ABBA You Can Dance (for Wii) and Crowdtap -- Dancing and Donating!

Yes...you read that right!  DANCING to the beats of the ABBA You Can Dance Nintendo Wii game, from the creators of the award-winning Just Dance® games...and DONATING to charity with Crowdtap!

You might not be familiar with Crowdtap just yet (more on that in a bit), but surely everyone knows ABBA -- especially from their resurgence with the 2008 "Mamma Mia!" movie. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2010, ABBA  topped the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They have sold over 370 million records worldwide, which makes them the fourth best-selling artists in the history of recorded music, behind only The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson!

A little background on the Crowdtap site:
Crowdtap bills itself as a site “where brands and consumers collaborate.”  It is a unique site in several ways -- the biggest difference being that you also earn for a charity (5% of your site earnings -- or more, if you wish -- plus 5% matching by Crowdtap), which you choose from about a dozen that the site currently supports.  My total earnings on Crowdtap are over $530 thus far, with over $60 going to charities of my choice!

When you participate in short poll questions, which they call “Quick Hits”, you have a chance at earning some cash (currently, redemptions are in the form of Amazon gift cards only).  Members are offered opportunities to participate in a variety of discussions, called “Actions”, and have the potential to win a “Top Award” ($10 or $20 -- I have won 27x to date).  Best of all, if you fit the right demographics for participating brands, you can receive great products FREE!  Participation in “Sample Shares” or "Hosted Parties" is so much fun -- you receive product samples or party supplies for yourself, as well as things to share with friends.  After you have had a chance to try the product or host your party, you submit a report about your sample share/hosted party and earn a cash award ($2 for an approved report, or $5 for an excellent report).  What's not to like about free products AND some cash -- just for giving them a try and sharing your opinions?!

So, about my latest Crowdtap opportunity!
ABBA, the legendary 70s Swedish pop group, now has a Wii "You Can Dance" game and Crowdtap members were recently given the opportunity to apply for the chance to receive the game and host a Brand party!  I was one of the lucky members selected to host a party, and received this awesome party package!

In addition to the Wii game, the party pack also included an ABBA You Can Dance t-shirt and ABBA’s “Gold” Album!  Pretty amazing, huh?  ALL FREE!



ABBA You Can Dance Nintendo Wii game Product Features:
* The Timeless Music of ABBA
Enjoy all the hits - 26 in all - from ABBA's rich catalog of classic songs, now digitally remastered for Wii and your home entertainment system.
* You Can Dance
Unleash your inner dancing queen and play for fun or to set a new top score to challenge yourself and others. Play any way you want with up to four friends.
* Mini-Musical
Perform a story through the music of ABBA! Experience the magic as you play a role in a mini-musical of ABBA's songs.
* Karaoke Mode
Up to two additional friends can join in on vocals. Simply follow along with the on-screen lyrics.
* A Must-Have for Fans
Get immersed in the amazing world of ABBA with authentic content including their music videos, live concert footage, and classic photos!


Check out the game's track listing:
Angeleyes
As Good As New
Bang-A-Boomerang
Dancing Queen (two versions available)
Does Your Mother Know
Fernando
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
Head Over Heels
Hole In Your Soul
Honey, Honey
I'm A Marionette
I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
If It Wasn't For The Nights
Knowing Me, Knowing You
Lay All Your Love On Me
Mamma Mia
Money, Money, Money
People Need Love
SOS
Summer Night City
Super Trouper
Take A Chance On Me
The Winner Takes It All
Voulez-vous
Waterloo
When I Kissed The Teacher

Party Recap:
We all had such a great time, dancing and singing along with both the Wii game and the CD!  Everyone wore tie-dye shirts, my nieces wore tiaras & boas (so they could be "Dancing Queens"), and we enjoyed party foods -- including a cheese fondue and a chocolate fondue!  At the end of the party, we all voted to crown my sister the "Dancing Queen"!  She received the ABBA t-shirt and the kids made her a "Dancing Queen" sash, which they placed on her along with one of their tiaras!  The party was a fun time for all!

Thank you so much, Crowdtap and the Just Dance® brand!