Dance Blue Kickoff GDK 040521

The University of Kentucky's Dance Blue 2021 kicks off today, leading up to the marathon this Saturday.

Of fun ... happening today: let the madness begin -- for a cause, of course..

The university of kentucky's dance- blue 20-21 kicks off... leading up to the marathon this saturday..

Dance-blue is u-k's 24-hour, no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon that benefits the golden matrix fund..

The dance-blue kentucky children's hospital hematology on- cology clinic opened its brand- new facility in 20-17 after a complete renovation funded solely from dance- blue.

Today is: 'wish upon a star monday'..

The disney-themed day takes place from 10 this morning until two this afternoon..

A table will be outside white hall for dancers to check-in..

There is a full week of things going on.

You can read more about each of the themed days and how ot get involved on our website -- wtvq dot