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| International Dance & Song Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | All UN Member States |
| Date | April 29 |
| Next time | 29 April 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, established in 1982 by the International Theatre Institute.[1] It is promoted by the International Theatre Institute[2] and the International Dance Council (CID) as Dance Day.[3] The event takes place every year on 29 April, which is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), who is considered to be the "father" or creator of modern ballet (ie. classical or romantic ballet as we know it today not "Modern Ballet" as this is sometimes confused with contemporary ballet.) The day strives to encourage participation and education in dance through events and festivals held on the date all over the world.
- ^ "Message by Mr Alfredo Pérez de Armiñán, Assistant Director-General for Culture of UNESCO on the occasion of International Dance Day 2015". unesdoc.unesco.org. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "International Dance Day - International Theatre Institute ITI". www.international-dance-day.org. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Dance Day official website – a program of the International Dance Council CID at UNESCO, the official organization for Dance world wide". Retrieved 12 October 2024.