Monday 30 April 2018

When is International Dance Day celebrated?

When is International Dance Day celebrated?

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1) April 29

2)April 25

3)April 26

4)April 27



answer


1) April 29


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International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO.

The event takes place every year on 29th April, the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet.

The day strives to encourage participation and education in dance through events and festivals held on the date all over the world.

UNESCO formally recognize ITI to be the creators and organizers of the event

International Dance Day was founded in 1982 by the Dance Committee of ITI

The International Theatre Institute ITI is the world’s largest performing arts organization founded in 1948 by theatre and dance experts and UNESCO.

Dedicated to performing arts, ITI advances UNESCO’s goals of mutual understanding and peace and advocates for the protection and promotion of cultural expressions, regardless of age, gender, creed or ethnicity.

It works to these ends internationally and nationally in the areas of arts education, international exchange and collaboration, and youth training.

 ITI organizes the International Dance Day and World Theatre Day every year at the UNESCO, Paris

Headquarters: Shanghai
president : Mohamed Saif Al-Afkham

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