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In 1982 the
International Dance Committee of the International Theatre
Institute, UNESCO, created International Dance Day to
be celebrated every year on the 29th April.
The date
commemorates the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727 -
1810), the creator of modern ballet.
Every year a
message from a well-known dance personality is circulated
throughout the world. The intention of International Dance
Day and the Message is to bring all Dance together on
this occasion, to celebrate this art form and revel in its
universality, to cross all political, cultural and ethnic
barriers and bring people together in peace and friendship with
a common language - DANCE.
The
International Dance Committee of ITI is collaborating
with World Dance Alliance and the International Dance Council
for the celebration of International Dance Day.
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As part of International Dance Day
celebrations, Building Community in Calgary Dance is organizing a number of
activities including:
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Season of Events 2004-05 and descriptions of
Calgary dance organizations for distribution to media and the public |
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Mid-day celebrations starting with a Press
conference at Olympic Plaza, at 11:15 AM followed by a Parade on Stephen Avenue Mall,
culminating in a Performance at Olympic Plaza.
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International Dance Day Performance at Dancers’ Studio
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Dances in the public schools
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2004 IDD activities are being organized with the
assistance of Blue Collar Dance, Dancers’ Studio West, Program of Dance/UC,
Hannah Stilwell, Kim Cooper, Jonathan Kane, Shelley Tognazinni. |
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Press conference, located at Olympic Plaza,
Downtown Calgary at 11:15 am
Parade down Stephen Avenue Mall (8 Avenue
SW) to follow
Dance demonstrations located in Olympic
Plaza from approximately 12:30 – 1:15pm
Dance Teachers and Students
Join in the Celebrations of International Dance Day!
Express Yourself
On April 29, 2004 International Dance Day will be celebrated around the
world. We would like to encourage you to “Express Yourself” by dancing in
your school from 12:15pm to 12:25pm or until your feet fade. Dance in the
halls, in the classroom, in front of your school, in the lunchroom, in the
principal’s office… Celebrate in this world event, express yourself, and
DANCE!
Send a Message
Send a very special message of wishes and dreams to other dancers around the
world. Send your wishes and dreams to the Alberta Dance Alliance at this
e-mail address: dance@oanet.com
We will pass these on to other dance artists, dance companies and young
dancers around the world.
(Send by April 26, 2004)
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