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International Dance Day
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- International dance day is celebrated on April 29 of every year.
- The day seeks to promote the art of dance around the world.
- It marks the anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810).
- He was the creator of modern ballet.
- The day was the brainchild of the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI).
- ITI is the main partner for performing arts of UNESCO.
- The first celebration was held in 1982.
- Every year a message from an outstanding choreographer or dancer is circulated throughout the world on dance day.
- The person is designated as Message Author of the year.
- Indian dancer Chetna Jalan is the lone Indian message author.
- She sent the global dance day message in 1986.
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