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BU Dance Team’s Hunt To Defend Championship Title
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 2nd in the Hip Hop Division and won the National Championship Title in the Team Performance Division for the first time in the program’s history!
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 $31,269.
Each year our team works tirelessly to raise the money to go to Nationals by 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: $2,692
- Air Transportation: $9,345
- Ground Transportation: $2,317
- Hotel Accommodations: $4,416
- Music: $1,025
- Choreography: $4,025
- Costumes: $6,680
- Dance Shoes & Tights: $769
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 last year 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 2017 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,
Caitlin, Mackenzie, Noelle, and the BU Dance Team!
$10
Thank You Tweet
Get a special shout-out tweet from the BU Dance Team!
$25
Thank You Card
Receive a personalized thank you card signed by every girl on the team.
$50
Video Shout Out
We will post a personalized video to the BUDT Instagram page thanking you for your generous support! We will also send a personalized thank you card.
$100
Autographed Team Photo
We will send you an autographed photo of the team. We will also post a personalized video shout out and send a signed thank you card.
$500
Basketball Game Tickets
Come watch us perform at a home BU Basketball game for free! You will also receive a personalized thank you card, video shout out and autographed team photo.
$1,000
Your Name on Our Backs!
To make sure that everyone knows that you helped us get here, we will put your name on our sponsor t-shirts that we wear at Nationals! You will also receive a personalized thank you card, video shout out, autographed team photo and two BU Basketball game tickets.
$2,500
Hang Out With the Team!
The VIP Package! Come watch us practice as we prepare for Nationals. You’ll also get a personalized thank you card, video shout out, autographed team photo, two BU Basketball game tickets and your name on our sponsor t-shirts!