Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of September 17, 2022, as "National Dance Day".

National Dance Day Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and cocreator of the dance-themed television show So You Think You Can Dance Whereas the American Dance Movement 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 September 17, 2022, in the District of Columbia, through events hosted by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; 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— (1) with 5 events cohosted by the American Dance Movement and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the District of Columbia; (2) at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California; (3) at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida; (4) at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California; and (5) at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, California; 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 in the United States; Whereas dance, in all its variations, is a popular form of exercise; Whereas during National Dance Day this year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, organizations and individuals from the District of Columbia will entertain and encourage dance, with interactive classes and performances for the whole family, including— (1) Ashanté Green; (2) Capitol Tap and District Tap; (3) chitra.MOVES; (4) the CityDance Conservatory; (5) Company ¦ E; (6) darlingdance; (7) the Esperonto Project; (8) the Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company; (9) haus of bambi; (10) Krystal Butler; (11) Lucy Bowen; (12) McCauley; (13) Project ChArma; (14) Soka Tribe; and (15) Tariq Darell O’Meally, among others; Whereas, in advance of National Dance Day, instructional videos are available on the American Dance Movement YouTube channel featuring the official dance routine, translated for all abilities and skill levels, to be performed by audiences on National Dance Day; and Whereas National Dance Day has been celebrated annually for the past 12 years: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Dance Day (2) acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity; (3) commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting dance and National Dance Day; and (4) thanks the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and American Dance Movement for their continuing efforts to spread awareness of National Dance Day and the many benefits of dance.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Dance Day.