Dancer Updates and Information
Hi dancers! We are so excited for our 28th UNC Dance Marathon on March 28th!
This year we are having a 12 hour dance marathon. In order to prepare for the big event, please read through the Dancer Packet below to learn more about what to pack, an itinerary for the weekend, and what your funds support. Get ready to make friends that last a lifetime and unforgettable memories!
This year we are having a 12 hour dance marathon. In order to prepare for the big event, please read through the Dancer Packet below to learn more about what to pack, an itinerary for the weekend, and what your funds support. Get ready to make friends that last a lifetime and unforgettable memories!
Want to dance at the 28th UNC Dance Marathon?
UNC Dance Marathon is a 12 hour no sitting, no sleeping event held annually on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.
This is our biggest fundraising event of the year in support for the families and patients at UNC Children's Hospital!
The 28th Annual UNC Dance Marathon will be held in March 28, 2026!
To register to be a dancer please fill out this form: Marathon Dancer Signup
This is our biggest fundraising event of the year in support for the families and patients at UNC Children's Hospital!
The 28th Annual UNC Dance Marathon will be held in March 28, 2026!
To register to be a dancer please fill out this form: Marathon Dancer Signup
Packing Tips For Marathon
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What exactly does one pack for a 12 hour awake period of non-stop movement? Here's a list of some things you might not think to bring, but shouldn't leave at home!
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Sample Marathon Itinerary
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12:00 PM - Stand up
12:15 PM - Performances begin 1:00 PM - ZUMBA 2:00 PM - Scavenger hunt 3:00 PM - Snack 4:00 PM - Family hour 5:00 PM - Dinner 6:00 PM - Lip synch battle 6:30 PM - Yoga 7:00 PM - Kenan sunset walk 8:00 PM - Indoor sports tournament 9:00 PM - Performances 10:00 PM - Bands on Hooker Fields 11:00 PM - Flag football 11:55 PM - Total reveal 12:00 AM - Sit down |
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5 Things to Expect at the UNC Dance Marathon
Whether this is your first UNC Dance Marathon or your last these five things will always be relevant during your dancer experience!
- Making unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!
- Meeting new people and making new friends.
- New experiences!
- Learning more about yourself (especially after standing for 12 hours!!)
- Finding your passion For The Kids at UNC Children's
Check out this blog post for great advice and tips on how to survive the UNC Dance Marathon, and to see a glimpse of what you have to look forward to!
Find out more information and tips on how to survive and thrive at the 2026 UNC Dance Marathon here:
Carolina For The Kids Story
Stephanie is a 10-year-old who has just been admitted for her 5th admission in the last year and a half for treatment for her chronic lung disease. After each of these admissions, she and her family also had to endure at least 2-3 weeks for home care and missed school and work. Her family lives 2 hours from UNC Hospitals and while both of her parents work, she also had 2 other siblings they are supporting, and they have had to miss a significant amount of work for these admissions. The family makes too much money for any federal or state assistance programs so they are drowning in out of pocket medical expenses. During Stephanie’s most recent 2 admissions, her family received gas assistance, and also took advantage of Parent’s Night Out dinners and Family Pizza Night. Her mother was floored at the generosity of the Carolina For The Kids FTK Fund , explaining that it made it that much easier for her to stay at Stephanie’s bedside and be a support to her when she didn’t have to worry about the cost of all her meals and the trips Dad was having to take between home and UNC.
For any questions related to being a dancer at marathon, email the Morale and Recruitment Chair at [email protected].