FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For questions about making a donation to the next marathon, please see our Donation FAQ.

1. When / where is the next IU Dance marathon?
2. Do I need a ticket or a special pass to attend the event?
3. Do I have to stay all 36 hours?
4. Do I have to dance?
5. What about sleeping/eating?
6. What activities are planned for the next marathon?
7. What responsibilities are expected of me as a volunteer/committee member?
8. How do I become a volunteer or committee member?
9. Who can I contact if I have more questions?

• 1. When / where is the next IU Dance marathon?

  The next IU Dance Marathon will be November 14-16, 2008 at the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, Indiana.

• 2. Do I need a ticket or a special pass to attend the event?

  No, visiting the marathon is free to everyone. If you can't make it as a dancer or committee member, please come visit us!

• 3. Do I have to stay all 36 hours?

  Each dancer is strongly encouraged to stay all 36 hours. However, there are activities planned throughout the Marathon that ensure that there is never a dull moment.

  As one of our kids from Riley put it, "If I can stay up all 36 hours, so can you!"

• 4. Do I have to dance?

  While dancing is a fun part of the Marathon, there are a variety of activities to do that do not require dancing, including playing with the kids from the Riley Hospital for Children, socializing, playing sports games and eating.

• 5. What about sleeping/eating?

  As a dancer, there is no sleeping! However, dancers do have 13 meals throughout the 36 hours to relax, rest, and get energy.

• 6. What activities are planned for the next marathon?

  The Line Dance has become a tradition at the IU Dance Marathon, as well as the appearances of bands, karaoke, celebrity guests and playing with the kids from Riley Children's Hospital.

• 7. What responsibilities are expected of me as a volunteer/committee member?

  IU Dance Marathon is a year long event. It takes a great deal of preparation and planning. All committee members take active roles in getting each year's marathon off the ground and making each event better than the last.

• 8. How do I become a volunteer or committee member?

  Visit our "Get Involved" section for information on how you can become a part of the next marathon.

• 9. Who can I contact if I have more questions?

  Please feel encouraged to contact us by our online form, e-mail, phone, or mail if you have any questions about IUDM or Riley Hospital.