Title: Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of September 18, 2021, as "National Dance Day".
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

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

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 643 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 643

  Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of 
artistic expression, and for the designation of September 18, 2021, as 
                        ``National Dance Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 14, 2021

 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 September 18, 2021, 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 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 Norton, will celebrate National Dance Day on September 18, 2021, 
        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 with two 
        events cohosted by the American Dance Movement and the John F. Kennedy 
        Center for the Performing Arts in the District of Columbia and the 
        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 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 physical exercise;
Whereas this year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the 
        following organizations and individuals from the District of Columbia 
        will entertain and encourage dance, with interactive classes and 
        performances for the whole family: DC Casineros, Qing Dance Company, 
        Culture Shock, Taratibu Youth Association, SoundXpressed Dance Company, 
        Paula Brown's Brown Ballerina Project, the Washington School of Ballet, 
        Ben Levine Productions, and Ronya-Lee Anderson, 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 11 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 American Dance Movement for its continuing 
        efforts to spread awareness of National Dance Day and the many 
        benefits of dance.
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