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Dance fundraiser ideas

Step into your dancing shoes and get ready to raise money for a good cause. We have all the best fundraising ideas for dance teams, groups, and studios, from viral dance challenges to livestreamed, all-day dance marathons.

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Cornhole tournament

Gather your community for a friendly cornhole tournament. Set a donation amount to participate, and don’t forget prizes for the winning team.

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Sell merch

Branded T-shirts, sweaters, shorts, or water bottles are a great way to raise cash and advertise your organization. Set up an online store and sell merch at community events.

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Calendar fundraiser

Design a calendar featuring fun or themed photos from your community, event participants, or volunteers. Sell it for a set donation amount, or use it as an auction item or giveaway prize.

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Singing telegram

Unleash your inner performer with a singing telegram! Cast willing team members to be singers, and and sell performances for a set donation amount.

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Skills clinic

Offer a skills clinic for your team members and their friends. Charge a registration fee, and accept donations during the event. Don’t forget to sell concessions and merchandise!

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Sponsor my uniform fundraiser

Bring your A-game to a uniform sponsorship drive!

Create a fun, easy sponsorship form so players can rally support from friends and family to help cover uniform costs——because looking sharp on the field starts with a little team spirit (and a lot of love from your biggest fans).

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Team dance-a-thon sponsorship

Bust a move for a good cause!

Host a dance-a-thon where players collect sponsorships to keep their feet moving for hours on end. Sounds easy? Think again—these marathons can go 12+ hours!

Get ready to groove, rally support, and dance your way to your donation goal.

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Locker room tour

Offer fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience that brings them closer to the team. The tour can feature team rituals, player gear, strategy boards, and even pre-game routines.

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Sports team car wash

Host a car wash where team members do the washing in their uniforms! Schedule players in shifts and offer premium wash packages for higher donations.

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Cheer off

Invite dance, cheer, or pom squads to pay a small entry fee and battle it out for top spots like “Most Spirited” and “Best Routine.” Take this event to the next level by asking attendees to consider adding a donation to their ticket purchase, offering concessions, or even livestreaming the event.

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Dance-a-thon

Using individual peer-to-peer fundraising pages connected to your central event page, participants gather donations and pledges based on how long they aim to dance—without taking a break!

Supporters can donate, leave messages of support for the dancers, and purchase tickets to join in the fun all in one place.

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Talent show

Stage a talent show and invite members to take to the stage to show off their skills. Sell tickets, drinks, and snacks to raise money.

Make the whole experience feel even more interactive with text-to-donate. Invite audience members to vote from their seats and raise money for your cause at the same time.

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Family dance

Give the “father-daughter” or “mother-son” dance an inclusive update and give families of all shapes and sizes an unforgettable night of cutting a rug together for a good cause.

Choose a theme, sell tickets for your fundraising event online, and raise even more by setting up a photo booth with silly props!

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TikTok dance-off

Challenge participants to create a dance and post their video to social media. Each person must tag someone and donate once they’ve completed the challenge.

For easy and simple sharing, create a custom donation form that’s optimized for mobile!

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Frequently asked questions

You can find plenty of fun and easy fundraising ideas for dance studios and groups. From dance recital benefits to dance classes and silent discos, there’s a dance team fundraising idea for every group and style. Successful fundraising ideas for dance schools often rely on the support of friends and family members to donate, spread the word, or help run the event.

Dance teams raise funds to cover expenses like uniforms, competitions, and travel—and to spread awareness about their group. They might also fundraise for their favorite cause or host a special community dance performance in honor of a particular charity.

Securing sponsorships for your dance team is as simple as building relationships, demonstrating value, and making the ask. Use our guide on how to write sponsorship proposals (which also includes free outreach templates!) and check out our list of companies that donate who may support your fundraising efforts. You could also ask local restaurants and retail stores to consider becoming fundraising partners.

A successful dance-a-thon is all about the preparation. When brainstorming dance marathon fundraising ideas, consider details such as your fundraising goals, potential themes, dates, locations, sponsors, supporters, and dance challenges. Choose to livestream your event to reach a bigger audience and attract more donations.

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