IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 687 
Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic 
expression, and for the designation of September 16, 2023, as ‘‘National 
Dance Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 
Ms. NORTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise 
and of artistic expression, and for the designation of 
September 16, 2023, as ‘‘National Dance Day’’. 
Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and cocreator of 
the dance-themed television show ‘‘So You Think You 
Can Dance’’, in association with the American Dance 
Movement, has encouraged the creation of National 
Dance Day celebrations across the country, beginning 
with the first National Dance Day on the National Mall 
in 2010; 
Whereas the American Dance Movement and the John F. 
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in conjunction 
with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Nor-
ton, will celebrate National Dance Day on September 16, 
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•HRES 687 IH 
2023, 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, the District of Columbia, territories, and cit-
ies across the country have been encouraged to celebrate 
National Dance Day with events; 
Whereas National Dance Day will be celebrated this year 
with events cohosted by the American Dance Movement 
and the— 
(1) John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing 
Arts in the District of Columbia; and 
(2) Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, 
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, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop as a 
genre, National Dance Day will be focusing on Hip Hop 
dance and expression in its many forms; 
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 over-
weight and obesity epidemic in the United States; 
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Whereas dance, in all its variations, is a popular form of ex-
ercise; 
Whereas this year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts, organizations and individuals will enter-
tain and encourage dance, with interactive classes and 
performances for the whole family; 
Whereas, in advance of National Dance Day, instructional 
videos are available on the American Dance Movement 
YouTube channel featuring the official dance routine, 
translatable for all abilities and skill levels, to be per-
formed by audiences on National Dance Day; and 
Whereas National Dance Day has been celebrated annually 
for the past 13 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 im-
portant contribution to health by encouraging phys-
ical 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 Na-
tional Dance Day and the many benefits of dance. 
Æ 
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