by Christina Pinnell, Marketing & Audience Development Associate

Did you know?

April 29th is International Dance Day!

What?

In 1982, the International Dance Committee, which was part of UNESCO’s International Theater Institute, introduced the holiday. The date was chosen in honor of the birthday of Jean-George Noverre, a French ballet master. The day is now promoted by the International Dance Council (CID) to increase awareness of the importance of dance and to encourage governments worldwide to provide a proper place for dance education.

Why is this on The Joyce Blog?
Because. . .  the mission of The Joyce Theater Foundation is to serve and support the art of dance and choreography, promote the richness and variety of the art form in its fullest expression, and enhance the public interest in, and appreciation of, dance and the allied arts of music, design, and theater.
Our programs embrace the entire spectrum of movement styles and traditions, from the time-honored to the untried, and are designed to encourage, sustain, and educate a diverse audience.
SO HAPPY DANCE DAY!!