We support pediatric programs at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital through therapies such as Adaptive Tree Climbing, Music Therapy, Adaptive Martial Arts, Creative Coping, Therapeutic Yoga, and so many more. The therapies we fund help kids have unique experiences beyond what they may encounter every day and help support their physical, social, and emotional development.

People join DMUM for a variety of reasons! Some people join to give back to their community and impact the lives of others through unique volunteering opportunities at pediatric therapies. By joining Dance Marathon, Dancers gain access to exclusive volunteering opportunities at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Others join as a way to make our large campus smaller, make connections with other students, and gain professional experience within a nonprofit. Our leadership body provides a wide range of opportunities to gain professional experience, in areas such as marketing, fundraising, event planning, finance, and so much more. DMUM is formatted to make all of these opportunities possible—even for busy U of M students. 

You can join DMUM as a Student Organization dancer team at any time throughout the year. These teams can have as many people as you’d like, and provide unique fundraising and volunteering opportunities for members of your organization. Reach out to dmum.cr@umich.edu if you are interested in creating a team for your organization and would like to learn more!

You can join DMUM as a Fraternity and Sorority Life Relations (FSLR) dancer team at any time throughout the academic year. These teams can have as many people as you would like, and can provide unique fundraising and volunteering opportunities for your Fraternity or Sorority. Reach out to dmum.cr@umich.edu if you are interested in creating an FSLR team and would like to learn more!

You can register by filling out the registration form on the Dancer Registration Page under the Dancers Tab, or go directly to dmum.org/register. Registration is free for all and only takes a few minutes.

You can sign up to volunteer at Dance Marathon therapies by going to the Volunteer Page under the Dancers Tab, or going directly to dmum.org/volunteering. This page lists all volunteer opportunities that are currently available. Please note that your must be a registered dancer or member of DMUM leadership to volunteer at one of our therapies.

We encourage dancers to set a fundraising goal for themselves, whether it be $200, $300, or even $500. Dancer captains are encouraged to raise at least $350, and members of leadership are encouraged to raise at least $600. We provide countless resources throughout the year to help you reach your fundraising goal. If you have any questions about upcoming fundraisers, or want to make a personalized fundraising plan, feel free to reach out to your Dancer Fundraising Coordinator and they can provide you with more resources!

At VictorThon, hundreds of dancers stand on their feet for 24 hours to show their dedication to our cause. It is hours of fun for both students and families, with games, music, dancing, and performances by students and kids. Some of our favorite events include the annual Tommy Diehr Basketball Dunking Competition, LineDance, and LipSync battle. We also receive food from local vendors throughout the event!

Standing at VictorThon for 24 hours is the celebration of our continual support of the kids and families we volunteer with, fundraise for, and support throughout the year. 

Absolutely not! There is a LOT more to Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan than just dancing. We are a fundraising and volunteering student organization and nonprofit. VictorThon is where the dancing takes place, but it is a personal choice and is not a requirement—it is just a great way to motivate yourself and have fun alongside your DMUM community.