Annual day to celebrate dance, established by UNESCO
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International Dance & Song Day
Observed by
All UN Member States
Date
April 29
Next time
29 April 2025 (2025-04-29)
Frequency
Annual
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, established in 1982 and promoted by the International Dance Council (CID) at UNESCO, and the International Theatre Institute. 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.
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