National Dance Day

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About National Dance Day

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Dates of National Dance Day
2025 USASep 20
USA Sat, Sep 20Observances Holiday
2024 USASep 21
USA Sat, Sep 21Observances Holiday
2023 USASep 16
USA Sat, Sep 16Observances Holiday
2022 USASep 17
USA Sat, Sep 17Observances Holiday
2021 USASep 18
USA Sat, Sep 18Observances Holiday
Summary
If you stumble, make it part of your dance

National Dance Day has moved from the last Saturday in July to the third Saturday in September each year.

Established in 2010 by American Dance Movement co-founder, Nigel Lythgoe, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, National Dance Day is an annual celebration dedicated to dance, that encourages Americans of all ages to incorporate dance into their lives. By creating a focused day of celebration to show support for dance as a valuable form of exercise and of artistic expression, American Dance Movement aims to educate the public about dance and its many benefits, as well as make dance accessible and inclusive to everyone.


From the U.S. National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus, Medical Encyclopedia, Dance your way to fitness:

“Do you think you can dance? If you are not sure, why not give it a try? Dancing is an exciting and social way to work out your body. From ballroom to salsa, dancing works your heart and helps build strong bones and muscles. Because dancing is so much fun, you may forget you are exercising.

Health Benefits of Dance

Dancing combines the benefits of aerobic plus weight-bearing exercise. When you dance, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including:

  • Better heart health
  • Stronger muscles
  • Better balance and coordination
  • Stronger bones
  • Lower risk of dementia
  • Improved memory
  • Reduced stress
  • More energy
  • Improved mood"
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