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BU Dance Team’s Quest To Nationals
The Boston University Dance Team is a performance squad dedicated to the art of dance and the promotion of school spirit. We promote Terrier Pride by performing at all men’s and women’s basketball games, in addition to other on-campus, greater Boston, and community service events. We also travel to Daytona Beach, FL every April to compete in the NDA Collegiate Dance Championship against other Division I college dance teams. Last year, we placed 4th in the Team Performance division and 2nd in the Hip Hop division!
WHY DO WE NEED YOUR HELP?
Though we receive funding from BU for basketball performance expenses (thanks, BU!), competing nationally is costly and not funded by the university. The estimated cost of all expenses to go to Nationals this year is $31,667.
Each year our team works tirelessly to raise the money to go to Nationals by selling 50/50 raffle tickets at hockey games, cleaning Agganis Arena after events, writing letters and selling merchandise; however this becomes really hard on us because we are not only athletes, but also full-time students. We have already raised $5,000 so far this year, but we need an additional $25,000 to help us get to Nationals. The funds we raise will help us cover our expenses, like competition fees, air and ground transportation, accommodations, music, choreography, costumes, and dance shoes and tights.
- Competition Registration Fees: $2,988
- Air Transportation: $11,221
- Ground Transportation: $1,500
- Hotel Accommodations: $4,298
- Music: $700
- Choreography: $4,617
- Costumes: $4,923
- Dance Shoes & Tights: $1,420
WHAT ARE WE RAISING MONEY FOR?
We would like to once again compete at the national level and achieve our goal of placing among the top teams in the nation. Bringing the national title back to BU in 2014 was one of the most amazing experiences, and we would be very proud and honored to have the chance of doing it again. Please help send us to the 2016 NDA National Championship by making a tax-deductible donation. Your contribution will let us know that you believe in us!
Thank you for your consideration and generous support.
GO TERRIERS!
BUDT Love,
Amber, Caitlin, Megan, and the BU Dance Team!
$10
Thank You Tweet
Don't you want a shout out tweet from the BU Dance Team?
$25
Thank You Card
We want to personally thank you with a card signed by every girl on the team.
$50
Workout Playlist
Want to work out like BUDT? We will send you our work out playlist and a personalized thank you card.
$100
Video Shout Out
We'll post a personalized video to the BUDT Instagram page thanking you for your generous support! We'll also send along a personalized thank you card.
$500
Signed Photo of the BUDT
We'll send you a signed photo of the team competing at 2016 nationals to commemorate our awesome trip! We'll also post a personalized video shout out, and send you a thank you card.
$1,000
Your Name on Our Backs!
To make sure everyone knows that you helped us get here, we'll put your name on our sponsor t-shirts, and in the credits of our competition video. We'll also send you a signed team photo and a personalized thank you note!
$2,500
Hang Out With the Team!
The VIP Package! Come watch us at practice as we prepare for Nationals. You'll also get your name on our Sponsor T-shirt, a special thanks in the credits of video of team competing at Nationals, a signed photo of the team, and a thank you note!