International Dance Day

INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY NEWS

International Dance Day 2024: Get to know the date, history, significance, and more

April 29, 2024 10:08 am

International Dance Day, also known as World Dance Day, is annually celebrated on the 29th of April, commemorating the birthday of the father of modern ballet, Jean-Georges Noverre. As we celebrate it today, here's all you need to know. 

Shahid Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, and Shilpa Shetty celebrate International Dance Day with dance videos. Watch

April 29, 2023 3:42 pm

Shahid Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Mouni Roy and others shared dance videos on International Dance Day.

International Dance Day 2023: Here are 5 lesser-known folk dance forms of India

April 29, 2023 5:48 pm

Folk dances are performed for every possible occasion--to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, weddings and festivals. Each folk dance has a specific costume and rhythm.

'I started at 23, and at 59, I'm still dancing': Shiamak Davar

April 29, 2021 12:13 pm

"Deepika is a really good dancer. Alia picks up everything. Nora is a lovely, gifted dancer. But, my favorite would be Helen ji -- an epitome of class," says the ace Bollywood choreographer on the occasion of International Dance Day

Dance has helped us reach out to millions across the world: Team Naach

April 29, 2019 7:01 am

On the occasion of International Dance Day, indianexpress.com spoke to YouTubers Team Naach and DanceFit Live.

Institute launch,cultural programmes mark International Dance Day

April 30, 2013 1:16 am

The Shiamak group,a dance institute with branches across various venues in the city,marked the day by introducing their students to new forms of international dance styles during their sessions.

Shall we dance

August 13, 2010 4:14 pm

Nakuul Mehta who is enamoured with ballroom dancing,talks about his new passion.

Move on

April 29, 2010 1:56 am

My guru never allowed me to perform in public till my basic education in the dance form was completed. So,my first performance was during my Aarangetram in 1963 under Parvati Kumari in Mumbai.

INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY PHOTOS

On International Dance Day, a look at some of India's famous dance forms and their exponents

April 28, 2023 5:57 pm

International Dance Day, celebrated annually on April 29, was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Council, a UNESCO partner NGO.

World Dance Day: India's classical and folk dances (How many do you know?)

April 29, 2016 9:28 pm

On the occasion of International Dance Day, which is celebrated on April 29, here's looking at India's many classical and folk dances.

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