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Get ready to bust a move on National Potty Dance Day on March 5! This fun and quirky holiday was created in 2014 by Charmin as a way to celebrate the bathroom break dance we all do when we're trying to hold it in. The potty dance has become a universal phenomenon, with people of all ages and backgrounds doing their own unique version of it. So why not embrace this silly but necessary part of life? Put on your dancing shoes and join in on the fun – just make sure you're near a restroom!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of National Potty Dance Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Charmin established National Potty Dance Day as a way to highlight and celebrate the universal 'toilet urgency' jiggle.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Official Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first official celebration of National Potty Dance Day took place, with activities centred around toilet-related fun and humour.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Dance Challenges</div><div class='timeline-text'>The use of social media saw online dance challenges to encourage participation in celebrating the day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebrity Endorsements</div><div class='timeline-text'>Several celebrities joined in the potty dance fun, broadening the reach and popularity of the day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Potty Dance Day gained global traction, with celebrations being noted around the world.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Potty Dance Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get your friends together and have a Potty Dance themed party! Decorate with toilet paper streamers, play fun dance music, and have a blast celebrating this quirky holiday.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Potty Dance Routine</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and choreograph a fun Potty Dance routine to perform for others. You can even film it and share it on social media to spread the joy of Potty Dance Day!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Wear Potty-Themed Outfits</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and dress up in potty-themed outfits to celebrate this silly holiday. You can wear toilet paper hats, toilet seat necklaces, or even make your own Potty Dance t-shirts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play Potty Dance Games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get in the spirit of Potty Dance Day by playing some silly games like Pin the Plunger on the Toilet or Musical Toilets. These games are sure to bring lots of laughter and fun.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a Sanitation Charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In the spirit of Potty Dance Day, consider donating to a charity that focuses on improving sanitation and access to clean toilets for those in need. This is a great way to celebrate while also making a positive impact.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates a basic bodily function</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The potty dance is a fun and playful way to celebrate something that every person does multiple times a day - using the bathroom! It's a reminder to appreciate our bodies and all of its amazing functions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The potty dance is a silly and lighthearted activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. It's something fun that families or friends can do together, creating happy memories and laughter.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes healthy habits</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The potty dance is a reminder to take care of our bodies by staying hydrated and taking regular bathroom breaks. It encourages us to listen to our bodies and not hold in our urine for extended periods of time, which can lead to health issues.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Potty Dance is a recognized tool for potty-training</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Potty Dance, a playful jig that imitates the motion children make when they need to go, is often used by parents and caregivers as a positive reinforcement tool during potty training.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Potty Dance has featured in popular culture</h3><p class='facts-content'>A testament to its ubiquity, various versions of the Potty Dance have appeared in television shows, commercials, and even nursery rhyme videos.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Variations of the Potty Dance exist worldwide</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Potty Dance is truly a universal phenomenon. Across different cultures, children develop their own versions of the Potty Dance when they feel the urge to go to the bathroom.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Potty Dance can improve physical coordination</h3><p class='facts-content'>Dancing is known to help improve fine motor skills and bodily coordination, and the Potty Dance is no exception. Children may unknowingly enhance these aspects of their physical development while partaking in this movement.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Potty Dance Day draws attention to global sanitation issues</h3><p class='facts-content'>While National Potty Dance Day is a day for fun and laughter, it also presents an opportunity to create awareness about sanitation and hygiene realities that affect billions globally.</p></div></div>
National Potty Dance Day is celebrated on March 5 every year. In 2024 National Potty Dance Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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