International Dance Day 2020

International Dance Day is celebrated on 29 April to appreciate the art form. It encourages participation and education in dance. The day is celebrated with people from all over the world contributing to dance.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020

Key-Points

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that people stay at homes and celebrate International Dance Day from their homes.

The dance day promotes all dance forms throughout the world. It will also make people aware of the value of all the dance forms and bring attention to governments, leaders, and get support to enable the dance community to promote their artwork.

The Dance Committee of International Theatre Institute (ITI) founded International Dance Day in 1982. ITI is the primary partner for the performing arts vertical of UNESCO.

The day is celebrated every year on 29 April commemorating the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), creator of modern ballet.

The day aims to celebrate dance, revel in the universality of this art form, cross all political, cultural, and ethnic barriers, and bring people together with a common language, dance.