IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 472 
Expressing support for the designation of July 29, 2017, as ‘‘National Dance 
Day’’ and recognizing dance as a form of valuable exercise and artistic 
expression. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 24, 2017 
Ms. NORTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of July 29, 2017, 
as ‘‘National Dance Day’’ and recognizing dance as a 
form of valuable exercise and artistic expression. 
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 Na-
tional 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. Ken-
nedy Center for the Performing Arts, in conjunction with 
the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, 
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will celebrate National Dance Day on July 29, 2017, in 
Washington, DC, 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 dancing as an art form, a form 
of exercise, and as a way of having fun; 
Whereas we have encouraged the celebration of National 
Dance Day in congressional districts around the country 
with events; 
Whereas National Dance Day has spread and will be cele-
brated this year with events in States across the country, 
including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Con-
necticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, 
Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, 
Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, 
South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia; 
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 spectrum of dance, 
from classical to popular, to line and partner dances; 
Whereas dancing helps improve heart health, burn calories, 
strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility for people of 
all ages; 
Whereas health officials have repeatedly documented an epi-
demic of overweight and obesity among United States 
citizens of all backgrounds and ages; 
Whereas dancing, in all its variations, is a popular form of 
physical exercise; 
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Whereas, this year at the Kennedy Center, the performers 
who will entertain and encourage dancing include the 
Navy Ceremonial Band and Joint Color Guard, the East-
ern High School Marching Band with the Lady Gems, 
Kazaxe, the DEA Youth Dance Program, the Howard 
University Step Team, Dizzy Feet and Tony Bellissimo, 
the Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe, Open Circle Theatre, 
the Dance Institute of Washington, Bob Boross, Culture 
Shock, Gottaswing, Bowen McCauley, Top Naach, and 
Abada Capoeira with Batala Washington; 
Whereas, in advance of National Dance Day, instructional 
videos are available on the YouTube channel of the Dizzy 
Feet Foundation, 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 7 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 commit-
ment to dance and dance education; 
(2) recognizes that dance is making an impor-
tant 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 
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(4) thanks the Dizzy Feet Foundation for their 
continuing efforts to spread awareness of National 
Dance Day. 
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