IL HR0603

Declares August 2026 as Footwork Appreciation Month in Illinois

Recognizes footwork as a dance form originating in Illinois, specifically created by Black youth on Chicago's South and West Sides

Acknowledges the art form's characteristics: fast-paced, intricate foot movement and improvisational style that has grown into a global artistic movement

Credits the Creative Netwerk, ChicagoFootwork.com, and community leader Jeremy Young for leading the recognition initiative

Encourages state agencies, educational institutions, community organizations, and the public to celebrate and support footwork as part of Illinois cultural heritage