IV 
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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 16, 2018 
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 
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 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, 
will celebrate National Dance Day on July 28, 2018, in 
Washington, D.C., at the Kennedy Center; 
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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 en-
couraged to celebrate National Dance Day with events; 
Whereas National Dance Day has spread and will be cele-
brated this year with events across the country, including 
California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Flor-
ida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Lou-
isiana, 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 over-
weight and obesity epidemic among United States citi-
zens 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 en-
tertain and encourage dance, including Ashley Bouder 
with the New York City Ballet, Comfort Fedoke, Michael 
Mindlin with ‘‘Hamilton’’, Kazaxe, Xuejuan Dance En-
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semble, Teren Dickson, Dance for Parkinson’s Disease, 
Monica Stephenson with The Washington Ballet, Sul-
tanas Troupe, Velocity Dance, Cartier Williams, Word 
Dance Theater, Gina Safadi with Salsa with Silvia, and 
Soukous All Stars and the Bazurto All Stars with out-
door classes and performances, and CityDance DREAM 
& CityDance Conservatory, Dance Institute of Wash-
ington, 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 commit-
ment to dance and dance education; 
(2) acknowledges that dance is making an im-
portant contribution to health by encouraging phys-
ical 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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