In 1982 the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), founded International Dance Day to be celebrated every year on the 29th April, anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet.
The intention of the International Dance Day Message is to celebrate Dance, to revel in the universality of this art form, to cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers and bring people together with a common language - Dance.
Every year a message from an outstanding choreographer or dancer is circulated throughout the world. The personality is selected by the founding entity of the International Dance Day - the International Dance Committee of the ITI, which collaborates with World Dance Alliance, a Cooperating Member of the ITI.
Author of the International Dance Day Message 2009 is Akram Khan. This British artist of Bangladesh origins is a world-renowned artistic director, choreographer and dancer, known for his innovative mixture of techniques of traditional Indian dance and contemporary choreography.
Here you can read the International Dance Day Message 2009.
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