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Perform with NDA!
Each year, NDA Special Events serve as incredible opportunities for young dancers to travel to exotic locations and do what they love best –DANCE! Look for more information on our website soon!
Did you qualify to attend NDA Special Events? CLICK HERE to make sure you receive ALL the information about our Special Event opportunities.
NCA/NDA Christmas Extravaganza
December 3-6, 2009
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Visit our Photo Gallery to see pictures from this year's event!
Are you ready for a magical experience in the Magic Kingdom®? NCA and NDA are proud to present an exclusive performance opportunity in the Walt Disney World® Christmas Parade that will be televised on Christmas Day! This trip includes four days and three nights at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. And with a Walt Disney World® Resort 3-Day PARK HOPPER® Ticket, you can choose to visit any of the spectacular parks, including the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios®, and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. An adventure like none other awaits you and your family or team.
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NCA/NDA Thanksgiving in Paradise
November 25 - 29, 2009
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Visit our Photo Gallery to see pictures from last year's event!
Say "aloha" to an opportunity to perform with cheerleaders and dancers from all over the United States at the halftime show of the University of Hawaii vs. U.S. Naval Academy (Navy) football game on November 28th, 2009. Aloha Stadium sells out regularly so you can expect an electric atmosphere with thousands of screaming fans. Plus, this amazing package features five days and four nights at the beautiful Sheraton Waikiki Resort located on the World Famous Waikiki Beach. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Feast island style with luau entertainment as well as a trip to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor. In your free time you may choose to take surfing lessons, snorkel or visit the North Shore. Of course, there's also the option of spending your time relaxing at one of the island's many tropical beaches. After all, you're in paradise. This is truly a trip of a lifetime!
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 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 21-27, 2009
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How big is this opportunity? It’s "Big Apple" big. As in, you get to star in one of the most famous events in the country, the 83rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Perform before throngs of excited fans and for millions on the national NBC television broadcast. And everyone you bring – your family, friends, teammates – also gets a six night hotel stay in the heart of Manhattan at the Hilton New York. You’ll get to do so much, including a city tour, admission to the Empire State Building, a live Broadway show, tickets to the Radio City Music hall Christmas Spectacular – featuring the Rockettes, a dance class with one of New York’s most noted choreographers and dancers and much more.
10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Captains Co-Captains, and Officers Only.
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Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 24-27, 2009
Youth, Junior High, and Junior Varsity All-Americans and nominees Only!
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Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 24-27, 2009
Youth, Junior High, and Junior Varsity All-Americans and nominees Only!
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Fundraising Ideas
So, you’ve been selected to participate in one of NCA/NDA's Special Events, but you’re not sure if you can afford to attend... Well, we have some incredible ideas to help you turn your dream into a reality. You’ve worked hard to earn this honor and you can make it happen. Below is an extensive list of ideas to get you started!
Let the Public Know
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- Media - The media can be incredibly helpful and is necessary in achieving the enormous task of advertising and promotion. Publicity in the local media will reach students, teachers, parents, fans, and the community. Use our sample Press Release to promote your great achievements. Also, the media is an incredible advertising tool for your fundraising events. Establish contact with the following sources:
- School and local newspapers
- Local television and cable networks which have a community events calendar
- Local radio stations
- Merchants - The community is a wonderful source of spirit and support for schools, their activities, and their spirit leaders. Here is a list of how merchants can help you advertise your fundraisers and community service.
- Allow cheerleaders/dancers to place signs/posters in their windows
- Permit cheerleaders/dancers to distribute flyers and/or collect donations within their establishment
- Corporate Sponsorship - Companies really do want to help support their local community. If you qualified individually to attend Special Events, this is definitely where you should begin your fundraising efforts. Of course, teams should seek corporate sponsorships as well. We have even provided you with a sample Corporate Sponsorship Letter. Let these companies know just what you have accomplished and how you have the opportunity to represent your community at this year’s prestigious Special Event destinations.
- Sample Corporate Sponsorship Letter
Sell, Sell, Sell
- Coupon booklets or discount cards from local retailers
- Face tattoos of your school mascot (especially at pep rallies, games, etc.)
- Mini poms – find a local business to donate them... You could even include an anti-drug message on the handle!
Get the Community Involved
- Find a gas station to donate money for each gallon of gas sold. Choose a day when your team plays out of town and advertise for fans to fill up at that specific station.
- Find a sub shop to donate $.50 for each sandwich sold. Again, choose a day when your team plays out of town and advertise for fans to pick up a sandwich on their way out of town Holiday home tours.
- Bake sale at store with "matching funds" policy
- Have a restaurant donate a percentage of its daily profits for a week. Cheerleaders/dancers act as greeters, pour water, coffee, etc.
- Organize a golf tournament.
- Cheerleaders/dancers can be hired as caddies
- Have prizes donated
- Raffles/Auctions... Raffles/silent auction ideas:
- Parking spaces closest to the fields and gyms given to the highest bidders. Repeat each year.
- Have a driveway at school named after the highest bidder for one year. Repeat and change the name each year.
- Dinner for two at local restaurants
- Signed game ball
- Blanket or throw of school mascot in team colors
- Gift baskets from local businesses
- Tickets to a professional or collegiate sporting event
- Spa packages
- Movie passes
- Video rentals
- Tank of gas (be sure to name the price)
- Bucket of balls at the driving range
- Sell raffle tickets at games or community events. Draw winning number at halftime, and the winner gets a cool prize!
Other Ideas
- Concessions at high school/college games
- Garage sales
- School mascots painted on driveways
- The possibilities are endless...
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
Be sure to send thank you notes and publicly thank merchants and media when they donate something or publicize your events.
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How to Qualify
Did you qualify to attend NDA Special Events? CLICK HERE to make sure you receive ALL the information about our Special Event opportunities.
NEW for 2009! How to Qualify for NDA Special Events...
Varsity
All-American Nominees and
All-American Team Members
NCA & NDA Thanksgiving in Paradise
Half-time Show Performance
Honolulu, HI
NCA & NDA Christmas Extravaganza
Disney World Parade Performance
Orlando, FL
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Team Captains, Co-Captains, & Officers
Parade Performance
New York, New York
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All Trophy or Plaque Winning Teams
(Individuals or Entire Team May Attend)
NCA & NDA Christmas Extravaganza
Disney World Parade Performance
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Youth, Junior High, Freshman, and Junior Varsity
All-American Nominees and All-American Team Members
AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, LA, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY
Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade Houston, TX
CT, DE, DC, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, WI
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Philadelphia, PA
AL, FL, GA, MS, SC, TN
NCA & NDA Christmas Extravaganza – Disney World Parade Orlando, FL
For questions regarding eligibility or special requests, please contact John Calitri at 800-622-2946 ext 7033 or email jcalitri@nationalspirit.com.
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