International Dance Day
We declare that dance, in all its diverse expressions, is a force for social good and
human advancement.
In support of this we uphold the following principles:
Dance is an instinctive human birthright and a lifelong contributor to health and contentment.
Dance enlivens the body.
Dance engages the mind.
Dance inspires the spirit.
Dance celebrates cultural, social and physical diversity yet soars
above perceived barriers to foster cohesion and shared understanding.
Dance as an art represents a society’s highest aspirations and communicates profound truths
that are beyond the power of words.
Dance expresses the essence of what it is to be fully alive.
For these reasons, we advocate:
Expanded opportunities to experience dance, as art, health, education,
recreation or sport, whether as observer or participant, among all age
groups and socio-cultural sectors.
Wider appreciation of the
multi-faceted contributions of the dance profession as a source of
valuable knowledge and provider of inspiring performances.
Broader acknowledgment of dance as a major component of our identity as a compassionate, imaginative, innovative and thriving community.
Photos of Dance Educator and Performance Artist: Salome Diaz
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