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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 997 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 997

  Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of 
  artistic expression, and for the designation of July 28 as National 
                               Dance Day.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 16, 2018

 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of 
  artistic expression, and for the designation of July 28 as National 
                               Dance Day.

Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and celebrity judge for the dance-
        themed television show ``So You Think You Can Dance'', in association 
        with the Dizzy Feet Foundation, has encouraged the creation of National 
        Dance Day celebrations in nations around the world, beginning with the 
        first National Dance Day on the National Mall in 2010;
Whereas the Dizzy Feet Foundation and the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
        Performing Arts, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor 
        Holmes Norton, will celebrate National Dance Day on July 28, 2018, in 
        Washington, D.C., at the Kennedy Center;
Whereas National Dance Day has captured the imagination of people throughout the 
        Nation and around the world, and has helped popularize dance as an art 
        form, as a form of exercise, and as a way of having fun;
Whereas States and cities across the country have been encouraged to celebrate 
        National Dance Day with events;
Whereas National Dance Day has spread and will be celebrated this year with 
        events across the country, including California, Connecticut, the 
        District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 
        Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, 
        New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, 
        Washington, and Wisconsin;
Whereas National Dance Day encourages many forms of dance expression, 
        representing the Nation's rich artistic, regional, ethnic, and racial 
        diversity;
Whereas National Dance Day features the full spectrum of dance, from classical 
        to popular to line and partner dances;
Whereas dance helps improve heart health, burn calories, strengthen muscles, and 
        improve flexibility for people of all ages;
Whereas health officials have repeatedly documented an overweight and obesity 
        epidemic among United States citizens of all backgrounds and ages;
Whereas dance, in all its variations, is a popular form of physical exercise;
Whereas this year at the Kennedy Center, performers will entertain and encourage 
        dance, including Ashley Bouder with the New York City Ballet, Comfort 
        Fedoke, Michael Mindlin with ``Hamilton'', Kazaxe, Xuejuan Dance 
        Ensemble, Teren Dickson, Dance for Parkinson's Disease, Monica 
        Stephenson with The Washington Ballet, Sultanas Troupe, Velocity Dance, 
        Cartier Williams, Word Dance Theater, Gina Safadi with Salsa with 
        Silvia, and Soukous All Stars and the Bazurto All Stars with outdoor 
        classes and performances, and CityDance DREAM & CityDance Conservatory, 
        Dance Institute of Washington, and the DEA Youth Dance Program with 
        indoor performances;
Whereas in advance of National Dance Day, instructional videos are available on 
        the Dizzy Feet Foundation YouTube channel featuring dance routines for 
        all skill levels to be performed by audiences on National Dance Day; and
Whereas the last Saturday in July continues to be the day to celebrate National 
        Dance Day annually, as it has been for the past seven years: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of National Dance Day to 
        celebrate and encourage a national commitment to dance and 
        dance education;
            (2) acknowledges that dance is making an important 
        contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and 
        reducing obesity;
            (3) commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting 
        dance and National Dance Day; and
            (4) thanks the Dizzy Feet Foundation for their continuing 
        efforts to spread awareness of National Dance Day.
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