We were asked earlier this semester to go and check out ClubFest, and thinking that it would be interesting anyway, of course I decided to do so. To me it wasn’t really such a big deal because though some of them seemed fun, I really wasn’t very drawn to join. Also, being a design major and this being my very critical year and not having a lot of free time made it seem like an inconvenience more than anything. While this was all true, Dance Marathon did sort of catch my attention.
The only club or activity that I really showed much interest in was Dance Marathon but I’m still not for sure if I’m going to sign up for it. What I found out about Dance Marathon is that it is a once a year event that happens in January. It is a one day and the whole thing actually lasts 15 hours. Now when I first heard that I was sort of wondering but no it is not just dancing for 15 hours straight.
What happens as far as I remember is that the people who want to participate in the event must raise $200 beforehand which is supposed to be really easy because of the certain fundraising opportunities they have. All of this money that Dance Marathon raises goes to the University of Iowa Children Hospital. There is this whole event going on where people can do other things and there are refreshments and then at a certain time every hour, people have to practice dance. Participants do not even have to dance if they decide they don’t want to. At the end of the night everyone comes together and does this dance together that they learn. The event actually hosts some of the children that are ill and their families at the event.
I thought that Dance Marathon was a very interesting organization and the whole thing could be really fun. It is also more convenient for me because it’s pretty much just a one day thing so I won’t have to worry about being in a really time committed club. The reason that I may decide to do this is for personal interest and obviously not for an academic purpose or anything like that. I think that it if I decide to do it, it will be a really fun and great experience and it will be awesome to get the feeling that I’m really helping somebody out and sort of making a difference.
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Dance Marathon to me would be one of the best clubs to join. It would have a lot of time involved, but the outcome makes a huge difference. I would join, but I can't dance at all.
ReplyDeleteI'm also looking into dance marathon. It's a long day but I think it's totally worth it!
ReplyDeleteIm not much of a dancer myself, but it seems like you would be dancing for a really good cause. Sounds great.
ReplyDeleteIts good to see that your joining a club that is raising money for a childrens hospital. It seems like it would be a pretty fun time.
ReplyDeleteI think you should totally do the Dance Marathon..like you said its just one day..and it's such a great cause for the sick kids. Good choice!
ReplyDeleteDance marathon is something that Im looking into as well. I think its awesome, even tho i am a bad dancer, that its for helping people who need help. Sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely right when you say that you do not have much spare time to commit to clubs. Your major is going to ask for a lot of your time. So, choosing a practical club that benefits others is a great way to go!
ReplyDeletei think this sounds like a really great club. they must raise a lot of money, because i know a lot of people do it!
ReplyDeleteI totally joined Dance Marathon and am planning on hitting up my family for cash during the holidays! ;) But I do think it's an awesome way to give back to the kids and you don't have to be a good dancer!
ReplyDeleteDance Marathon sounds like a great thing to do. I was also thinking about doing it, it sounds very beneficial.
ReplyDeleteDance Marathon is a great event to be involved with, if you can work it into your schedule, I'm sure you will be glad you did. You are right that this is a crucial time in your academic career, but don't forget to have a little fun for yourself too!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Dance Marathon sounds like so much fun, a lot of work that one day, but so much fun! Definitely go for it!
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