International Dance Day 2024: Dance means different things to different people. Some think it is a way of expression and others find it as a therapy and exercise to stay physically and mentally fit. Whether behind closed doors or in open, many people like to dance to basically unwind themselves.
International Dance Day 2024: Date
To celebrate this incredible art form, International Dance Day is celebrated every year on the 29th of April. This day was first announced in 1982 by the International Dance Council.
International Dance Day: History & Significance
Jean-Georges Noverre, who is the creator of modern ballet was born on this day.
The idea behind celebrating International Dance Day is to encourage participation and educate people across the globe about different dance forms, like belly dance, tap dance, ballet, Bharatnatyam, and Kathakali.
The Bharatanatyam dance form originated in Tamil Nadu and is one of India’s most-known traditional art forms and is now exhibited widely both at home and abroad.
Kathakali (meaning ‘story play’) took shape in Kerala and most of the Kathakali plays content is from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
International Dance Day is also celebrated to spread the message of the benefits of the dance.
