City Of Fairfax: Fairfax City Welcomes Back National Dance Day

Press release from the City of Fairfax :

08/26/2021 2:00 PM

Fairfax City will celebrate National Dance Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 18, in Old Town Square (10415 North St.). This family-friendly event will showcase different dance groups from the surrounding area, some of whom will provide mini dance lessons after their performances. Per tradition, at the end of the event, everyone is encouraged to learn this year’s routine; so bring your dancing shoes!

National Dance Day celebrates dance in all its forms and takes place annually on the third Saturday in September. The American Dance Movement and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton established the day in 2010. American Dance Movement believes that participation in dance connects the mind and body, promotes health and wellbeing, connects us with others, and enables us to find joy through dance and movement.

In 2019, Fairfax City was proud to present showcases from many organizations. The instructional video was choreographed by internet sensation Matt Steffanina, and Becky Epstein taught the routine featured in the video below.

We’re excited to welcome back Epstein as our dance instructor. She will be aided by our event performers. This year’s celebration will continue to highlight the amazing local talent in and around Fairfax City. The dance groups joining us this year include

If you’d like to get a head start on the dance moves, they can be found on the American Dance Movement’s website. We hope to see you in Old Town Square!

Contact: Deanna Payne
City of Fairfax Cultural Arts Administrative Assistant
703-678-9696

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The American Dance Movement

The American Dance Movement, originally known as the Dizzy Feet Foundation, was co-founded by Nigel Lythgoe (So You Think You Can Dance) and Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Step Up). They’ve been encouraging communities to get moving through dance for more than 10 years by funding dance education in underserved communities, as well as educating the public on the many benefits of dance, such as improved cardiovascular health, self-confidence, self- expression, social skills, and let’s not forget – FUN! In many cases, they have changed the direction and focus for young people in underserved areas, providing them with a safe and joyous space to learn, create, collaborate, and express. Their efforts have kept the arts alive in communities that would otherwise have had no exposure to dance and its many benefits.

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.