Dance Day moves to cooler fall weather in 2019
By Terri Draper
Dancers of all ages and abilities can dance the night away at Dance Day 2019 Sept. 21 from 8 to 10 p.m. in the parking lot of the Dixie Regional Health & Performance Center. This year is Dixie Regional’s seventh year sponsoring the local event, which began as a commemoration of National Dance Day — in July. This year, to take advantage of St. George’s beautiful fall evenings, the event was moved to September for the first time.
People of all ages and skill levels of dance are invited to participate in this annual celebration of dance. Free snacks and drinks will provide energy for participants.
“Dance is an excellent form of exercise,” said Allen Christensen, director of the St. George Intermountain Live Well Center. “I may not be an expert on dance, but I do know the benefits of dance contribute to physical health, social health, and cognitive health. And all three are vital to overall wellbeing.”
National Dance Day was created in 2010 by “So You Think You Can Dance” co-creator and Dizzy Feet Foundation Co-president Nigel Lythgoe. The day is held nationwide on the last Saturday of every July. National Dance Day came to southern Utah for the first time in 2013 when the Keil family wanted to bring the community together to join in an evening of dance. Each year, local groups show off their dances and encourage attendees to get in on the action.
“Dance is an all-encompassing activity that contributes to all aspects of health and well being,” said Christensen. “We hope you join us in celebrating national day of dance by living well and dancing often.”
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