Dansmaraþon 2024
The second dance marathon in Iceland took place on the 25th of May, 2024 at the National Gallery of Iceland by Fríkirkjuvegur 7.
Dance Marathon is a charity event where people with different physical abilities and experiences meet on the dance floor to dance together for equal opportunities. The marathon celebrates the culture of dance and movement. We believe that dance should be for everybody regardless of their physical capabilities. Therefore we invite everyone to join us on the dance floor.
The event raises money through ticket sales and donations in support of charities that work in favour of people with physical limitations. This year the money was raised for The Benefit Society for Children with Disabilities – SLF. In total 51 participants were registered and raised 130 000 isk for SFL.
The duration of the dance marathon is 6 hours, from 11-17. The goal for the participants is to keep dancing throughout the marathon or as long as they possibly can. Dance Marathon will take place in the National Gallery of Iceland, Fríkirkjuvegur 7, Saturday, May 25th from 11-17.
Dance Marathon is held in collaboration with Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava (STL), List án landamæra, Styrktarfélag lamaðra og fatlaðra, Listasafn Íslands, and Dansverkstæðið.
The Benefit Society for Children with Disabilities – SLF
The Benefit Society for Children with Disabilities – SLF was established in 1952 and has since paved the way for disabled children, young people and their families in Iceland. SLF´s main function is running Æfingastöðin rehabilitation center and Reykjadalur, a camp for children and youth in Mosfellsdalur and Skagafjordur.
Æfingastöðin is a center for services and knowledge in rehabilitation for children and young people. Physical and occupational therapists with extensive experience provide counseling and training with the aim of enhancing participation in daily life and thus increasing the quality of life of the children and their families.
Reykjadalur is a summer and weekend camp for disabled children and young people established in 1963. The aim is to enrich the lives of those 350 guests at the age of 7-21 offering experience, adventures and to support friendship.
