April 20th, 2013 the Mambo Room will host its 5th annual Dance-a-thon, a 12-hour event that focuses on raising funds for a great cause, funding community oriented dance programs, and increasing culture diversity through dance in Hampton Roads. Last year we raised over $27,000 which helped CHKD change the lives of children and promoted healthy living by funding FREE Zumbatomic classes for children. Let’s do it again!
The Dance-A-Thon is very similar to a walk-a-thon. Participants raise money by dancing. Don't know how to dance...need to brush up on some moves? No Problem! Lessons will be available throughout the day. This event is open to all who want to participate - new beginners through advanced. Do you have to dance the whole time? No, read FAQ's. Register your team today!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO
BE ON A TEAM!
Options to participate:
• Create a team of 8-10 friends and find sponsors
• Donate $75 for the whole day
• Donate $10 per hour you would like to participate
• Donate $20 for the evening 6pm-midnight WITH BAND
• Donate $10 to see the band 8-10pm
Dance-A-Thon will feature:
Dance Lessons throughout the day to include: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Zumba and much more!
Performances from local dance groups
DJ's and social dancing
Fun contest and prizes
Food, drinks and snacks
12 Hours of fun and dance
Commemorative T-shirts for participants
Live Salsa Band! Tumbao Salsero Latin Orchestra
Gigi Riddick
Diagnosed with a
diaphragmatic hernia Read Gigi's Story
DANCE FOR A CAUSE! Why are we raising funds?
Help save a child's life! Donations from last year's Danceathon directly impacted 190,000 children. Our donations will help CHKD provide services to Gigi and other children suffering with cancer and life altering diseases. More Info
Funding community oriented dance programs – Last year the Dance-a-thon funded a FREE Zumbatomoic (dance fitness) class for children in an effort to fight childhood obesity and support a healthy lifestyle for our youth. The class is open to public - children 7-12 years of age. It also helped to bring world renowned instructors to Hampton Roads for special workshops and performances.
Increasing culture diversity through dance in Hampton Roads. The Mambo Room aims to provide diverse dance programs via hosting guest instructors, dancers, and performers who travel
from all over the region and the nation to provide quality
instruction and dance education.
