Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2025, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.
This is a House Resolution (H. Res. 751) introduced in the 119th Congress that expresses support for recognizing September 7, 2025, as “Liturgical Dance Day” and for the International Dance Commission (IDC). The resolution notes that the IDC will sponsor a global day of fasting, prayer, and worship, and it emphasizes the role of liturgical dance in thousands of ministries, including outreach to inner-city youth. It describes the IDC as a multicultural umbrella organization and resource pool for dance and worship arts, and it states that the House recognizes the IDC’s contributions to creative arts and worship in communities across Georgia. As a resolution, it is a symbolic expression of support rather than a bill that would create new laws or funding.
Key Points
- 1The House expresses support for designating September 7, 2025, as “Liturgical Dance Day” and for the International Dance Commission.
- 2On that date, the IDC will celebrate with dancers worldwide participating in fasting, prayer, and worship.
- 3Liturgical dance is presented as a widely practiced form of ministry on Sundays, providing outreach to inner-city youth and promoting discipline, excellence, and love of dance.
- 4The IDC is described as a multicultural umbrella organization and resource pool for dance, worship arts ministries, and dance companies globally.
- 5The resolution notes that the House recognizes the IDC’s contributions to creative arts and worship in communities across Georgia; the measure was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.