International Dance Day, a joyful event recognizing worldwide dance culture, is celebrated yearly on April 29th, bringing people from all over the world together. This day was chosen to honor the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, a French dancer and ballet teacher regarded as the father of modern ballet.

The day’s main goal is supporting dance as a universal language that breaks over color, cultural, and political gaps. According to Dancersways, it seeks to bring people together in friendship and peace through the shared experience of dance.​

Around the world, International Dance Day is celebrated with plenty of activities, such as festivals, workshops, seminars, and performances. Schools, cultural organizations, and dance schools arrange these events to promote engagement and appreciation of dance in all its forms. For example, according to Wikipedia, Shanghai hosted a three-day celebration in 2017 featuring educational workshops and performances by international dance experts.

According to Wikipedia, the International Dance Council (CID) issues a global phrase for International Dance Day yearly. This organization serves as a unified organization for all dance styles. This message inspires both dancers and audiences and is translated into other languages and shared throughout the world. ​

For example, guests are welcome to join in and enjoy the beat together at Pacific City’s International Dance Day event, including interactive dance classes and live performances.

Here are some thoughts on International Dance Day:

“I think Dance Day is a great day to celebrate, dance is such a beautiful way to express emotion, culture, and so many other things.” Nateli Yaghsaeian (27)

Elina Yeghiazaryan (28), “I love International Dance Day because it is a day where all of the dancers around the world are celebrated and appreciated for their amazing talents.”

Hasmik Mkrtchyan (26) “Dancers all over the world would be appreciated and would show their special talent to the whole world.”

A reminder of the significant impact that dancing has on society is provided by International Dance Day. It honors the happiness, creativity, and peace that dance offers to people everywhere. Dance is still a key element of human culture and communication, whether it is expressed through traditional performances or in the present day.