When is International Dance Day?
International Dance Day is April 29th.
What is International Dance Day?
Dance keeps us fit and relieves stress. And sometimes, you just have to bust a move. International Dance Day celebrates the beauty and benefits of movement-based visual arts.
Getting your groove on promotes your well-being, both physical and mental. Most of us could use a little less anxiety in our lives, and dance helps by reducing stress and tension. The heart and lungs also enjoy better operation. Social skills, self-esteem, and confidence all grow with regular participation. The list goes on.
As a performing art, dance conveys emotional content and symbolizes ideas. It expresses beauty and depths of the human soul. Not every person dances, but every nation participates in dance. It’s a human activity, not only confined to the artistic.
The International Theater Institute, a partner of UNESCO, created International Dance Day in 1982. Whether connecting with your roots or finding new ways to express yourself, this is a day to participate in dance and to learn about the cultural aspects of this visual art.
Fun facts about International Dance Day!
The actors of West Side Story wore out 200 pairs of shoes during production.
Tupac Shakur was once a ballet dancer.
Though the details are fuzzy on exactly how Lindy hop got its name, the name is connected to Charles Lindbergh, the aviator who flew the first transatlantic flight.
Turkmenistan forbade ballet between 2001 and 2008.
How to celebrate International Dance Day:
Move the coffee table, and cut a rug. Have friends over. A little food, a little drink, and a lot of music is all you need. Whether it’s hip-hop or lindy hop, contra dance or the cha cha, get out there and have a ball.
Attend a dance festival. Discover new forms of dance, and learn some new moves.
What’s the hashtag for International Dance Day?
Share your dance plans on social media with #InternationalDanceDay.