Talking About Dance Team Fundraising Ideas

When I watch “America’s got Talent,” what crosses my mind is the enormous commitment in uniforms, travel to tournaments, equipment and rental space one act assumes, and the same is true of any dance team. There may be multiple uniforms needed and with children constantly outgrowing costumes the costs run high. Many of these expenses can only be met by fundraising, but what dance Team Fundraising ideas are there?

Dance Lessons for Young Children: What a great way for older dancers to reinforce what they know and pass on the joy of dance to younger children. Weekly or daily dance lessons could be held at a small admission fee. If the cost is less than standard ballet classes more children are likely to sign up, especially if they also understand it is a fund raising effort at the same time.

Hold a Singles’ Dance Night: Step back in time and hold a singles’ night! What fun to leave online dating at home, get all decked out and step lightly across the threshold into a dance hall full of potential toads – kiss one and find your prince! The dance team can organize the event and put on a show with admission costs benefiting the team. I can see it now, mirror ball, poodle skirts and punch! But wait, do I hear rap?

Street Performances: Why not liven up the avenues with live dance performances? The team could earn money in the form of tips and it would give the group great exposure, building on their confidence and providing a venue for free rehearsals. I love nothing better than to wander streets bustling with live entertainment. What a treat for pedestrians who may otherwise have to pay high prices to see a dance- team perform.