DanceBlue Marathon Shifts Venue to Iconic Rupp Arena for Historic Fundraising Event

The DanceBlue Marathon Moves to Rupp Arena

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The cherished annual tradition, DanceBlue Marathon is making a historic move towards one of the most legendary locations in college basketball, the Rupp Arena. This transition is driven by ongoing renovations in the Memorial Coliseum. The event is allowing dancers an opportunity to tap their feet all night long on the hallowed floor where the Wildcats play. Slated to commence at 8 p.m. on April 6, this fundraiser will continue for 24 hours with a noble cause of raising money for the DanceBlue Clinic.

Participation Encouraged

Participants’ friends and family members are encouraged to lend their support by attending the event live from the stands of Rupp Arena. An online livestream of the DanceBlue event will be accessible for those who can’t attend in person. People not participating in the dance marathon can still experience DanceBlue in Rupp Arena by offering their services as volunteers.

Prospective volunteers, aged 16 or above, can sign up for one of twelve available shifts, the general shift ticket is fixed at $30 while for each meal hour shift ticket, the cost is $15. DanceBlue has special discount provisions for UK students and staff with discount codes ‘UKSTUDENT’ and ‘UKEMPLOYEE’. Each volunteer, registered by March 11 at 8 a.m., will receive a DanceBlue t-shirt.

About DanceBlue

A student-run organization at the University of Kentucky, DanceBlue fundraises throughout the year and culminates in a 24-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon. It marks its appearance as one of the largest student-run philanthropies in the South-Eastern Conference. Beginning in 2006, DanceBlue has raised over $20 million thus far. Further information about DanceBlue, with registration details and contribution methods, is accessible at www.danceblue.org and visitors can stay connected with DanceBlue on Instagram and Facebook.

The University of Kentucky and its Missions

The University of Kentucky is a flagship, land-grant institution, dedicated to advancing the Commonwealth. This is achieved through nurturing the next generation of leaders and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research, and creative work, input in healthcare services and overall community service. The primary vision of the University is to conceive advancements and enact a force for healing and a place where ingenuity unfolds. It encourages the commitment to create a community of belonging for everyone while serving the Commonwealth and the world.

Contact for Media

For media resources related to DanceBlue or the University of Kentucky, please contact Hayden Gooding at hayden.gooding@uky.edu or call at 859-218-0402.