Enter the SheSpeaks Celebrate Dance Giveaway

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Jul 30, 2014
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There was a whole lotta dancin' in the streets this past Saturday as hoofers, poppers, tappers, ballerinas and beat boys of every stripe gathered to celebrate the art of dance throughout America for #NationalDanceDay.

This year the Dizzy Feet Foundation posted three instructional Everybody Dance routines on YouTube (an Advanced, a Beginner, and a Seated) to learn - and then partied it out with the crowd at events in cities coast to coast. The hashtag trended at #1 on Twitter throughout the day.

The goal of this National Holiday, passed by Congress in 2010, is to promote dance as part of a healthy active lifestyle.The Dizzy Feet Foundation was created by Nigel Lythgoe, reality TV producer and performing-arts advocate, to sponsor and support dance education programs.

Are you a fan of Nigel's other creation, the show So You Think You Can Dance? If so, do you have a favorite routine that has left you crying, screaming, or cheering from either a choreography that drew you in, or a personal story that reached you?

If so, tell us about any dance experience in the comments below - and you'll automatically be entered to win a pair of 14kt gold classic hoop earrings!

To get in the mood, here are a few of the show's award-winning works that cover the gamut from Bollywood, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern Dance, Latin, Swing, Tango, Jive and then some  - as they speak to our humanity.

 

 OUTTA MY HEAD - Alex and Twitch
 
 TIME - Neil and Lacey
 
 MI CONFESSION - Mark and Chelsie
 
 MERCY - Twitch and Katee
 
 FIX YOU - Robert and Allison
 

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 *This giveaway is open through Aug 11th to USA residents at least 18 years of age. No purchase necessary.

 Congratulations to our Winner!: Shaktimom

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suttondancer by suttondancer | CHICAGO, IL
Sep 15, 2014

I have been dancing since I was 3 years old. They did not accept students younger than 5 when I was 3, I would sit in the back of the room on the floor & watch my sister's dance class.The story I have been told is that I was in the audience (I was 3 years old) watching my older sister's (5 years old) dance class perform at her first dance recital & I got up on stage and started doing the dance routine with her. My mom was upset & tried to get me to come off the stage. The dance teacher saw that I knew what I was doing & told my mom to let me finish. Needless to say I received a standing ovation at the end of the dance & the dance teacher told my mom to bring me to dance class as a participant from now on. I went on to perform with a professional dance company & am now a director of my own dance studio for 28 years!

JustJodi by JustJodi | Colorado Springs, CO
Aug 11, 2014

I loved the routine with Chelsea and, I think it was Mark, when they danced to Bleeding Love. It was so poignant and moving. I replayed it over and over again. I still love the song and it still reminds me of that routine.

amymballou by amymballou | Florence, SC
Aug 11, 2014

I once got to dance at disney world for the candle light procession! It was amazing. :) Once in a life time opportunity.

AlisonR by AlisonR | SOUDERTON, PA
Aug 11, 2014

We haven't watched it yet, but it looks like something my daughter would love as she has recently started taking dance classes!

ShellBell123 by ShellBell123 | ORLANDO, FL
Aug 11, 2014

I haven't watched this but I am looking forward to checking it out now!

twinkieluv by twinkieluv | SANTA CLARA, CA
Aug 11, 2014

dont watch the show

maryalicefranklin by maryalicefranklin | Astoria, NY
Aug 11, 2014

Hummingbird is a SYTYCD routine that always sticks out in my mind!

cdgregory2009 by cdgregory2009 | Hubbard, OR
Aug 11, 2014

Haven't missed this show since the day it started. These kids are always so talented and the artistry of the choreographers is amazing. Of the choices, I love "Outa My Head", but my favorite by far is "Ramma Lamma".

milo9282002 by milo9282002 | SPRING VALLEY, IL
Aug 11, 2014

I've watched this a few times. I can't dance. :( But I love to watch good dancers, my mom was one of them. I started watching Championship Ballroom Dancing on PBS decades ago, before it became so popular. I'm ahead of the times. LOL.

gwanita by gwanita | SAULT S MARIE, MI
Aug 10, 2014

Have not heard of this show nor do I watch any of the so u think u can dance or American idols etc....I always lol at my oldest as she is always doing some crazy dances that have me cracking right up and our youngest is always twerking lol he is 3

LynVazquez by LynVazquez | PALMDALE, CA
Aug 10, 2014

I love dancing. It's great for the mind, body & soul. When I was younger I took jazz and tap dance classes. I loved it so much. The highlight of my week was going to class. I loved the hip hop routines & learned how to point ball change, the hand jive, swing dancing, abd many more. It was challenging, and to stay in sync is hard. Those people on the shows do really well. Anyways, my first dance recital is my favorite memory. I got 2 cute colorful sequence covered outfits, my hair was cool, my shoes were cool. I felt famous for that moment, I was the coolest 7 year old around :-) we danced to many hits including "hound dog" "hand jive" etc. I believe it was called land of 1000 dances and was like a mix of a little bit of everything. I loved everyone clapping and throwing flowers. It was unforgettable, and when I see the video it brings tears to my eyes. (And makes me bust up laughing because of how I looked back then)

MomOnTheEdge by MomOnTheEdge | Marblehead, OH
Aug 10, 2014

Love this show! I took my niece to the tour with the top 10 for her birthday!

sweeper785 by sweeper785 | fresno, TX
Aug 10, 2014

I used to take ballet as A kid and loved it...although i never grew up to be a ballerina

CC2014 by CC2014 | HICKORY, NC
Aug 10, 2014

I've never heard of it, but I love Zumba! Does that count???

annjulie by annjulie | HARTSDALE, NY
Aug 07, 2014

I only took swing dancing years ago.