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The Lab is a nonprofit experimental art and performance space located in the Mission District of San Francisco.

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2021 Dance A Thon


Saturday, April 10, 7:30pm – Sunday, April 11, 7:30am PST; Dusk to Dawn
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Join us for the wildest dance party on the Internet and help us raise $25,000 to support Bay Area artists! This 12-hour dance contest will feature dancers beaming in from webcams around the world, fantastic prizes from Bandcamp, artists emcees, and world renowned DJs.

Schedule:

7:30pm Moor Mother
8:30pm The Garbage Man (Grouper)
9:30pm Dan Deacon
10:30pm William Basinski & Preston Wendel (Sparkle Division)
12:30am Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) & Sarah Harris (Lucky Baby Daddy)
1:30am Brontez Purnell
2:30am Discostan
3:30am Alejandro Cohen (Dublab)
4:30am Maria Chavez
5:30am Matmos
6:30am Marina Rosenfeld

Dancers can set up a pledge page to start fundraising and will be sent a Zoom link to join the Dance A Thon. Each hour will consist of 50 minutes of dancing online with world-class DJs and a ten minute break period hosted by artists and performers.

Win prizes!

  • Raise $150 or more and receive a Dance A Thon bandana

  • $50 Bandcamp gift card for the Best Dancer (audience choice)

  • $150 Bandcamp gift card for Highest Fundraiser

  • $150 Bandcamp gift card for the Last (Nonstop) Dancer Left Standing


So pick out an outfit, set up your webcam, and get ready to dance the night away!

Questions? Consult the quick guide or email stacyhorne@gmail.com / dena@thelab.org.

Earlier Event: February 18
The Forum // Eyal Weizman