The celebration has three central components:

 
$5 DANCE CLASS CHALLENGE
September 5-17


Eight dance programs across the city are offering $5 adult classes for two weeks leading up to National Dance Day. 
Classes are available for all levels in a wide range of genres, including ballet, belly dance, bounce, contemporary, hip hop, salsa, swing, and more. Adults that take class at 3 or more studios over the course of the two weeks will be entered in a raffle to win dance prizes such as free class packages and merchandise.
 
National Dance Day Celebration
September 17, 11am-12pm 


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.