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
I don't have a favorite, but I enjoy watching dancers, it is so moving and at times romantic
I haven't watched since the season with Drew from 98 Degrees =)
I don't watch that show, but I have the just dance video games and we play them all the time! we dance country, pop, hiphop, and even Bollywood dances!
I like swing dancing. I took lessons in it and I love SYTYD!
I took dance lessons when I was a kid, for about 4 years... tap, ballet and "jazz". Loved it!
I don't watch the show but I love to Zumba :)
have never seen it
Ok, for voting purposes Outta My Head. However, my all time favorite routine is The Hummingbird and Flower. Nearly made me cry it was so beautiful.
I love any of the dances with Twitch. He is very entertaining to watch. The lyrical dances are very moving as well.
FIX YOU - Robert and Allison
OUTTA MY HEAD - Alex and Twitch
I love SYTYCD and watch every year and every week. I took dance classes all my life and would love to take ballroom dancing.
I love the Tango - it is such a sensual dance
FIX YOU - Robert and Allison I like the story they tell with their bodies. Very romantic.
salsa is always fun