LOS ANGELES – Sept. 9, 2024 – American Dance Movement (ADM) today announced the official 2024 National Dance Day routine, choreographed by Emmy-nominated choreographer Christopher Scott with special guest Cyrus “Glitch” Spencer, and set to the song “Good Time” by Anthony Ramos. The routine invites dancers and enthusiasts alike to embrace dance as a valuable form of exercise and artistic expression leading up to the nationwide celebration and 15th anniversary of National Dance Day on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Photos and videos of the National Dance Day routine available for download here, courtesy of American Dance Movement
Scott has a distinguished career, having choreographed numerous high-profile projects including the highly anticipated upcoming feature film adaptation of the worldwide Broadway phenomenon “Wicked” and has received multiple accolades for his contributions to the dance world. Renowned for his creative choreography and bold innovation, Scott has contributed to shows including “So You Think You Can Dance” and films such as“Teen Beach Movie” and “Z-O-M-B-I-E-S.” He has worked with a variety of artists including Gwen Stafani, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Khalid and Miguel, among others. He was also featured in Beyoncé’s “Get Me Bodied” music video and has appeared as a dancer on TV and in films, including “Glee”, “17 Again”, “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and “The Hannah Montana Movie.” Beyond his dancing skills, Scott has also stepped into the directing chair for his short film, “How to Catch a Ghost,” and for multiple episodes for “The LXD: The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.” He has also helped produce hit films such as the Emmy-winning Disney+ original movie, “Sneakerella,” ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Anniversary Celebration” and more.
Each year since 2010, American Dance Movement has celebrated National Dance Day with an official routine from acclaimed choreographers that aims to make dance more accessible and inclusive. The tutorial is meant to act as a guide for the official routine, and American Dance Movement encourages dancers of all abilities, ages and skill levels to make it their own by putting their unique spin on it.
This year’s instructional video includes a step-by-step tutorial of the routine, demonstrated by Scott, Spencer and other talented dancers including Lauren Froderman, “So You Think You Can Dance” season 7 champion; Dakayla Wilson, “So You Think You Can Dance” season 18 runner-up; Kaylee Bays, known as The Dancer on Wheels who just returned from performing in the Paralympics Opening Ceremony; and Kellie Kessling. This year’s routine is available on ADM’s YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/
Anyone may participate in National Dance Day by sharing a video of themselves doing the choreographed routine on social media, as well as tagging and mentioning ADM on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok at @AmericanDanceMovement, and using the hashtags #NationalDanceDay2024 and #DanceWithADM. Participants may also join interactive co-hosted events around the country on Saturday, Sept. 21 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.; Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California; and Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida.
ADM has encouraged communities to get moving through dance for more than a decade, as well as educating the public about its many benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, self-confidence, self-expression, social skills and let’s not forget, fun.
American Dance Movement is on a mission to move us all. To learn more about American Dance Movement and National Dance Day, visit the website at AmericanDanceMovement.org.
About American Dance Movement:
Founded by producers Nigel Lythgoe (“So You Think You Can Dance”) and Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”, “Step Up,” “What Men Want”), American Dance Movement (ADM) is a funding organization that builds healthy communities by expanding access to dance and movement, educating about its benefits and inspiring generations of dance enthusiasts through its annual event, National Dance Day (NDD). National Dance Day was established in 2010 by Lythgoe in partnership with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who introduced a resolution recognizing dance as a valuable form of exercise and of artistic expression. As of 2019, National Dance Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in September.
To learn more about American Dance Movement and National Dance Day, visit the website at AmericanDanceMovement.org. American Dance Movement is on social media at @DanceWithADM on X and on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube at @AmericanDanceMovement.
