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The Community Pool |
 What: The Dance–a-Thon(g) is a six hour dance-off to benefit Sync or Swim. Each Dancer or Dance Couple must acquire sponsors before the event who will pledge donations based on either the total number of minutes or the total number of hours that you dance. Sponsors may also elect to make a flat-rate pledge or donation. The challenge is to keep dancing for as long as you can to various genres of music. |
 How to Enter the Dance-a-Thon(g): 1) email us and let us know you intend to compete. We will send you a sponsor sheet and release form. Or download sponsor sheet here. 2) Start finding people to sponsor you and fill in your sponsor sheet. You must have a minimum pledge of $25 (single dancer) or $45 (couple) to enter the contest. 3) Make sure you bring your sponsor sheet and release form to the event. |
 Don't want to compete, but still want to support? There are lots of ways you can help the cause and have fun. Come to the event and pay the $5 cover, dance along with the contestants or just watch. If you like what you see, you can sponsor a dancer or a couple at the event. |
FAQs
How does it work?
As a Dancer or Dance couple you'll receive two five minute time-out cards that you can trade in anytime in the competition. But aside from those allocated breaks, if you stop, one of our lifeguards will tap you out. Don't worry if you don't think you have the endurance to dance for six hours, because the judges will be awarding prizes for style as well as stamina. The grand prize will be awarded to the dancer or dance couple who raises the most money.
Do I have to wear a thong?
Nope, in fact in most cases we'd discourage it (but do you like how we made a swimsuit reference)? Pool-side attire is encouraged, however (think towels, robes, water wings). And don't worry there will be a coat check and a locker room, in case you really want to get serious about your swim wear.
Can I come late or leave early and still compete?
Of course you can, but registration closes at 7pm.
Do I have to bring pledge money with me to the event?
Nope, after the event we will calculate what your sponsors owe based on the amount of time you danced. We will then email them and let them know how to make their donation.
Did somebody say "tax-deductible?"
Yes, Sync or Swim is a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Independent Documentary, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All sponsor donations made to Center for Independent Documentary on behalf of Sync or Swim are tax-deductible. Go ahead, dance for a cause.
What is The Community Pool?
The Community Pool is a collective of artists and lovers of art who pool our creative resources to help our members achieve specific artistic goals. By rotating our support from artist to artist, the collective strives to promote each artist individually at a time when help is most needed.
Tell me more about Sync or Swim!
Sure! synchromovie.com/about/
Have a question we didn't answer, just email us at communitypoolnyc@gmail.com.
See you in the deep end,
The Community Pool
