Dance Marathon Virtual Event 2021

Dance Marathon Virtual Event

Dance Marathon at the University of Florida hosted our Main Event on April 10-11. We were so excited to be able to have a portion of our members join us in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center and safely participate in two 13.1-hour shifts. We also hosted a variety of virtual options throughout the Dance Marathon 2021 weekend for those unable to join us in person. Each tab has a schedule, as well as links for each group to follow and enjoy their virtual experience.

Check out what's going on below!

Dancers

Dancers had the opportunity to participate in Dance Marathon at UF 2021 in-person or virtually. In-person Dancers attended the Orange Shift 1 on Saturday, April 10 from 8 a.m. to 9:06 p.m. or Blue Shift 2 on Sunday, April 11 from 6 a.m. to 7:06 p.m. We encouraged all of our Dancers to continue their event online once their Dancer shift ends. Fully virtual Dancers had the option to join Theme Hour and Fundraising Zooms and tune into our live streams.

On April 10 from 12-2 p.m., Dancers who did not participate in the in-person Orange Shift 1 were invited to join us on Norman Field for food, games and more. On April 11 from 2-4 p.m., Dancers who did not participate in the in-person Blue Shift 2 were invited to join us on Norman Field for food, games and more.

Orange Shift Schedule

Saturday

  • In event - 8:00 a.m. to 9:06 p.m.

Sunday

  • Opening Ceremonies Livestream: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
  • Theme Hour Zoom: Miracles on Broadway - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Fundraising Breakouts
  • Dream for Donny - 10:30 - 11:00 p.m.
  • Theme Hour Zoom: DM Games - 12:10 - 1:50 p.m. Fundraising Breakouts
  • DM on a Field - Norman, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Theme Hour Zoom: SS DM - 3:10 - 5:00 p.m. Fundraising Breakouts
  • Miracle Stories every hour (8:20 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 3:20 p.m., 4:20 p.m.)
  • Closing Ceremonies and Total Reveal: In the O’Dome 6:00 p.m. - 7:06 p.m. (Sign in at Gate 3 at the O’Dome by 5:45 p.m.)

Blue Shift Schedule

Saturday

  • Opening Ceremonies Live stream - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Theme Hour Zoom: Greece/Grease - 10:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fundraising Breakout
  • DM on a Field - Norman, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • All for Arden - 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
  • Theme Hour Zoom: Survivor - 2:10 - 3:50 p.m. Fundraising Breakout
  • Theme Hour Zoom: Out of the Page - 5:10 - 7:00 p.m. Fundraising Breakout
  • Miracle Stories every hour (10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:20 a.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 3:20 p.m, 5:20 p.m., 6:20 pm.)

Sunday

  • In event - 6:00 a.m. - 7:06 p.m.

Virtual Dancer Schedule

Saturday

  • Opening Ceremonies Livestream - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Theme Hour Zoom: Greece/Grease - 10:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fundraising breakouts
  • DM on a Field - Norman, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • All for Arden - 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
  • Theme Hour Zoom: Survivor - 2:10 - 3:50 p.m. Fundraising breakouts
  • Theme Hour Zoom: Out of the Page - 5:10 - 7:00 p.m. Fundraising breakouts
  • Miracle Stories every hour (10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:20 a.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 3:20 p.m, 5:20 p.m., 6:20 pm.)

Sunday

  • Opening Ceremonies Livestream: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
  • Theme Hour Zooom: Miracles on Broadway Zoom - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Fundraising Breakouts
  • Dream for Donny - 10:30 - 11:00 p.m.
  • Theme Hour Zoom: DM Games - 12:10 - 1:50 p.m. Fundraising Berakouts
  • DM on a Field - Norman, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Theme Hour Zoom: SS DM - 3:10 - 5:00 p.m. Fundraising Breakouts
  • Miracle Stories every hour (8:20 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 3:20 p.m., 4:20 p.m.)
  • Closing Ceremonies and Total Reveal Livestream: 6:00 p.m. - 7:06 p.m.

Alumni

Alumni had the opportunity to participate in Dance Marathon 2021 through our virtual platforms. A schedule of events can be found on the “General” tab, and Alumni-specific virtual opportunities are available below. Alumni participated in the Alumni Power Hour on Saturday, April 10 before attending the virtual Miracle Gala. All Alumni were invited to tune into our live streams with @dmatuf on Instagram and Dance Marathon at UF on Facebook for Miracle Stories, fundraising hours and more!

Saturday

  • Opening Ceremonies Live Stream - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Stop! It’s Alumni Time. Zoom: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
    • Stop! It’s Alumni Time kickoff Livestream 3:30 p.m.
    • 2020 Linedance Livestream: 4:20 p.m.
  • Miracle Gala: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: VIP Hour
    • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday

  • Opening Ceremonies Livestream: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
  • Alumni Zoom: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
    • 2018 Linedance (4 year Dancer)
    • Livestream Watch Party: 12:10 p.m.
  • Closing Ceremonies and Total Reveal Livestream: 6:10 p.m. - 7:06 p.m.

General

Faculty, parents, community members and high school students were invited to virtually participate in Dance Marathon at UF 2021 through our livestreams. Tune into our livestreams with @dmatuf on Instagram and Dance Marathon at UF on Facebook for Miracle Stories, fundraising hours and more!

General Schedule

Saturday

  • Opening Ceremonies Live Stream - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Closing Ceremonies Livestream: 8:20 p.m. - 9:06 p.m.
  • Miracle Gala: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m
    • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: VIP Hour
    • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    • Purchase tickets here. The links will be emailed to you. Reach out to gcrowder@floridadm.org with any questions.
  • Miracle Stories every hour (10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:20 a.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 3:20 p.m, 5:20 p.m., 6:20 pm.)

Sunday

  • Opening Ceremonies Livestream: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
  • Closing Ceremonies and Total Reveal Livestream: 6:10 p.m. - 7:06 p.m.
  • Miracle Stories every hour (8:20 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 3:20 p.m., 4:20 p.m.)

Our 2021 Virtual Sponsors




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