What is the Wright Express Dance Marathon?

The Wright Express Dance Marathon is the largest 12 hour dance-off of its kind in Maine. As STRIVE's largest fundraiser, the Dance Marathon (DM) raised over $30,000 for STRIVE in 2011!

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 400+ dancers. 

When is Dance Marathon?

The DM will kick off at 8:00pm on Saturday, March 3rd and finish at 8:00am on Sunday, March 4th.

How Can I pariticpate in the DM?

WantYou can dance individually or in teams of up to six. This year dancers who turn their packets in before February 14th must raise $70, and those who wait to turn in their packets after February 14th must raise $100. Prizes are awarded to the top fundraisers!

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 FirstGiving.

Questions: Contact STRIVE at info@pslservices.org or check out the frequenlty asked questions page.

Want to volunteer at the event? Contact Kristina at ksmalley@pslservices.org or (207) 774-6278 for volunteering information.

Make your own Donation Page!

STRIVE dancers can make their own dancer donation page online! Visit FirstGiving to create your own page.

Registering online takes minutes and you will be amazed how quickly you will reach your goal!

1) Visit www.Firstgiving.com/strive

2) Click the “Get Started” button in the middle of the page

3) Select the Dance Marathon 2012 option

4) Enter your email address, and select “I’m new to this site” option

5) Fill in the required personal information fields

6) After filling out the required fields, the site will bring you to your own page. Just fill in the blanks!

7) When finished click continue

8) Follow the prompts to promote your website. Send an email blast to friends, neighbors and relatives–asking them to sponsor you.

Your site will keep track of your donations as you get closer to your goal!

10 Steps to Gain Support

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

Registration Forms

Download below.

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 Things to Get Excited for the 2012 Dance Marathon!

Inflatable obstacle course, velcro wall, bungee pull, moon bounce & jousting, sumo wrestling suits, group dances, a pageant, and a live band -  The 302 Benders!

Practice these group dances! Each of these songs will be played and danced at the 2012 Dance Marathon!