♦ International Dance Day (World Dance Day) is observed every year on April 29 to raise awareness about the benefits of dance and bring people together through it.

♦ This day was created in 1982 by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), UNESCO's main partner for performing arts.

♦ It was first celebrated on April 29 to mark the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet.

♦ Since then, International Dance Day is being observed annually to celebrate the art form.