The 6th Annual STRIVE ROCKS! Dance Marathon will be here before you know it!

Mark your calendars now: March 6th & 7th 2010! Get a jump start on the fun by registering online NOW at http://www.firstgiving.com/strive

Thanks to all dancers, volunteers and sponsors that helped make this STRIVE event the most successful fundraiser in STRIVE history!

What is Dance Marathon?

The STRIVE Rocks Dance Marathon is the largest 14 hour dance-off of its kind in Maine. As STRIVE's largest fundraiser, the Dance Marathon (DM) raised $30,000 for STRIVE in 2009!  All money raised benefits our STRIVE programs for over 600 teens and young adults with developmental disabilities and helps us provide social, recreational, educational, and vocational opportunities for our members. While the participants play a huge role in raising funds from January-March and finally dancing their hearts out at the DM, this event would not be possible without our many volunteers. Over 30 students/volunteers work all winter organizing events prior to and during the marathon and preparing for the 600+ dancers.

When is Dance Marathon?

The 2010 STRIVE Rocks Dance Marathon will be held on March 6 & 7. This 14 hour dance will be held at the USM Sullivan Gym in Portland. The DM kicks off at 8:00pm on the 6th and will end at 10:00am, on the 7th.

How Can I pariticpate in the DM?

Want to dance? You can dance individually or in teams of up to six. This year dancers who turn their packets in before February 12 must raise $70, and those who wait to turn in their packets after February 12th must raise $100. Prizes are awarded to the top fundraisers! Pledge packets will become available January 8th! Participants must fill out three forms before dancing: Emergency Medical Form, Registration Form, and a Release Form. All DM forms can be picked up at the STRIVE Center in South Portland, requested via email, or printed off our website (see bottom of page)! Participants can also fill out registration forms online at www.firstgiving.com/strive.

Questions: Contact STRIVE at info@pslstrive.org or check out the frequenlty asked questions page. Want to Volunteer? There are numerous volunteer opportunties available during this event, so if you can't be a dancer, contact STRIVE Volunteer Coordinator Kristina Smalley at ksmalley@pslservices.org to get involved.

Make your own Donation Page!

STRIVE dancers can make their own dance donation page online! Just visit www.firstgiving.com/strive and make your page.

10 Steps to Gain Support

We have some great tips for gaining support for the dance marathon, read more here!

What's going on at the 2010 DM?

Here's a taste of the 2010 DM...

• Hosted by Portland's WMTW. News Ch. 8 with Shannon Moss
• 4 Live performances by local Bands: East Wave Radio, The Sea Captains, El Grande, and the Pecan Sandies
• Portland's Finest DJ's from Q 97.9
• Pizza, Soda, Veggies, Fresh Fruit, Ice Cream, Bagels, Donuts etc.
• Hip-Hop lessons from The Dance Studio of Maine
• Pinball Machine from Skillful Home Vending
• Tee-Shirt painting
• Tattoos
• Guitar Hero
• Giant Moon Bounce
• Giant Obstacle Course
• Football Toss
• Wii Rock Band
• Foosball
• Pool Table
• Massages
• Henna by The Eye of Henna
• Psychic Jeri
• Special Appearance by Slugger
• Theme Hours: School Spirit, Beach Party, MORP (Tacky Prom), Mad Hatter, That's so 80s, Oh Snap! It's the 90s!, Y2K until Today, Hoedown Throwdown, and Superheroes!
• PRIZES!! iPod, $500 College Scholarship, Red Sox Tickets, Gift Certificates and much more!

Registration Forms