DanceBlue Never Stops
After every DanceBlue dance marathon I’ve participated in, I’ve heard the words “DanceBlue never stops”. In both the recent years I’ve spent as a part of DanceBlue and before then, I’ve seen this statement proven to be true over
$2,000,190.20 FOR THE KIDS!
This past weekend, history was made. Thousands of University of Kentucky students, faculty, alum, friends, and family gathered in Memorial Coliseum in celebration of a year’s worth of hard work and fundraising for kids of the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital
Marathon Survival Tips
Preparing for the DanceBlue dance marathon can be overwhelming, especially for those who have not participated in the marathon before. As a result, we have polled Committee members to see what tips they have and items they pack to survive
The Best Day of the Year
Before coming to the University of Kentucky, I knew very little about DanceBlue. During my freshman year, I went to cheer on my friends that were participating in the marathon, and I was completely enamored by the positivity and
What Can YOU Expect at DB20?
The DanceBlue dance marathon is considered the best day of the year to so many. However, standing and staying awake for 24 hours can seem quite daunting, especially to those who have no idea what to expect. As a result,
We Raise It For The Kids
While scrolling through your social media, you may see an abundance of students asking for donations for DanceBlue. When you see these posts, it is important to understand why college students ask everyone they know to donate to this organization.
Did Somebody Say Spring Blitz Week?
This Monday, February 3, marks the beginning of one of DanceBlue’s favorite weeks of the year: Spring Blitz Week! It will be an exciting week full of tabling, events, and social media pushes that lead up to the individual
Advisor Spotlight: Abby Essinger
DanceBlue could not be possible without the work of so many dedicated people. The Assistant Director for DanceBlue and The Center for Community Outreach (CCO), Abby Essinger, is one of these people. Since starting this job in July, Abby has
From 2006 to 2020: The Evolution of DanceBlue
The concept of DanceBlue started as a request from the late Jarrett Mynear as one of his final wishes. Jarrett was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma at age two, had his leg amputated at age three, and then was diagnosed six
Advisor Spotlight: Ely Medina
Big events like DanceBlue don’t just happen overnight. They take months of careful planning by dedicated workers. In DanceBlue’s case, these dedicated workers consist of Dancers, Team Captains, Committee members, Coordinators, Chairs, Advisors, and more. Each of these groups of