FAQS

Q. Do I have to dance for 12 hours?
A. No. Your team will dance for 12 hours. You must have one team member on the dance floor at all times. It’s like a relay.

Q. Do I have to be present for the whole 12 hours?
A. No. You must have one team member present the whole time. You can schedule times for each member if you would like.

Q. How do I participate? What if I don't know anybody?
A. Register on this website. If you don't know anyone, we promise you will leave with lots of friends! If you don't have a team, just let us know and we will find you one.

Q. Do I have to know how to dance to participate?
A. No. There will be lessons all day long and there will be plenty of people willing to teach you.

Q. If I can’t be there for all 12 hours can I still participate?
A. Yes. Because you have a team you all can take turns being there.

Q. How much money do I have to raise?
A. Each participant must raise at least $75 minimum, but that will only cover your costs. You are encouraged to raise $100 or more. There are significant prizes for the people who raise the most money.

Q. How should the check be made out?
A. To Mambo Room Danceathon

Q. Is the minimum donation $75?
A. No. There is no donation too small. If your donors want to give a dollar it goes towards YOUR $75 minimum to participate.

Q. How much money does my team need to raise?
A. The goal is $1000 per team, but it's not required. As long as you raise $75 per person, you have met the requirements. You are encouraged to raise as much as possible. Remember there will be significant prizes for the teams that raise the most money.

Q. How do I raise money?
A. Ask your friends, parents, co-workers and neighbors for donations. Tell them about the event and how worthwhile the cause is. Maybe they will want to dance too! Have mini fundraisers if you like!

Q.How many people should be on each team?
A.8-10 people

Q. Do I only have to dance with people on my team?
A. Of course not. You will want to meet and dance with people from all the other teams.

Q. How do I choose a name for my team?
A. It can be whatever you want! Company name, your dog's name, your favorite color.

Q. How can I become part of a team?
A. You can start your own team by inviting some friends. If you don’t know anybody involved already you can find people looking for team by contacting the Mambo Room.

Q. Do we have to have an even amount of girls and guys.
A. No. You can have an all guys team or an all girls team if you want. There will be so many people to choose from at the event it won’t matter. Remember you don’t have to dance with your team members.

Q. What is going to happen over the 12 hours?
A.

• Dance Lessons throughout the day to include: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Tango (Argentine), African, Fox-trot, Swing, Hip-Hop, Bellydance, Cha-cha, Rhumba, Chicago Style Steppin' and much more!
• Performances from local dance groups
• Fun contest and prizes
• Food, drinks and snacks
• 12 Hours of fun and dance

Q: Will there be any food on site?
A. Yes

Q. What if someone wants to mail in a check?
A. Make sure they put your name in the memo field and have them mail it to Mambo Room, 2200 Colonial Ave, Suite 4, Norfolk VA 23517. Checks should be made out to Mambo Room Danceathon.

Q. What percentage of the donation goes to what?
A. 50% of the proceeds will go to CHKD. The rest will go towards funding community oriented dance programs such as our free dance classes for children.