International Dance Day was initiated in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the UNESCO International Theatre Institute and  and falls on April 29 of every year, commemorating the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, a distinguished choreographer that brought about significant

April  29 was  designated as day for celebrating dance and dance artists by UNESCO in 1982. This year, celebrated Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite says: “You are dancers, all of you. Life moves you; life dances you … To dance is to heighten