International Dance Day started on 29 April 1982. The International Dance Committee of the International Theater Institute of UNESCO established 29 April as Dance Day. This day is celebrated as International Dance Day to commemorate the birth of a great reformer, Jean Georges Navarre.
The purpose of celebrating International Dance Day all over the world was to awaken the importance of dance among the masses. Along with this, the attention of the people was to be attracted globally. To spread awareness about dance among people. Also, dance was to be provided a proper place in all systems of education by the government all over the world. In the year 2005, Dance Day was focused in the form of primary education. Many essays and pictures were also made on dance by the children in the schools. In 2007 the dance was dedicated to children.
Dance is a powerful expression that communicates with the earth and the sky. Our happiness expresses our fears and our aspirations. Dance is abstract yet reflects the cognition and perception of the mind of the people. Reflects moods and character. At present, many types of dance are famous in India, in which Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Kathak etc. are prominent.
The art of dance is one of the earliest and longest lasting forms of entertainment and community activity known to mankind. While it is being practiced by millions of people every day, Dance Day is the exact moment in the calendar where everyone is invited to participate in an extremely enjoyable pastime. Two left footed too.
Dancing is one of the ultimate activities to relieve stress, lose inhibitions, meet new people, and promote physical health.
The annual tradition draws people from around the world, from professional dancers to individuals who are generally of well standing. Take your passion and fulfill this dance day.
