Dance fundraiser ideas
Step into your dancing shoes and get ready to raise money for a good cause. We have all the best fundraising ideas for dance teams, groups, and studios, from viral dance challenges to livestreamed, all-day dance marathons.
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Dinner dance









Pros vs. Joes









Jump-a-thon
Organize a jump-a-thon where participants collect pledges for every jump—or every minute they keep jumping. It’s a fun, high-energy way to raise money while fostering community and a little friendly competition.









Summer camp fundraiser
Organize paid day or week-long camps filled with favorite summertime activities like arts, sports, and outdoor adventures. Parents receive childcare and kids build new skills—creating a win-win event that raises money while strengthening community ties.









Dance silent auction









Virtual tournament









Dance taster class









Benefit dance recital









Dance workshop









Dance challenge









Dance team calendar









Holiday performance









Dance marathon









Themed run
Make your peer-to-peer fundraising run truly memorable with a standout theme! Ask participants to dress up and choose a route relevant to the theme. Encourage participants to create teams to build community and boost the competitive spirit!









Studio showcase









Silent disco









Cornhole tournament









Sell merch
Branded t-shirts, hoodies, totes, or water bottles are a tried-and-true way to raise money and spread the word about your organization. Set up an online store and sell merch at community events to increase visibility and donations.









Calendar fundraiser









Singing telegram









Skills clinic









Sponsor my uniform fundraiser
Create a fun, easy sponsorship form so players can rally support from friends and family to help cover uniform costs——because looking sharp on the field starts with a little team spirit (and a lot of love from your biggest fans).









Team dance-a-thon sponsorship
Host a dance-a-thon where players collect sponsorships to keep their feet moving for hours on end. Sounds easy? Think again—these marathons can go 12+ hours!
Get ready to groove, rally support, and dance your way to your donation goal.









Sports team car wash









Car wash
Gather volunteers, soap, and plenty of rags to wash cars in exchange for donations. Easily accept onsite payments with a scan-to-donate QR code featuring Venmo and other modern methods.
Give this classic fundraiser a fresh twist by adding a theme! Encourage volunteers to dress up as ‘80s icons, classic Disney characters, superheroes—you name it.









Frequently asked questions
How can I raise money for a dance group?
You can find plenty of fun and easy fundraising ideas for dance studios and groups. From dance recital benefits to dance classes and silent discos, there’s a dance team fundraising idea for every group and style. Successful fundraising ideas for dance schools often rely on the support of friends and family members to donate, spread the word, or help run the event.
Why do dance teams fundraise?
Dance teams raise funds to cover expenses like uniforms, competitions, and travel—and to spread awareness about their group. They might also fundraise for their favorite cause or host a special community dance performance in honor of a particular charity.
How to get sponsors for a dance team?
Securing sponsorships for your dance team is as simple as building relationships, demonstrating value, and making the ask. Use our guide on how to write sponsorship proposals (which also includes free outreach templates!) and check out our list of companies that donate who may support your fundraising efforts. You could also ask local restaurants and retail stores to consider becoming fundraising partners.
How to run a dance-a-thon fundraiser?
A successful dance-a-thon is all about the preparation. When brainstorming dance marathon fundraising ideas, consider details such as your fundraising goals, potential themes, dates, locations, sponsors, supporters, and dance challenges. Choose to livestream your event to reach a bigger audience and attract more donations.
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