National Dance Day 2012

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Looking forward to National Dance Day 2012? There are plenty of things you can do to make the wait less agonizing! This page will continue to grow as the much-anticipated event draws near.

In the meantime, have a look at videos from last year's National Dance Day (the one brought to us by So You Think You Can Dance).
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Happy Dancing! :)

If you missed last year's excitement, head on over to National Dance Day 2011. You'll find all three dance routines, plus tips on how to get a group together and where to find dance lessons in your area & other useful things you might use if you like to plan ahead.

Countdown to National Dance Day 2012

National Dance Day 2012: July 28, 2012

What is National Dance Day?

check out this awesome video & learn all about it!

Choose Your Dance Routine for National Dance Day 2012

which style would you most like to see?

Last year, our fabulous choreographers gave us 3 routines to choose from; NappyTabs' Hip Hop routine; Robin Antin's dance like a Pussycat Doll; & Mary Murphy's Hot Tamale Ballroom Salsa.

If you could choose a dance genre for your 2012 National Dance Day routine, what would it be?

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Last Year's Participants

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I had such a blast last year interacting with fellow dance enthusiasts, so it's really exciting to be able to post their work here. The messages above each video or group of videos are from my Guestbook on the page I made last year: National Dance Day 2011.



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National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame

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National Museum of Dance Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:36 am
The National Museum of Dance would love to be added to your Facebook map for places to celebrate National Dance Day! We will be hosting an extravagant event on July 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate this day and support dance awareness! We are located at 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY12866.


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No videos were found showcasing the event, but this one will give viewers a good idea what the Museum is all about. For more information, visit National Museum of Dance
Saratoga Dance Museum: National Museum of Dance- Arts Cam
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Patty Hartongs CSD dancers

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Patty Hartongs CSD dancers Jul 8, 2011 @ 12:44 pm
This year the CSD Fitness Dancers are joining in on the National Dance Day. Mark your calendar and contact me to join us. National Dance Day is on July 30th, 2011. It is going to take place at the HCSD Park and Rec Building @ 26719 Vista rd, Helendale, Cal 92342. (or maybe in the park)??? We might be all about fitness but on July 30th, we are going to shake our fitness booty.. Bring it!



Patty Hartong Jul 10, 2011 @ 12:43 am
The Helendale, CA- CSD (park and rec) is putting together a great event on Sat July 30th at 8am @ North Beach. It is an outdoor dance fest. [ ... ] We are holding practice sessions Monday and Friday nights at 8pm at the CSD group fitness center. All are welcome and the event is free to the community. Email me for details. NATIONAL DANCE DAY 2011 - Helendale, Ca 92342 (Silver Lakes Community).


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The Complete Dancer

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thecompletedancer.blogspot.com Jul 11, 2011 @ 4:47 am
We are offering 3 FREE Lessons to learn the NDD by Mary Murphy starting this Monday night @7 (dates: 7/11, 18, 25) and will be doing the Flash Mob in the parking lot in front of our studio on July 30th at 3:30pm, during our Grand Opening! Won't you come join us?!?!?!?!! The Complete Dancer 45053 W. Pontiac Trail Novi, MI 48377 (248) 747-5077
Thanks for your help! :) --Joie


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Arthur Murray - Palm Harbor, FL

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Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Studio - Palm Harbor, FLORIDA Jul 19, 2011 @ 3:46 pm
Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Studio
in the Fountains Plaza
34930 US Hwy 19
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Flash Mob Saturday, July 30th at 7:15pm

Free National Dance Day Choreography Classes throughout the week.
Call 727-786-2224 for details.


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Easton Community Center - Susan Foley

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Susan Foley Jul 19, 2011 @ 10:25 pm
We are having an event in Easton, CT (in Fairfield County) at Easton Community Center 364 Sport Hill Road "Can You Dance To It? - The Macarena Project". We will prove that you can dance the Macarena to ANY music genre! 1:00-4:00. Taping at 2:00, to be posted on National Dance Day website. Professional commercial director and film editors have volunteered their services. Live D.J and food. Come join the fun! [ ...] Easton CT event is being organized by Students' C.R.E.A.T.E. (Coalition for the Reinforcing of Adolescents through Enrichment) https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=241987012486611 http://studentscreate.blogspot.com/


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Break the Barriers

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Cristal Tiscareno Jul 21, 2011 @ 5:41 pm
I am the dance director at Break the Barriers. We are a community based non-profit organization that encourages dance, swim, gymnastics, martial arts to ALL abilities! We are hosting the National Dance Day on July 30th Sat from 2-3 pm! Come early ! We will be teaching the Tab/nap routine then submitting ! Bring the entire family and all your friends out for a fun, fab day!! 8555 N. Cedar Fresno Ca 93720 (559) 432-6292


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Artistic Motion studio

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Denise Jul 27, 2011 @ 7:05 am | delete
In Greensboro, NC, Artistic Motion studio offers free dance and fitness classes all day (10am-4pm) for National Dance Day!


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SoReal Dance Studio

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Rita Serrano Jul 29, 2011 @ 4:16 pm
In celebration of NATIONAL DANCE DAY...
SoReal Dance Studio is proud to offer the Houston Dance Community a FREE Master Class taught by our very own JHERU ALBA.
Come out & learn The NappyTabs Hip Hop Routine (as seen on the SYTYCD website) & stay after class to film the Official HDK NDD Video Submission!

Date: Saturday, July 30th

Time:
12:00pm Master Class
1:00pm HDK Video Shoot

Cost: FREE!


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Get in Shape for National Dance Day 2012

don't just sit and wait for the routines - get in shape now!

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remember to share your love of dance with others, and to get them moving!

What are your plans for National Dance Day 2012?

please let everyone else know how excited you are!


  • succesful-dylan May 18, 2012 @ 5:08 am | delete
    So excited yay
  • waldenthree.net Mar 25, 2012 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    Where is the National Dance Day celebrated. Not in Washington DC perhaps ? Congrads on your Squioo Level 60. Conversations helps with new ideas and deeper insights. Thanks.
  • Thrinsdream Mar 12, 2012 @ 6:20 pm | delete
    I have never heard of this before. Great stuff. Cathi x
  • good4us_all Mar 12, 2012 @ 11:09 pm | delete
    Well make sure you get out and dance this year! (it's not too early to start now, btw... )
    :D
many thanks to Pingates for helping me to spread the word ;-)

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good4us_all

aka "kittycat karin"
You never need an excuse to dance!
;-)

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