and you will be surrounded by enthusiastic friends and supporters who will keep you going!
Q: What happens if I register as a Dancer but don’t raise $50? Can I still participate?
A: Yes. While we strongly encourage you to raise at least $50, we still want you to come even if you don’t raise that much. But keep in mind two things: 1) Every dollar that you raise matters to a child somewhere, and 2) If you don’t reach the $50 minimum, you won’t be eligible for the fundraiser . We have lowered the fundraising minimum from what it has been in the past in order to encourage everyone to attain it.
Q: Can I register as part of a team?
A: Yes! You and your friends may form as large a team as you want. Simply click "Register Now!" on the home page and follow the instructions.
Q: How do I go about raising $50 and up?
A: Ask people you know who care about making a difference!
*Ask family members to sponsor you for $10
*Sponsor yourself for $5
*Ask co-workers to sponsor you for $5
*Ask your roommates to sponsor you for $5.
Remember, $50 is only the minimum! We have lowered the minimum from last year in order to make it easier for all to reach that level. Before you can say "Let's beat AIDS!", you will have raised $50 and then some! Visit the page for more detailed advice!
Q: How exactly do people sponsor me?
A: When you register, a personal donation page will be created for you. This page will keep track of all the donations made in your name. People wishing to sponsor you will go to our homepage, dancemarathon.berkeley.edu and click “Donate Now.” They will select your name from a list and will then be directed to a secure site to donate by credit card. While these pages are secure, if your donors prefer, they may sponsor you by sending a check to: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Dept. #0096, Washington DC 20055. Make checks out to the "Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation." Donations by check will be added to your online tally as soon as they are received, helping you reach the $50 fundraising goal. However, remember to tell your sponsors to write your name and "Berkeley DM" in the memo section of the check.
Q: What do I need to bring to the event?
A: Not much! We'll provide you with an official t-shirt, dinner, breakfast, desserts, snacks, and drinks. Some dancers like to bring a change of clothes, a camera, and deodorant. Each dancer will receive a bag that they can store their belongings in during the night.
Q: How will I get more information?
Q: Can guests come?
A: All current UC Berkeley students/faculty/staff, and UC Berkeley alumni are invited to register as Dancers. If you want your friends to come with you, form a team! Each person with a Cal ID is welcome to bring one non-UC Berkeley affiliated guest. However, this guest must also register and enter Dance Marathon with the UC Berkeley affiliate.
Q: How can I request special accommodation?
Q: Why is the event called Dance Marathon “At The Boardwalk”?
A: The theme of the event is "At The Boardwalk." This means that the music and decor will reflect this beach boardwalk theme. If you'd like, you can dress to the theme! You will have a box to store your extra clothing and other personal belongings.
