National Dance Day . Sat., July 31, 2010 . Photo . M6Fitness
By PT
MOVE something this weekend with National Dance Day (NDD) an inaugural event developed by Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator of the dance show, So You Think You Can Dance. Lythgoe explains, “NDD was created to promote health and self-esteem through the art form of dance” now recognized by an official act of congress.
Nationwide dance events will take place in Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Tampa, Sacramento, Nashville, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Birmingham, Orange, New Jersey and more.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, a long-time proponent of the Bill and the First Lady, Michelle Obama’s aims in reducing child obesity introduced the Lifelong Improvements in Food and Exercise Act, in January 2010, to promote exercise and diet changes. “30% of Americans are obese and childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years, holding a National Dance Day is a terrific way to promote fitness and fight obesity says Norton who will host an NDD flash mob from 1 to 5 p.m. on the National Mall between 3rd St. and 4th St. SW. All dance forms are welcome, participants include featuring local dance enthusiasts, representatives from dance schools, renowned organizations and former “So You Think You Can Dance” finalists.
In addition to a plethora of performers, Step Afrika, DC’s Official Cultural Ambassador, direct from their Central America tour, will grace the National Mall stage, west side of the Capitol between 3rd & 4th Streets at Madison & Jefferson Streets at 6:14 pm. Step Afrika is the world’s internationally renowned authority on the art of stepping.
“Step Afrika! Is honored to be participating in National Dance Day,” says C. Brian Williams Executive Director. “We view National Dance Day as a great opportunity to share and engage with the public. As DC’s Cultural Ambassador it is our pleasure to provide District residents and visitors alike a unique cultural opportunity through the arts.”
MOVE something and Shine Brightly across this country tomorrow, support National Dance Day!
