International Dance Day: Date, significance, key details

International Dance Day is celebrated every year on April 29. The purpose of International Dance Day to raise awareness and exhort people to take part in dancing activities.

Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) organizes celebration around the world.

On the April 29, as every year since 1982, Dance Day is celebrated all over the world by many millions of dancers. It is an initiative of the International Dance Council CID, UNESCO, Paris, International Dance Council stated.


"Celebrated annually on April 29, the International Dance Day spreads the need of encouraging the participation and education in dance through various events," International Dance Council stated.

International Dance Council also issues guidelines and ideas for celebrations, the official message for Dance Day. Events are organized in the countries, regions and cities.

"The main purpose of Dance Day events is to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance. Emphasis should be given to addressing a new public, people who do not follow dance events during the course of the year," Alkis Raftis, President of the International Dance Council, said.

Dance Day events may be special performances, open-door classes, public rehearsals, lectures, exhibitions, articles in newspapers and magazines, dance evenings, radio and TV programs, visits, street shows, parades, shop window decorations etc, according to International Dance Council.

FAQs

Q1. When is International Dance Day?
A1. International Dance Day is celebrated on April 29.

Q2. Who organizes International Dance Day?
A2. International Dance Council organizes International Dance Day.