International Dance Day

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It is hoped that the author can underline the relevance and power of dance.

the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), creator of modern ballet.

The "Dancing Plague"of 1518 was a mania that lasted a month and killed dozens of people in Strasbourg, France through exhaustion or heart attack. People just danced uncontrollably until they collapsed.

A world record for the longest conga dance line was set by 119,986 people in Miami in 1988.

People who dance tend to have higher self-esteem and are more positive

The dance world is full of superstitions. By saying "break a leg" before a show, people are saying the exact opposite of what they hope will happen on stage

In ancient Greek mythology, nine muses were associated with each one of the arts. Terpischore was the muse of dancing

The most sensual dance of modern times is without a doubt the Tango. It originated in the 1890s in Argentina, but it quickly became very successful in Europe

International Dance Day

Fun Facts about Dancing

The intention is to celebrate dance cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers and to bring people together with a common language - dance.

In 1982 Dance Committee of ITI founded International Dance Day to be celebrated on 29th April

Each year the ITI selects an outstanding personality from the world of dance to be the Message Author for the event.

Brief overview of some of the most popular styles of dance.

Hip-hop - urban dance style also known as Street Dance

Modern dance - developed as a rebbellion against classical ballet

Jazz - very fun and energetic

Ballet - often referred to as the backbone of dance

Tap - best described as "musical feet"

Irish Dance - recognized by its rapid leg and foot movements

Contemporary - incorporates lyrical, modern, ballet and jazz.