Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of September 16, 2023, as "National Dance Day".

HRES 687 designates September 16, 2023, as "National Dance Day" and expresses the House of Representatives' support for dance as both a beneficial form of exercise and an important artistic expression. The resolution highlights dance's health benefits - such as improving heart health, burning calories, and addressing obesity - while acknowledging its role in promoting cultural diversity and community engagement. It commends organizations like the American Dance Movement and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for their work in organizing annual National Dance Day events, which include public classes and performances. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or obligations but formally recognizes dance's value to public health and artistic expression.