September 20 is being proclaimed Dance Tennessee Day with events all around the state. Sponsored by the Tennessee Association of Dance (TAD), this event is an opportunity to connect local dance organizations to the community they serve. Participating locations will offer everything from free community dance lessons to open houses to online classes.
Currently, TAD is calling on organizations in the community who wish to participate to contact them at [email protected] to get their event on the website and on TAD’s social media. All they ask is that participants place the Dance Tennessee Day logo on their website. Participating so far are The Ballerinatist, Cedar Glades Brews, Collage, MOVE Inclusive Dance, Nashville Ballet, and the Smyrna Senior Center, with other businesses, groups and organizations signing up every day.
Tennessee has a strong commitment to dance with a vibrant dance scene, encompassing diverse styles from classic styles such as ballet to square dancing to hip hop to modern to the traditional dances of many world cultures. The long history of dance in Tennessee reaches back to multiple historical cultures, including French, English and German country dancing of the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as Irish Step Dancing, movement brought to the area by African slaves, and indigenous Cherokee ceremonial dance. Dancers in this state have influenced the development of everything from the Charleston to Precision Clogging to Memphis Jookin. This is a celebration of that long tradition.
TAD has operated for more than 50 years with the goal of elevating dance in the lives of Tennesseans through advocacy, education, leadership, and policy formation.
Dance Tennessee Day is an opportunity for businesses and organizations across the state to share the joy and healthy attributes of dance within their community. Contact them at [email protected] to add your event or activity to the list of participants!
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