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International Dance Day

I am not sure what happens on this day, but let’s all think about dance together. We think about it all the time anyway. Every year on this day, a different well-known dance artist writes a message to…everyone. Today’s International Dance Day Message is by
Julio Bocca: “Dance is discipline, work, teaching, communication. With it we […]

5 Ways To Celebrate International Dance Day

Happy International Dance Day! That’s right—it’s the day that every UN member state (so official!) celebrates our favorite art form. Sure, we celebrate dance every day. But there are still ways we can join in the festivities: International Dance Day is also the final day of the Youth American Grand Prix competition. Here, a competitor at […]

It's International Dance Day

Did you know that April 29th is International Dance Day? Founded in 1982 by UNESCO’s International Theatre Institute, the date honors the birthday of 18th century ballet pioneer Jean-Georges Noverre.   Each year the ITI commissions an artist to create an International Dance Day message for worldwide circulation. This year’s message is from French choreographer […]

The Most Influential People in Dance Today: International Association for Dance Medicine & Science

The International Association for Dance Medicine & Science offers cutting-edge research, education and training to enhance dancers’ health on a global stage. An annual conference by medical and dance professionals from 35 countries covers the latest advances in this specialty. Attendance is diverse, as more dancers enter the field. Anyone can download resource papers on […]

Sperling, wearing a long black sleeveless dress, her short grey hair loose, stands onstage against a blue backdrop. She looks out to her right, with her left arm bend in front of her at a right angle. She holds her right arm up behind her, holding what appear to be two long white cords, which extend out of the frame.

How the Federal Funding Freeze Nearly Upended Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance’s Egypt Tour

The funding freeze that President Trump instituted earlier this week has had ripple effects in the dance community. Choreographer Jody Sperling, whose company Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance often engages creatively with the issue of climate change, was told that the troupe had lost a major State Department grant—just before leaving for the tour that grant […]

At the IADMS Conference: Why Safe Flooring Matters for Every Style of Dance

Each year the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Conference gathers medical practitioners, researchers, and educators in the field for four days of sharing and reflection. As a longtime sponsor of IADMS, Harlequin Floors hosted an important discussion on flooring and dancer safety at this year’s October conference in Rimini, Italy.  Facilitated by Dance Media writer Kathleen McGuire, […]

Gavin Stewart holding Vanessa Owen on his shoulders as they dance outdoors against a scenic background

4 Homegrown Companies Building Healthier Dance Ecosystems

When Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen were launching the contemporary company Stewart/Owen Dance in Asheville, North Carolina, they received some surprising advice. “Someone who worked in marketing in this region said that, when describing our company, ‘You probably shouldn’t mention that you’re from here, because that could negatively impact your ticket sales,’ ” Owen recalls. They […]