National Dance Day
The clock never stops, the hands keep rushing at their pace, and we need to keep up with them. Not every day brings in excitement and showers of joy,
The clock never stops, the hands keep rushing at their pace, and we need to keep up with them. Not every day brings in excitement and showers of joy, some days we stumble upon disappointments. But, to stay gloomy and embrace melancholy, or just shatter them with our smile, is all that comes from within. In simple words, we are sad when we choose to be. So, here we bring to you several reasons to make today count and celebrate each day. The Today column brings to you the reasons to celebrate each day!
NATIONAL DANCE DAY
September 19 is celebrated as a National Dance Day. If you have a favorite dance move or go-to routine, this is the time for all to break it down on the dance floor. Dance is also a great way to improve both emotional and mental health as well. Staying active consistently is a great way to release tension, stress, build muscle, and be in an all-around better mood. Every aspect of our health is interconnected. Health is wealth, and we all need that currency.
HISTORY OF THIS DAY
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In the mid-19th century, the most popular forms of dance, the waltz, was introduced.
1920- This was a big decade for the introduction of well-known dances, including the Charleston and the black-Bottom
2010– National Dance Day was started by Nigel Lythgoe and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton as a means to promote a healthy lifestyle.
2019– National Dance Day moves from July to September to be more aligned with the academic year and student-based partnerships. As of 2019, National Dance Day takes place on the third Saturday of September.
ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE
Take a class- You can visit your locality and can find out if there are programs arranged on this occasion as many dance organizations organize classes so that people can enjoy this nice occasion. member. Taking in a dance performance on National Dance Day is a perfect way to celebrate the day
Donate to a local dance organization– Investing in a local or national dance organization is a great way to honor the day. Donating to a dance troupe or company of your choices is yet another way to encourage participation in dance expression and movement on National Dance Day.
People love this day because they invest in their health as well as there is space for everyone.
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NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY
In modern times, National Gymnastics Day is held annually on the third Saturday of September. Mirroring ancient Greece, the first National Gymnastics Day was held in the late 1990s as a way of getting young people more involved in the importance of exercise. This year, on September 19, gyms will turn into beehives of activity with displays and exhibitions highlighting the benefits of a healthy body for kids and adults alike.
On this day you can also challenge the world record and also attend any event.
