The next 24 Hour Cancer Dance-a-thon benefitting the City of Hope will be November 19th-20th 2011, noon – noon. We are working on transitioning this website. For now, feel free to register! New this year, no need to make a new log in! Your old one will still work.
Most Frequently Asked Question
Posted Under FAQDo I have to dance for 24 hours?
Of course not. Your team will dance for 24 hours. You must have 1 team member on the dance floor at all times. It’s like a relay. This way, everyone, no matter who they are, and what their schedule is, can participate in this event.
For a list of more frequently asked questions, click here.
How To Participate
Posted Under GeneralStep 1 – REGISTER NOW
Step 2 – Join an existing team, or create your own and get 14-28 of your friends to join you!
Step 3 – Raise at least $65 by asking people to sponsor your participation. Point people to your personal page on this site and have them follow the donation instructions! Click here for the rest of the steps…
What to bring and what not to bring
Posted Under General, Suggestions and IdeasThe dance-a-thon is here! Do a reality check sort of like before you go camping.
Bring:
Several pairs of shoes. Even your coziest shoe might start rubbing wrong after 12 hours. It’s a great idea to change it up and keep those feet fresh.
Swimwear because there is no skinny dipping in the jacuzzi or pool please. [...]
What is the Dance-a-thon?
The Dance-a-thon is a 24 hour swing dance that takes place in Orange County, California. The mission: to raise as much money as possible to help fund cancer research and treatment at City of Hope Hospital. All of the participants, board members, bands, teachers, DJ’s, and performers are unpaid volunteers. The 2011 Dance-a-thon will take place November 19th Noon to November 20th noon. Please use this website to participate or donate.
Click here to find out more about the Dance-A-Thon.
Featured Articles
Picture and Video Galleries from 2010 Dance-a-thon (please add yours!)
2010 Lindy Hop for Hope, In the Media
Many dancers have taken pics and video at the dance-a-thon. They will be lost in time unless you post them on this page. Just reply and post the link!
Here is what I can find so far
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2010 Lindy Hop for Hope, In the Media
Thank you Doug Irving for covering our event! Here is now it starts…
IRVINE – Nathan Dias’ eyes were tired and his toes were sore, but otherwise he was feeling pretty good Sunday morning. “In the moment,” he said.
He had been going strong for 24 hours straight – jitterbugging and lindy hopping, spinning, sliding and swaying. [...]
