[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 472 Introduced in House (IH)]

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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.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 24, 2017

 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               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 National 
        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. Kennedy Center for the 
        Performing Arts, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor 
        Holmes Norton, 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 celebrated this year with 
        events in States across the country, including Alabama, Arizona, 
        California, Colorado, Connecticut, 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 epidemic 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;
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 Eastern 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 commitment to dance and 
        dance education;
            (2) recognizes 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 Dizzy Feet Foundation for their continuing 
        efforts to spread awareness of National Dance Day.
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