Olympic athletes live in communities all over the U.S., and many are more than happy to come out to a local event and say a few words about their own experience and about the value of Olympism. Interested chapters may contact me if they would like to invite an Olympian to their event. Chapters may also want to invite a DanceSport couple to perform at a chapter dance and ask them about their own dancesport goals and dreams. Those chapters which help organize or promote ballroom dance programs in K-12 schools or in local colleges may also want teachers and students to know about Olympic Day and remind them that their ballroom dance activities tie in directly to the international Olympic goal of improving physical fitness for people of all ages. Olympic Day does not have to be celebrated only on June 23rd, but in the several weeks leading up to or following this date. So let’s all show our support for Olympic Day 2012 by helping to promote fitness and well-being and the spirit of Olympism in our own communities.
Lydia T. Scardina National President, USA Dance
www.USADANCE.ORG
2012 May - June 5