Guwahati: Each year International Dance Day is celebrated on April 29 to celebrate dance and enjoy an art form that cuts across political, cultural and ethnic barriers.
Dance is both an art form and amazing exercise – which helps bring people together and celebrate their happiness and also express their various emotions.
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance that was created by the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO – the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI).
On International Dance Day, it’s time to help each other battle the isolation and loneliness amid the raging coronavirus pandemic. Dance is good for the body and mind, and it has been established that shaking a leg is a mantra for happiness for many people. International Dance Day is a great opportunity to spread the awareness and help people become more resilient when faced with the mental or emotional challenges amid Covid-19.
History of International Dance Day
International Dance Day was first commemorated in 1982 by the Dance Committee of ITI. It is celebrated on 29 April each year to mark the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), who is the creator of modern ballet.
Significance of International Dance Day
International Dance Day aims to spread the message of the numerous benefits of dance, to celebrate dance as a stress buster, way of celebrating happiness and expressing oneself and as an activity that brings people together. This universal form of performing arts cuts across political, cultural and ethnic barriers.
International Dance Day Celebration
Each year, the International Dance Committee of ITI and the Executive Council of ITI selects an outstanding choreographer or dancer to circulate a message throughout the world. The author of the message is selected by the International Dance Committee of ITI and the Executive Council of ITI. The message is translated into numerous languages and circulated worldwide.
However, this year, citing the COVID 19 pandemic, the International Dance Day events will be held on virtual platforms.
