When is this event?
Our Dance Marathon is on March 28th, 2026
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Doors open at 5:45 pm
Buy your tickets on Bound ($15/adult, $10/child or North Scott student)
Where is this event?
The North Scott High School Pit and Auxiliary Gym
Ticket holders, please enter through the main high school entrance doors. There will be workers to scan your tickets
Should I bring cash?
Yes!
Concessions are available (CASH ONLY)
There will also be places to place cash donations if desired
Who can attend this event?
Any North Scott student or caregiver
Any North Scott community member
Community members who wish to celebrate and honor the children in our community who have spent time at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital
How do I buy tickets? Can I purchase tickets at the door?
Buy your tickets on Bound ($15/adult, $10/child or North Scott student). 1 ticket is required for all who are attending)
Tickets must be purchased on Bound
Purchase your tickets online ahead of time or at the door (ahead of time is preferred)
There will be a Bound QR Code at the event to purchase tickets at the door
Cash is not accepted at the door
Where do funds raised from this event go?
The North Scott Dance Marathon is a fundraiser. North Scott does not receive any money from hosting this event
All donations from this event are distributed to the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital through the University of Iowa Dance Marathon and the Children's Miracle Network. Learn more about where your money will go HERE.
Donations include:
Is this a family-friendly event?
Yes!
There will be activities available for all ages
Music will be clean, appropriate, and fun!
Quiet spaces will be available
Will there be food at this event?
Limited concessions will be available for purchase at the event, including food, snacks, and drinks
Purchase of a ticket does not include concessions
Concessions are cash only
All funds from concession purchases are donated to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Concessions will be open from 5:45 pm - 9:30 pm (if food sells out, concessions will close early)
What do I wear?
We would love for everyone to match! Purchase and wear our t-shirt by March 14th!
It's a dance party, and we want you to dance! Wear what you feel comfortable in!
This is not a formal event
Do I need to buy a t-shirt to go to this event?
T-shirts are not required to attend the event
If t-shirts are purchased through our GT Sports webstore, please wear them to the event -- we want everyone to match!
Youth and adult sizes are available (options include a t-shirt and a crewneck)
All of North Scott Dance Marathon's proceeds from t-shirt purchases are donated to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
T-Shirts must be purchased by March 14th to be available for the event. Any shirts ordered after March 14th will be available after the event
T-Shirts will be available for purchase until April 4th! After this, our webstore will be permanently closed
What does my ticket include and not include?
Ticket includes:
Access to the Dance Marathon event (North Scott Pit and Auxiliary Gym)
Access to activities at Dance Marathon (face paint, crafts, games, etc.)
Photobooth
Ticket does not include:
Concessions (bring cash!)
T-shirts (pre-purchase)
What activities will be at this event?
The main activity ... DANCING!
Multiple guest speakers to talk about the Dance Marathon and its impact
DJ + Just Dance
A Walk of Honor to celebrate and honor children who have been cared for at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Face paint, temporary tattoos, crafts, games, and other activities
Photobooth
What are other ways I can help Dance Marathon?
There are many ways you can support our Dance Marathon. The best way to support... is going to the dance! We would love to see you there; however, if you are not interested in going to our event, you can support us by:
Donating to our online donation page
Buying our official t-shirt
Donating to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital directly
Spreading the word about Dance Marathon, our mission, and our event!
What are sponsors? Who are the 2026 Dance Marathon sponsors?
Sponsors are the generous organizations and businesses that choose to help make the North Scott Dance Marathon possible! Money donated from sponsors was used to plan the Dance Marathon. This includes purchasing decorations, food, volunteer t-shirts, and other expenses. To the 2026 North Scott Dance Marathon sponsors, THANK YOU!
List of 2026 Dance Marathon Sponsors:
Classic Concepts Family Dentistry
Eldridge Kiwanis Club
Eldridge Lions Club
Eldridge Spine and Wellness Center
GT Sports
HyVee
Luminous Dance Company
Papa John's Pizza
Risius Family Veterinary Service
Sierk Orthodontics
Twisted Mics
Any other questions?
Please don't hesitate to ask the North Scott Service Club! We will get back to you as soon as we can!