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Get Excited for National Dance Day

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Posted: May 10th, 2010 6:34pm

So You Think You Can Dance executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe would like to declare July 31, NATIONAL DANCE DAY.

WHAT: NATIONAL DANCE DAY, a grassroots initiative that encourages the nation, young and old, to move! Individuals, families, organizations and communities from across the nation come together through their creative expression in dance. Any style of dance is welcome and imagination is recommended in order to get the most out of this celebratory day.

WHEN: Saturday, July 31

WHY: To continue to generate national awareness for dance, a medium of expression and storytelling which, through shows like So You Think You Can Dance, has proven its value in bringing individuals from all walks of life together through a positive platform that has no boundaries and cultivates imagination and passion. Most importantly, the day is intended to promote health and wellness nationwide.

Nigel has been tweeting up a storm about National Dance Day, a.k.a. D-Day. He said the goal is to “prove that the ‘Power of Dance’ can MOVE an entire Country!” So get up off the couch and put on your dancing shoes on July 31^st. Share your D-Day ideas in the SYTYCD forums and stay tuned to this site for more information to come.

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257 comments on “Get Excited for National Dance Day“

iman - wrote:

wow, i cheer and the way my coach showed us how to dance this is not as good as this. i will surely study this and loove better(:

7/20/2010 6:04 PM UTC
Arabesque Dance Studio - wrote:

In support of the Dizzy Feet Foundation launched by So You Think You Can Dance’s Nigel Lythgoe, Arabesque Dance Studio will hold a celebration to honor National Dance Day on Saturday, July 31st including a master class from world-renowned choreographer Christina Woodard.
The event is open to the public and features dance classes, activities and refreshments for all ages. Intermediate/advanced dancers ages 11 and up are invited to a contemporary class from 1p.m. to 2p.m. taught by Christina Woodard whose choreography can be seen on Nickelodeon’s Victorious and iCarly.
From 2p.m. to 3p.m., Arabesque will hold dance parties for those aged 6 and under and 7 and up with the older group learning So You Think You Can Dance’s Napoleon and Tabitha’s hip-hop themed dance choreographed especially for National Dance Day.
The event is free although a donation of at least $8 to the American Heart Association is encouraged. For more information please email us at dance6935@aol.com or call (410) 381-0017.

7/21/2010 11:34 AM UTC
Emily - wrote:

I am so excited for national dance day! I will be hanging out with some dance friends and making our own dances!

7/21/2010 4:07 PM UTC
Debbie Leonard - wrote:

I am the Activity Director for a senior housing complex in the thumb of Michigan. Our seniors are taking a Dance lesson to learn how to dance. They will be dancing at our communtiy “block party” at Lake Huron Woods” in Fort Gratiot Michigan. Who would have thought that Seniors enjoy “So you think you can dance”? I did!
We will make a video of our routine.

7/21/2010 5:40 PM UTC
Debbie Leonard - wrote:

Watch for the video of the Seniors of Lake Huron Woods dancing on July 31st at ou community Block Party!

7/21/2010 5:41 PM UTC
Terry - wrote:

Hi Nappytabs… We are in our 60′s and have been learning your dance. Unfortunately the knees don’t handle the speed so we are doing it in slow motion. Do you have any suggestions for music we could use in slow motion version of your dance….we are having a great time practicing and mastering it. thanks

7/22/2010 5:48 AM UTC
OJ Fulbright - wrote:

MAN, since they had stepping on SYTYCD last night, just thought that I should get ready for National Dance Day and post some STEPPING on here!!! The K&M Mabstas are in the BUILDING!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtKI9r2SkLA

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=6347313

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=6348174

7/22/2010 12:23 PM UTC
Quest Wants to Know: How Will You Celebrate National Dance Day?!- Quest Crew - wrote:

[...] So You Think You Can Dance executive producer Nigel Lythgoe has declared July 31 National Dance Day! [...]

7/22/2010 7:31 PM UTC
colton - wrote:

hey you guys do any of you know if central oregon mainly the bend and redmond area dance studios are participating in the national dance day cause i know i am and its gonna be legit i cant wait

7/22/2010 8:58 PM UTC
Sk8ingKing - wrote:

I found that with this routine, the slightest bit of tensing up will mess up that section. I’m a 14 year old guy figure skater and I’m probably going to record this music on my phone and use it, and the routine, to loosen me up so I’m not so stiff on the ice. I also might teach this to some of my friends.

7/22/2010 10:57 PM UTC
Sk8ingKing - wrote:

Also, on National Dance Day I am competing so I’m going to use that routine to warm up and from Saturday, July 24- Saturday, July 31 will be my National Dance Week since I will be under a lot of pressure on the 31st. At the ice arena that whole week, when we have free time, I will try to get everyone to do some improv skating because figure skating to me IS a form of dance.

7/22/2010 11:04 PM UTC
kms - wrote:

Hi! I’m from Puerto Rico and I heard about this incredible day. I will like to know if there is any video with a specific dance choreography. If any of you know about it. Please write the website. Thank you very much. Have a nice day.

7/23/2010 9:11 AM UTC
Robert John Whidbee - wrote:

R Dance Company presents Freedom Dances 2 Saturday, July 31,
2010. 15359 Cohasset Street Van Nuys, Ca. 91406. (818) 481-4034 Dance Concert – 7 pm Live Music – 8 pm
Artistic Directors: Robert John Whidbee and Roberta Wolin-Tupas
Suggested Donation $10.00, Students $5.00

7/23/2010 9:58 AM UTC
dancedad - wrote:

Im a dance dad and i got some dancers from Act One Dance Studio in Watauga tx to have a dance flash mob for dance day, Our dance flash mob will be at Northeast Mall in North Richland Hills,TX on july 31st, Around 2pm. Keep an eye out for us, u never know where we will turn up. The dancers will be dancing Nappytabs dane day routine, and the they r gone. Hope to see some fans.

7/23/2010 11:33 AM UTC
danzindav - wrote:

We can not wait for National Dance Day here in the Tampa/St.Petersburg area in Florida. here is a link to some dancers getting ready for it. http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AatGbdk5aMmbpg&emid=shareprintsharer&linkid

7/24/2010 4:34 PM UTC
Sharon Smith Myers - wrote:

Everyone who purchases my book “Master of the Dance” will be contributing to the Dizzy Feet Foundation. I will be donating all my royalties for the book to Dizzy Feet. Thank you.

7/25/2010 11:51 AM UTC
Crystal - wrote:

My daughter turns 8 on Aug 2, but she decided that she wants to have a dance party on July 31 for the National Dance Day. We are turning our garage into a dance club and inviting all the neighborhood kids over to learn the NappyTabs routine. She is soo excited, as am I!

7/25/2010 7:18 PM UTC
Erma Brault - wrote:

Monarch joins in National Dance Day fun
Supported individuals and staff line dance in pursuit of healthy lifestyle

New Bern, N.C. – The joy of dancing is universal, even for those who may be confined to wheelchairs or unable to speak. Participants in Monarch’s Health Drive Day Program in New Bern proved it on a recent visit to Rivertowne Ballroom.

More than 25 individuals supported by Monarch, including those with significant physical and mental disabilities, visited the local dance studio to witness a dance exhibition and practice their own dance moves. The event was in preparation for Fox television’s So You Think You Can Dance National Dance Day July 31.

Local site supervisor Erma Brault thought that participating in the event would be a perfect way for individuals supported by Monarch to get active because they love music and movement. Community inclusion specialist Eileen Bress agreed and set up and opportunity for them to get an up close experience at Rivertowne Ballroom in downtown New Bern.

Owner Joyce Price and instructor Bernie Mallon demonstrated the waltz and swing dance for the visitors. Joyce and instructor B.C. Beach taught them line dances including “Car Wash” and the “Cupid Shuffle” to perform on National Dance Day.

Bryan, who does not verbalize words, could not contain his glee during the dancing. Although confined to a wheelchair, his feet and hands were moving energetically to the music, and the sounds he made expressed pure delight.

“I loved the dancing. I want to do that again,” said Lucy B., another supported individual.

In addition to planning activities for National Dance Day, the group hopes to schedule a regular dance class at the ballroom. It may also form a dance troupe in the future to share the talents and joys of adults and children living with disabilities.

Monarch provides support and resources to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance abuse issues throughout North Carolina. Monarch is a nonprofit and is an affiliated chapter of The Arc of North Carolina and The Arc of the United States. To learn more about how Monarch helps “dreams take flight” for people living in our communities, please call 1-800-230-7525 or visit online at http://www.MonarchNC.org.

7/26/2010 10:21 AM UTC
shanno van varsseveld - wrote:

Hello again, my long comment was deleted so here i go again.

Hi, there, my name is……what….who…..haha it’s Shanno . ok moving on, me and my wife are watching the show in the Netherlands and let me say this, WAUWZERS, really good stuff, even the bad is good, if there is any . So we were listening to Mr. Nigel about the National Dance Day on July the 31st, that is the day that we are comming 2 America, to the US of d-A-nce. OK, so the Netherlands already missed the shot at the World Title at the World Cup in South-Africa, but we don’t want to miss out the National Dance Day on July 31st. My wife can dance, bit out of practice and i could 2 with some serious training every day , but for now lets start at the National dance day. Maybe as an idea, to wear SYTYCD NDD t-shirts or a video diary or something from all the way from Europe to America, i don’t know, judges, dance coaches, contestants & Cat, Got any ideas?? Ohhh i almost forgot, we arrive in Tampa, Florida. So greetings from here in Holland to you all in America or should i say in Hollywood. Bye bye, blessings.

PS: AdéChiké made twice a big inpression on me with his solo, good sound.

Greetings

Shanno & Sandra
The Netherlands

7/26/2010 2:00 PM UTC
LaB News » Blog Archive » July 31: National Dance Day! - wrote:

[...] honor of So You Think You Can Dance’s National Dance Day, LaB is throwing a National Dance Day Swing Dance [...]

7/27/2010 2:59 PM UTC
Kim - wrote:

Celebrate in Orlando…National Dance Day at Dance Centers of Orlando http://www.dancecentersoforlando.com from 10-2 this Saturday 7/31. Free event, Bring the entire family and learn the choreography of Napoleon and Tabitha. Enjoy a few hours of good family fun and promote family health. 30 minute dance classes in a variety of styles offered as well.

7/27/2010 6:28 PM UTC
Haley Moon - wrote:

Dance Day is my birthday day!!!!woo hoo!!! wish i could dance with my allstar favorite Twitch “hes my favorite of all time(4 real)” but go Lauren this season she is sick as adam would say lol i think dance day is a wonderful idea and hope it inspires many
Dance Lover always and forever,
Haley Moon

7/28/2010 11:30 AM UTC
Gail Wells - wrote:

I will be participating in National Dance Day by going to Chicago and inspiring the public to dance. Are you ready Chicago? Dancers and soon to become dancers, I hope I get a chance to dance with you on Saturday. I have 500 stickers printed up and will pass out to all participants …………let’s shake our tail feathers! Warning……this dance may contribute to a contagious Joy in your health and well-being!
Thank you, Nigel and So You Think You Can Dance for this day!

7/29/2010 3:18 AM UTC
Melissa - wrote:

me and my cousins are going to be posting the dance from Spain!!!!!

7/29/2010 6:32 AM UTC
kelly - wrote:

i love to dance and i am so so so happy about dance day!! there should be a dance day every year because dance is very important to a lot of people. it is a part is my live. this day is going to be the best day of the year. im going to teach my freinds the dance and try to make a video ! thanks for dance day!!!

7/29/2010 9:41 AM UTC
dallys breeling - wrote:

i am having troubles learning the dance but i am pumped i am a 6th grader from ia i dance at pat barton dance studio and i love your show i danced with mandy moore 4 times at jump a dance workshop so thanks to mandy moore. i want to vote for lauren if i could

7/29/2010 10:07 AM UTC
dallys breeling - wrote:

i have been dancing for 7 years now I LOVE DANCE:)<3

7/29/2010 10:18 AM UTC
geri - wrote:

how about a NEW spin on National Dance Day??? we WILL be HOOPdancing outside of COWBOYS STADIUM in Arlington, Texas! yes, look for the hoola hoops and the people dancing in them!

7/29/2010 11:37 AM UTC
Marella - wrote:

WORKSHOP IN PHOENIX!!!!
12PM-4PM
CHECK OUT
danceday.yolasite.com

7/29/2010 10:11 PM UTC
PendaGoddess - wrote:

I have been dancing in the Philadelphia streets and public parks and am glad to have another excuse to dance in the streets a la Gene Kelly. Have mp3player with lots of music, yeah!

7/30/2010 12:22 PM UTC
Boogie up the Boardwalk from Venice to Santa Monica | Voice of Santa Monica - Santa Monica's Favorite Blog - wrote:

[...] guys, so why not get off the couch and enjoy the sun, the beach and the Boogiers and support the National Dance Day, a grass-root initiative that has gained national awareness for dance as a medium of expression, [...]

7/30/2010 1:47 PM UTC
Christine Schumann - wrote:

In honor of National Dance Day, our website http://www.dancersacademy.com will be officially launched on July 31, 2010. Our mission is to raise international awareness and appreciation for all genres of dance and it is our goal to make National Dance Day an International Dance Day. Our objective is to unite the world spread dance family, under one very large virtual roof. I will also personally be attending a dance on Saturday night here in Canada and will ask the DJ/announcer to mention it is National Dance Day in the US and to ask people to consider requesting our local and federal government representatives to consider recognizing this day as Canada’s National Dance Day, in conjunction with the original National Dance Day in the US. Let’s all make noise together and celebrate the recognition that Dance is a SPORT!!

7/30/2010 3:27 PM UTC
MC - wrote:

Dance Flash Mob–Houston
Space Center Houston July 31 12:30 and 1:30
celebrate dance dAY!

7/30/2010 3:51 PM UTC
Nola Walls - wrote:

Hi Nigel, My name is Nola Walls, I had a dance studio for 41 years, and last year 2,009 I retired. Now I’m working in assisted living for senior residents, doing activities. Tomorrow during National Dance Day we will be celebrating with our very own Dance Party Happy Hour. I will serve refreshments, but I have told the residents they have to work up an appetite. We will be doing everything from the roaring 20″s charlston, Jive, tap, waltz and even the hokey pokey. We will have residents standing, some with walkers and even some in wheel chairs, but we will be dancing. . Just cause you can’t stand doesn’t mean you can’t dance. DANCE IS IN THE HEART. Thank you for National Dance Day. Nola

7/30/2010 6:17 PM UTC
Happy National Dance Day : Kissa Starling - wrote:

[...] Today is the day to get up and move- young or old, big or small, it doesn’t matter as long as you get that bod going. To learn more about National Dance Day click HERE [...]

7/31/2010 5:37 AM UTC
Geri Smith - wrote:

We are Dancing in MI at Peter Annual Dance Party outside in MI. He builds a dance floor and we Dance and Party will all our MI dance friends. Balloo, Salsa, West Coast Swing Etc…. See Facebook for dance

7/31/2010 9:51 AM UTC
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7/31/2010 1:22 PM UTC
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7/31/2010 1:44 PM UTC
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7/31/2010 2:12 PM UTC
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7/31/2010 2:43 PM UTC
Robin - wrote:

It seems the judges are blatantly lobbying to get Adechike voted off, as usual. They consistently find fault with his dance routines and miss the same faults displayed in the other dancer’s performances. I hate this constant marginizing of Adechike. I will not be swayed by this. I can think for myself. He is the best dancer of this section!

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8/13/2010 5:00 PM UTC
Philadelphia Dance Day 2010 | Be Well Philly - wrote:

[...] first annual National Dance Day is this Saturday, July 31st, and there are a ton of cool dance-loving things going on. Four local [...]

8/18/2010 10:17 AM UTC
Abby Fitzharris - wrote:

I cant wait for So You Think You Can Dance, National Dance Day. It looks like a lot of fun. When I grow up I want to be on So You Think You Can Dance, it’s been a dream of mine for a while. So to have this National Dance Day brings me just a little bit closer to my dream, of being on So You Think You Can Dance. THANK YOU!

6/22/2011 7:49 AM UTC
Angie - wrote:

I can’t believe noone has caught this… but July 31st is a SUNDAY……according to my calender, and I want to get my students involved, just don’t want to do it on the wrong day!!

7/5/2011 7:34 PM UTC
ReVaH - wrote:

Albuquerque, NM is dancing on July 30th!!1 Join us! http://www.letsdanceinabq.com

7/6/2011 6:29 PM UTC
Nikki - wrote:

FYI… you have both July 30th & July 31st listed as the date for National Dance Day. Please revise for clarification purposes. Thanks!

7/7/2011 4:45 PM UTC
amanda! :) - wrote:

I can’t wait! My friends and I are going to be at the beach at Wildwood, NJ so if anyone wants to join us, GO AHEAD! 1 o’clock in front of the convention center! Does anyone not like this dance as much as last year’s? I don’t like this year’s that much. Oh well, we’re going to be doing both dances

7/8/2011 1:42 PM UTC
Stacie - wrote:

Where is dance day in st pete florida?

7/11/2011 5:33 AM UTC
Me - wrote:

The wrong male dancer was sent home tonight!!!! Nigel, you got it wrong

7/14/2011 9:43 PM UTC