National Boots on the Ground Day™ | May 27
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Celebrate Black Unity and Cowboy Culture

Join us on May 27 to honor the first Black Rodeo, cowboy and western traditions, with unity, positivity, and productivity in line dance.
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Celebrating Unity Through Cowboy Culture and Line Dance Traditions

Celebrated annually May 27, National Boots on the Ground Day™ was founded by American Activist Dr. Greshun De Bouse in 2022 to commemorate the first known Black Rodeo in the U.S. held on May 27, 1903. National Boots on the Ground Day™ celebrates unity in cowboy culture and line dance, emphasizing cowboy boot symbolism with fan usage, and redefinition of  “Boots on the Ground™” to signify such via a unified spirit of positivity and productivity. 

 Relatively, Dr. De Bouse founded:
National Handheld Fan Day™ 
To honor history, cultural significance, and STRUCTURAL heritage of the handheld folding/FLAT fan As A utilitarian tool aND essential artistic device IN cowboy, WESTERN, LINE DANCE traditions, 
National FanClack Day™
To raise awareness of fanclack safety and responsiblE FANCLACKING, while preserving the rhythmic art of fanclack execution, AND
NATIONAL WHERE THEM FANS AT DAY™
TO RAISE awareness of thE 'Where Them Fans At' ORIGINATOR-Dr. Greshun De Bouse-via her Fanclack Structural Protocol™(FSP™), CONSISTING OF 'Where Them Fans AT' VOCAL CUE, FOLLOWED BY THE FANCLACK CHOREOGRAPHIC STRUCTURAL PROTOCOL SEQUENCE-AS 'WHERE THEM FANS AT' IS THE first line OF THE Second verse of Dr. De Bouse’s Boots on the Ground Louisiana Lean Line Dance™ (©) 2022.
THESE THREE HOLIDAYS ARE ARCHIVED IN THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ARCHIVE-DE BOUSE HOLIDAYS™, AND celebrated conjointly August 3 annually, continuing THE SPIRIT OF THE Boots on the Ground Movement™. 

The Movement

In conjunction with founding National Boots on the Ground Day™, Dr. Greshun De  Bouse pioneered the Boots on the Ground Movement™ and Boots on the Ground Line Dance Movement™ of today, as exclusive composer, producer, and choreographer of  the Boots on the Ground Louisiana Lean Line Dance™ © 2022.


Join us in commemorating heritage that fosters positive self-identity, and a spirit of togetherness for a brighter future.

Why National Boots on the Ground Day™?

Discover the compelling reasons to join us for National Boots on the Ground Day™.

Celebration of Heritage

Honoring the first known Black rodeo in the U.S. held May 27, 1903.

Emphasis on Unity

Emphasizes boot symbolism and line dance to promotes unity and positivity within the Black community.

Engaging Community Events

Join us for cowboy culture and line dancing activities.

Dedicated Leadership

Led by Activist Dr. Greshun De Bouse, Originator of the Boots on the Ground Line Dance Movement™ and Boots on the Ground Movement™ of today.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about National Boots on the Ground Day™.

What is National Boots on the Ground Day™?

It commemorates the first Black Rodeo in the U.S. on May 27, 1903, celebrating Black unity and cowboy culture.

When is National Boots on the Ground Day™?

National Boots on the Ground Day™ is celebrated annually on May 27th.

Who founded National Boots on the Ground Day?

National Boots on the Ground Day™ was founded by Activist Dr. Greshun De Bouse in 2022.

What does Boots on the Ground™ symbolize?

Boots on the Ground™ symbolizes unity and homage to the first Black rodeo in the U.S., empowerment via historical preservation and authentic self-identity, and all-inclusive community unification for positivity and productivity, rooted in cowboy and western culture, and line dance with fan usage.

How can I participate in the celebrations?

You can become educated on the history of the Black Rodeo and line dance, join local events, share your experiences on social media, or organize boot-themed gatherings.

How do I contact for more information?

Contact us via contact methods on our website.

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Embrace the cowboy spirit and honor Black culture with us on National Boots on the Ground Day.  Contact us to join the movement. 
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OFFICIAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & HISTORICAL TIMELINE NOTICE: 

The global Boots on the Ground Movement™, the Boots on the Ground Line-Dance Movement™, and the original choreography of the "Boots on the Ground Louisiana Lean Line Dance™" were exclusively engineered, created, and established in the year 2022 by Founder Dr. Greshun De Bouse. This unassailable ecosystem—including the creation of National Boots on the Ground Day™ (May 27th) and the August 3rd conjoint holiday frameworks—explicitly pre-dates and remains legally distinct from any secondary commercial music tracks, modern streaming releases, or recent viral radio singles using identical phrasing. First Move Life Coaching LLC holds the exclusive corporate assignment and absolute licensing rights for the original 2022 choreographic sequences, physical somatic pacing models, and the distinct vocal cue "Where Them Fans At"™ Fanclack Structural Protocol™ (FSP™). Unauthorized commercial exploitation, copycat streaming duplication, or public misattribution of these trademarked properties is strictly prohibited.