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Visual arts, film, cartoons and dance in ‘Art 2 Art’

 

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Celebremos el Día Internacional de la Danza

La Paz,  Baja California Sur.-  Para celebrar el Día Internacional de la Danza que mejor que rendir y disfrutar de un homenaje a los grandes coreógrafos y bailarines que han marcado tendencia e historia.

Las mentes maestras detrás del espectáculo del movimiento serán recordadas la noche del lunes 29 de abril con una producción donde quedará en evidencia el arte de figuras como Amalia Hernández, George Balanchine, Bob Fosse, Tina Landon y Michael Jackson.

La cita es el lunes 29 de abril en punto de las 18 horas en el Teatro de la Ciudad, ubicado en Navarro y Gómez Farías, en el centro de La Paz.

La entrada es libre con pase de cortesía.

Mayores informes en la Asociación de maestros de danza SudDanza BCS y al teléfono 612 1225011 de la Oficina de Producción del Teatro de la Ciudad.

 Source:    http://peninsulardigital.com/secciones/sociedad/espectaculos/celebremos-el-dia-internacional-de-la-danza/260514

 

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Jacqueline Estrada clausura jornada dedicada al Día Internacional de la Danza

Diferentes agrupaciones se presentaron en el teatro "Constituyentes del 74"

La Jornada Maya

Chetumal, Quintana Roo
Sábado 13 de abril, 2019

La directora del Instituto de la Cultura y las Artes de Quintana Roo Jacqueline Estrada Peña, clausuró la jornada artística dedicada al Día Internacional de la Danza, celebrada los días 11 y 12 de abril en el teatro “Constituyentes del 74”, con la participación de diferentes agrupaciones.

El público chetumaleño disfrutó de las actuaciones de los alumnos de la Escuela Estatal de Danza, que presentó la coreografía del connotado maestro Armando Yuvero Zamora “El vals”, así como de la Escuela Allegro, la academia Feeling, el grupo “Sabor caribeño” y el “Ballet Folclórico Infantil”.

Actuaron también “Telón 21”, la Escuela Danzarte, la Escuela de Danza Clásica Patty, la Escuela Adagio, la Casa de la Danza, “Xtreme” y “Cocay”; y se presentaron coreografías de los maestros Brandon Lama, Ivonne Guillén y Lilí Kilary, redondeando una propuesta mixta dentro de la danza.

El Día Internacional de la Danza fue establecido por la UNESCO en 1982, atendiendo a una iniciativa del Comité Internacional de la Danza, del Instituto Internacional de Teatro. Para celebrar la danza, se eligió el 29 de abril por ser el natalicio de Jean-Georges Noverre, innovador y estudioso de este arte.

Jacqueline Estrada reconoció la labor creativa de las distintas escuelas y grupos dancísticos que con su quehacer enriquecen la vida cultural chetumaleña, lo que genera un afianzamiento de la identidad, en un ámbito de cohesión social, donde se inhibe la delincuencia y se apuesta por el porvenir.

 

Source: https://www.lajornadamaya.mx/2019-04-13/Jacqueline-Estrada-clausura-jornada-dedicada-al-Dia-Internacional-de-la-Danza 

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JOURNÉES MONDIALES DE LA DANSE

CHALONS-EN-CHAMPAGNE

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  • Le 27/04/2019 de 14:00 à 19:00
  • Le 28/04/2019 de 09:30 à 18:30

Art'Cadence, membre du Conseil international de la danse, le CID, reconnu par l'UNESCO, met en place 2 journées de danse de techniques différentes afin d'attirer l'attention du grand public sur l'art de la danse, et tout particulièrement, toucher un nouveau public qui ne se sent pas concerné dans l'année par les événements danse. 

Des ateliers danse, qu'il vous est possible de suivre sont proposés et animés par des professionnels et animateurs de la danse tous bénévoles.

 

Source:  https://www.chalons-tourisme.com/agenda/journees-mondiales-de-la-danse-fmacha051v50cgpm/

 

 

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B.C. EVENTS: For the week of Saturday, April 13

(These are FREE listings. Submit your event / announcement at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Note: Please do not send posters and pdf’s. Just type out the event details in a simple format in your emails or they may not be accepted.

 

 

Vancouver Vaisakhi Annual Parade

Khalsa Diwan Society of Vancouver (Ross Street Gurdwara) is holding its Vaisakhi Annual Parade on Saturday, April 13. The parade will leave the gurdwara’s premises by 11 a.m. More than 100,000 people line up along the streets to watch and participate in the procession. This is the only Sikh parade sponsored by the City of Vancouver. gurdwara was built in 1970 and completely refurbished and extended in 2018.

Surrey’s Party for the Planet 

In honour of Earth Day, the City of Surrey holds the ninth annual Party for the Planet. This free community event will feature the new under cover Live Green World, environmental workshops, a sustainable marketplace, an acoustic concert series and local vendors on Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Surrey City Hall: Civic Plaza, Atrium and City Centre Library, 13450 10th Avenue. For more information including the full schedule, visit surrey.ca/partyfortheplanet.

 

Boishaki Mela

Celebration of Boishaki Mela by GVBCA from 1 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 at Riverside Signature, 13030 76th Avenue, Surrey. Local community activists and leaders along with MLAs and MPs will be attending this public event and celebrating Bangla New Year with the community. It is going to be an action packed day with fun and entertainment.

Pakistan Canada Association

Annual General Body Meeting on Sunday, April 14 at 6 p.m. in Vancouver Jamia Masjid, 655 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver. Contact Election Chairman Mumtaz Rana at 604-218-0213 for details and to obtain a nomination form. You must be a member in good standing to vote in this election / AGM. General Secretary Hayat Soofi: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

South Asian Seniors: Filing Income Tax Returns Free

Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey informs South Asian seniors that during the tax filing period we can help you to file your income tax returns for the year 2018, free of cost, through the community volunteer program of Canada Revenue Agency, from now to April 30 if you are living in Surrey / Delta. The eligibility criteria: 1.Single individual with annual income limit up to $ 35,000. 2. Couples with annual income up to $ 45,000. 3. Three persons income $47,500, 4. Four persons income $50,000. 5. Five persons or more, add $ 2,500 for additional members. Interest income not over $ 1,000 and this income will be included as total eligibility. With no investment income, no rental income, no business or partnership income and no capital gain or loss. Sin# card and photo identity will be required as proof for documents. If you are eligible, contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, at 604-507-9945 for further information.

 

Volunteers Needed To Help At Tax Time

The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is celebrating 48 years of helping individuals prepare their income tax and benefit returns. CVITP volunteers help complete over half a million tax returns every year for individuals who have a modest-income and a simple tax situation. CRA is once again seeking community organizations to host tax preparation clinics in communities throughout British Columbia (B.C.). It is also looking for volunteers to prepare tax returns. Individuals must be willing to work with their local community organization and have a basic understanding of income tax. Community organizations and their volunteers have offered free tax preparation clinics in various locations including schools, churches, seniors’ residences, and nursing homes. Community organizations find the CVITP an excellent way to reach out to seniors, students, and newcomers to Canada. Last year, over 2,600 volunteers and 420 community organizations in B.C. and Yukon helped over 99,280 individuals prepare their income tax and benefit returns. The CRA offers free training and tax preparation software to community organizations and their volunteers. For more information, call 1-888-805-6662, or visit website at canada.ca/taxes-volunteer. For those who have a modest income and a simple tax situation, volunteers may be able to prepare and file income tax and benefit returns—for free. These clinics are usually open from February to the end of April every year. To find a clinic, go to canada.ca/taxes-help.

 

South Asian Film Education Society

SAFES presents film screening and discussion with director: “My Arms Flew” (Iran, 86 min). Written and directed by Hossein Nuri. Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at SFU Goldcorp Centre (Room 4955), West 149 Hastings Street, Vancouver. The story of Hossein Nuri, who became a mouth-painter after suffering spinal cord injury from torture by SAVAK, the Shah’s secret police. Filmed by his son, Mahmud, the film focuses on Nuri’s painting for an exhibition in the US in order to visit his son who is pursuing an academic career there. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Nuri by teleconference / Skype from Tehran. This event is free and is open to the public.

International Dance Day in Richmond

 

People of all ages are invited to come out and enjoy Celebration: International Dance Day Richmond. On Sunday, April 28 the public can watch and engage in diverse dance styles, view a showcase of dance demonstrations and displays from 1-5 p.m. and watch a multicultural dance performance from 2-4 p.m. On Monday, April 29, join in for free dance workshops from 1-2:30 p.m. Both events are open to people of all ages and abilities and will take place in the Central Atrium at Aberdeen Centre. The events are presented by Clarkson EventsSudnya Dance Academy and Aberdeen Centre, with support from Leading Go, My Gym Richmond, Panda Home Service, Wise Planning Co. and Tourism Richmond. For more information about the events, sponsors and performers visit http://iddrichmond.wixsite.com/iddrichmondbc.

 

Miniature Train Rides

From now until October 15 at 120 North Willingdon, North Burnaby. Open: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays / Sundays / Holidays. Come see / hear / ride 1/8″ scale live steam, diesel and electric trains in action. Over 2 km of tracks. Phone 604-291-0922 or more info.

On India’s Elections

“What’s at stake in india’s elections: Hypernationalism and its victims” on May 5, 2-4 p.m. at Room 7000 SFU Harbor Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Main Speaker: Navsharan Singh, a women’s rights and human rights activist who works with the International Development Research Centre, Canada, in New Delhi. Panelists: Harsh Trivedi, a student of political science and philosophy, and Lubna Moosa, who teaches journalism at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Moderator: Dionne Bunsha, author and journalist. Supported by Hari Sharma Foundation and the Institute for the Humanities, Simon Fraser University.

 

Walk for Alzheimer

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer on Sunday, May 5. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. invites the public to join us. Time: Registration 9:30 a.m. / Walk 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Eaglequest Golf at Coyote Creek, 7778 152nd Street, Surrey. Website: www.walkforalzheimers.ca

Indo-Canadian Business Association of BC

Indo-Canadian Business Association of British Columbia’s (ICBABC) 20th Annual Student Achievement Awards on Friday, May 10. Raise and distribute scholarship: 13-15 scholarships; 10 scholastic awards; one male athletic award and one female athletic award. One special needs award. ICBABC is working with SFU for Punjabi Language full credit course since 2016 and committed to contribute total of $30,000 to promote and expand the Punjabi Language and culture programs. Where: Dhaliwal Banquet Hall, #230 8166 128 Street, Surrey. When: Friday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. The gala will include a speech by keynote speaker, awards presentation, and performances. We will be also recognizing outstanding companies who have continued support for this cause. Tickets start at $50 single or a $350 for the table of 8, Program guide sponsors Full Page $1,000 + 4 event tickets, Half Page $600 + 2 event tickets and Students Sponsorships starts at $2500. More information can be obtained from www.icbabc.com For event information and reservations contact directors: Hardeep Shergill: 604.617.0076 or Rick Dhaliwal: 604.338.6999 or Amarjit Samra: 604.375.2220 or Lovepreet Sanghera: 778.319.4854 or Anoop Randhawa: 778.319.4639 or Gursharan Dhaliwal: 604.725.0134 or Jograj Randhawa: 778.829.2741 or Kanwalpreet (Kim) Trehan: 604.715.6773 or Jasvinder Singh (Jolly) Dhaliwal: 604.551.0014 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen 

 

Sixth Annual Mother’s Day Simran Event hosted by Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen on Friday, May 10, 6-7:30 p.m., at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, 347 Wood Street, New Westminster. Mother’s Day is a special time of the year when we honor and give special recognition to all the mothers for their selfless love in raising and caring for children and families. This is a wonderful way for all communities to come together and show gratitude.

(For more events, visit the “Events” section of our website at voiceonline.com)

 

Source: https://www.voiceonline.com/b-c-events-for-the-week-of-saturday-april-13/

 

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En Tecomán, por segunda ocasión, festejarán el Día Internacional de la Danza “Bailando por la Paz”

Tecomán, Col.- El grupo de Folkloristas Unidos de Colima por segunda ocasión estarán festejando el Día Internacional de la Danza que se conmemora el 29 de abril, y en este municipio se festejará el 27 y 28 bajo el slogan “Bailando por la Paz”, informó en conferencia de prensa el maestro de danza Gerardo Maldonado.

Acompañado de los maestros de danza que forman la Asociación Folcloristas Unidos de Colima, Blanca Bermúdez, Rosa Margarita Cárdenas y Luis Humberto García, Gerardo Maldonado indicó que, dentro del marco de los festejos, el sábado 27 se inicia con recorrido de grupos culturales partiendo del parque El Triangulito hasta llegar al jardín principal donde se llevará a cabo el evento de presentación de varios grupos locales del municipio.

Informó que como invitados especiales se tendrán tres grupos importantes incluyendo al ballet folclórico de San Cristóbal de las Casas, que se presentará a partir de las 5 de la tarde del día 22, en las instalaciones del centro de seguridad del IMSS y que fue invitado por la maestra Blanca Bermúdez.

 

En este festival se presentarán los ballets folklóricos mazatlecos de Mazatlán, Sinaloa y el ballet magisterial de León Guanajuato y el domingo se tendrá la participación de todos grupos locales.Gerardo Maldonado señaló que este tipo de eventos tienen la finalidad de traer un esparcimiento agradable a nuestro municipio “y, aparte, como vemos nuestro slogan, Bailando por la Paz, es algo que necesitamos”, puntualizó

Source: http://www.colimanoticias.com/en-tecoman-por-segunda-ocasion-festejaran-el-dia-internacional-de-la-danza-bailando-por-la-paz/

 

 

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Wellington celebrates International Dance Day

 

MEDIA RELEASE

5th April 2019

Wellington celebrates International Dance Day with dance workshops and performances.

 Movement is a language spoken by us all. Movement is a universal language that belongs to everybody. “ - Karima MANSOUR (https://www.international-dance-day.org/messageauthor.html)

As part of UNESCO’s global celebrations for International Dance Day, YouthDance Education Trust is presenting a FREE programme of dance activities at Te Papa in Wellington on Sunday 28th of April.

Opening, 10.45am

Favourite nineties pop bands battle it out on the soundtrack of the opening performance by Shut Up and DanceAfter trying out a few moves on the Te Papa forecourt head up to the level two foyer where renowned dancer and choreographer, Tanemahuta Gray, will give the welcome.

Workshops, 11.10am – 2.45pm

Have-a-go and learn a new dance - with nine workshops to choose from there is something for all ages and abilities, from Hip Hop to West African dance. Grab a partner and join in the Scottish ceilidh with traditional Celtic music from Victoria University Folk Club. It’s the last day of the school holidays and we have some workshops just for kids including Hawaiian dance, ballet, Capoeira and jazz dance.

Performances, 3.00 – 4.00pm

We celebrate the diversity of dance in Wellington with a performance on the Te Papa marae. Enjoy the percussive rhythms, sounds and dances of Africa, with Moringa Dancers and Kubatana; experience Indian classical dance from the vibrant Mayur Dance Academy; Polish children’s dance ensemble Orleta present traditional folkloric dances; and Mirian Caberlon’s Belly dancers join us for the first time; other cultural performances include Samoan Sasa and Israeli dance, plus a variety of dance genres - contemporary dance, hip hop and jazz.

International Dance Day

UNESCO’s International Dance Day was created to celebrate dance, revel in the universality of this art form, cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers, and bring people together with a common language - dance. YouthDance Education was formed in 2000 in Wellington and every year we produce a free International Dance Day event.

Source: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1904/S00126/wellington-celebrates-international-dance-day.htm

 

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Convoca SeCultura a artistas para el Día Internacional de la Danza

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¡Todos a bailar! participa en el festejo del Día Internacional de la Danza

 

Morelia, Michoacán (Boletín).- El Gobierno del Estado, por medio de la Secretaría de Cultura de Michoacán (Secum), invita a los grupos de danza y bailarines de la entidad, a participar en el festejo del Día Internacional de la Danza a realizarse el 29 de abril, en el Teatro Ocampo de Morelia. Podrán acudir al evento los grupos independientes e institucionales, asociaciones civiles, universidades y bailarines de Michoacán, profesionales, semi-profesionales o aficionados, que cuenten con trabajo dancístico de cualquier rama y estilo de la danza. Los interesados deberán solicitar al Departamento de Danza de la Secum, ubicado en Ignacio Zaragoza, número 247, colonia Centro, Código Postal 58000, en Morelia, su hoja de registro impresa, a fin de llenarla e integrar todos los datos solicitados, así como entregar de forma personal la música en formato MP3, en una memoria USB y/o Disco Compacto y/o Digital. Las presentaciones no deberán exceder de los 10 minutos, ni ser menor a 3 minutos. Sólo por cuestiones de fuerza mayor, lo anteriormente señalado se podrá enviar por paquetería y/o correo electrónico, con previo aviso y acuerdo con la Jefatura del Departamento de Danza. El plazo de la inscripción para participar cerrará a las tres de la tarde del viernes 12 de abril. Los primeros 30 que cumplan con los requisitos establecidos en esta invitación, serán los que se presenten en la celebración.

 La lista de participantes y programación será publicada el 22 de abril de 2019, mediante medios electrónicos de la Secum, y en el Departamento de Danza. Para mayores informes favor de comunicarse al teléfono (443) 6 88 1289 y 6 88 21 18, y en el correo electrónico This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; la convocatoria completa puede consultarse en cultura.michoacan.gob.mx


Source: https://www.mimorelia.com/todos-a-bailar-participa-en-el-festejo-del-dia-internacional-de-la-danza/

 

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Auditorio Barañáin celebra el Día internacional de la Danza

Con motivo del Día Internacional de la Danza, Carlos III, se convertirá el día 13 de Abril, en una enorme aula de ballet clásico

 

Pamplona-Barañáin, 8 de abril de 2019

La Asociación por la Danza en Navarra, “Haizea”, presenta un año más su programa de actividades. En esta ocasión se dividirá en dos jornadas: la primera, el sábado, 13 de abril, a las 12:00 horas, en la Avenida Carlos III, la danza saldrá a la calle. Y al día siguiente, el domingo 14 de abril, a las 19:30 horas, en Auditorio Barañáin, sede de la Asociación “Haizea”, se culminará esta celebración con la ya tradicional Gala de Teatro.

Con motivo del Día Internacional de la Danza, Carlos III, se convertirá el día 13 de Abril, en una enorme aula de ballet clásico. Una barra de ballet, será la protagonista de este día, como ya viene siendo tradición; esa barra, acogerá a cientos de bailarines que darán inicio a estas jornadas. Los miembros de “Haizea”, allí, crearán un espacio escénico para albergar diferentes coreografías: Claqué, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Danza Contemporánea… 

De la mano de los miembros de “Haizea”, Arantxa Villanueva Escuela de Danza, Escuela de Danza de Navarra, Academia de Baile Eva Espuelas, Escuela de Danza Ravel, Escuela de Danza Andrés Beraza, Diana Casas Escuela de Danza, Fundación Atena y Auditorio Barañain Auditorioa, se podrá disfrutar de las distintas disciplinas del mundo de la danza, frente al monumento “Del Encierro” en Carlos III.

El domingo, 14 de Abril a las 19:30 horas, Auditorio Barañain, sede de la Asociación, acogerá una Gala de Teatro llena de arte. Este espacio escénico es el lugar apropiado ya que alberga un escenario perfecto para acoger la danza en su máximo esplendor. Un espectáculo de casi dos horas, donde las escuelas presentarán sus mejores repertorios sobre el escenario de Auditorio Barañain.

Este año, “Haizea”, contará con la presencia del joven bailarín navarro Óscar Pascual López, que en la actualidad estudia danza contemporánea en el Conservatorio de Amberes. Óscar Pascual será el encargado de poner el broche final de este Día Internacional de la Danza en Auditorio Barañain.

Las entradas para todos los espectáculos ya están a la venta en la web www.auditoriobaranain.com y en la taquilla del auditorio abierta de martes a viernes, de 18.00 h a 20:00 h y dos horas antes de cada espectáculo.

 

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En el Día Internacional de la Danza lanzan Plataforma Danza Bogotá

 

La Plataforma Danza Bogotá surge en el 2019 a partir de un proceso de estudio realizado por la Gerencia de danza con el objetivo de promover el campo profesional de la danza en Bogotá, reconociendo los procesos continuos de creación de diferentes agentes que participan en ella.

Este día se realizará el lanzamiento de este nuevo Programa donde se presentarán los siete bailarines multiplicadores y se realizará un conversatorio con los directores de las seis compañías residentes permanentes de la Plataforma. El ingreso a este evento es con invitación.
Ubicación
Lugar del Evento
Teatro Estudio – Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo
Calle 170 No. 67 – 51

 Source: http://www.radiosantafe.com/2019/04/03/en-el-dia-internacional-de-la-danza-lanzan-plataforma-danza-bogota/

 

 

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Murcia acogerá más de una decena de actividades con motivo del Día Mundial de la Danza

Fuente: Ayuntamiento de Murcia

En el programa, que se desarrollará desde mañana hasta el 12 de mayo, destaca una Gala de Folklore Murciano en el Jardín de la Seda y cuatro espectáculos en la plaza del Cardenal Belluga

 

El concejal de Promoción Económica, Cultura y Programas Europeos, Jesús Pacheco, ha presentado esta mañana el programa que se llevará a cabo con motivo del Día Mundial de la Danza y que consistirá en una serie de actividades, galas y danzas desde el jueves 4 de abril hasta el 12 de mayo.

La programación comenzará mañana jueves 4 de abril a las 17:30 horas con la entrega de premios de la VII Edición del Concurso de Dibujo y la V Edición de Redacción con la participación de los talleres de Enseñanzas Elementales y el 3º Curso de Enseñanzas Profesionales en el Teatro ESAD y el Conservatorio de Danza. La jornada finalizará con la Gala de Danza de los talleres de Enseñanzas Elementales a las 19:30 horas.

El martes 9 de abril se celebrará la Gala de Danza Contemporánea ‘La danza con el corazón' a las 20:00 horas en el Teatro Circo, a beneficio de la Asociación Todo Corazón. En la gala participarán alumnos de 5º y 6º de Enseñanzas Profesionales de Danza Contemporánea.

El miércoles 10, también el Teatro Circo acogerá la Gala de Danza Clásica a beneficio de la ONG Cirugía Solidaria en la que participan alumnos de 5º y 6º Enseñanzas Profesionales de Danza Clásica.                                     

El domingo 21 de abril tendrá lugar la Gala Folklore Murciano en el Jardín de la Seda a las 11:00 horas, en la que participarán alumnos de Enseñanzas Profesionales de Danza Española.

El lunes 29 de abril se realizarán en la plaza Cardenal Belluga dos clases maestras de danza contemporánea, danza clásica y flamenco, una a las 11:00 horas, y otra a las 18:00 horas.

El viernes 3 de mayo, tendrán lugar otros dos espectáculos en la plaza Cardenal Belluga las 10:00 horas y a las 16:00 horas con la participación de alumnos de Enseñanzas Profesionales y Enseñanzas Elementales.

El domingo 12 de mayo, culminará la celebración del Día Mundial de la Danza con la Gala ‘Danza con el corazón', a favor de la Asociación Todo Corazón Región de Murcia.

El concejal de Promoción Económica, Cultura y Programas Europeos, Jesús Pacheco, ha explicado que "con este programa buscamos que la danza se sitúe en primera línea de las artes escénicas y atraer la atención del público en general sobre el arte y la cultura de la danza, poniendo especial énfasis en la captación de nuevos públicos. Asimismo hay que destacar que en el programa tienen cabida distintos géneros uniendo así todas las danzas como española, flamenco, contemporánea, clásica..."

Para más información se puede acceder a la página web www.cpdanza.com

El Día Internacional de la Danza se celebra el 29 de abril desde 1982. Fue declarado por la Unesco, como una iniciativa del Comité Internacional de Danza, que pertenece al Instituto Internacional de Teatro. Se escogió este día en particular para conmemorar el natalicio del bailarín y profesor de ballet francés Jean-Georges Noverre, quien se conoce como el padre del ballet moderno. Noverre debutó en la corte de Luis XV, hizo parte de la Compañía de ballet de la Ópera Cómica de París y fue nombrado por María Antonieta como profesor de danza de la corte de París. Además, a través de su trabajo, se encargó de que la danza fuera vista no sólo como una forma de entretenimiento, sino como una forma de arte una disciplina independiente

 

Source: https://www.murcia.com/noticias/2019/04/03-murcia-acogera-mas-de-una-decena-de-actividades-con-motivo-del-dia-mundial-de-la-danza.asp

 

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April 2019 Festivals, Events and Holiday Calendar: Chaitra Navratri to Gudi Padwa to Rama Navami, Know All Important Dates and List of Hindu Fasts for the Month

 

 

Days in 2019 are flying by so fast that we are already in the fourth month of the year. Yes, it’s April 2019, and it’s time to look at the festivals, international days, bank holidays, and events calendar. Speaking festivals and important days, this month is so very full of it. There are several religious festivals from different faiths and cultures such as Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti among many in Hinduism; Vaisakhi or Baisakhi in Sikhism; Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Christianity; Mahavir Jayanti, one of the most important religious festivals for Jains. Not only religious observances, but April is also full of international days such as April Fools’ Day, World Health Day, Earth Day, International Dance Day, and so many more. Let us look at the April 2019 calendar in detail, the important days and events to commemorate, along with religious festivals, birth and death anniversaries. Calendar 2019 For Free Download in PDF: Know List of Hindu Festivals, Holidays, Fasts According to Drik Panchang, Kalnirnay, Lala Ramswaroop Calendars Online.

The first day of April is celebrated as April Fools’ Day, a day dedicated to practical jokes and hoaxes. 1st of April in India is also declared as Bank’s Holiday. Month’s first Hindu fast (vrat), Papamochani Ekadashi to please Lord Vishnu also falls on the day. It is believed devotees who observe this fast get riddance of all their ‘mistakes’ and ‘sins’. April 6 is the most important day of the first week. It will mark the beginning of Chaitra Navratri or Vasanta Navratri, one of the four Navratri (nine nights) dedicated to Goddess Durga. Meanwhile, Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi (Chaitra Sukladi) in Andhra Pradesh, two spring-time festivals are celebrated as the New Year’s Day. The opening week of April will conclude with Cheti Chand or Jhulelal Jayanti, a festival which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year for the Sindhi Hindus. Speaking of important days, the week will see days such as World Autism Awareness Day, National Maritime Day, World Health Day and many more.

 
 

Yamuna Chhath on April 11 and Rama Navami on April 14 are two of the biggest festivals in the second week. Yamuna Chhath also known as ‘Yamuna Jayanti’ is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and is celebrated with great fun and enthusiasm in Mathura and Vrindavan. As for Rama Navami, it is one of the major Hindu festivals commemorating the birthday of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. April 14 will also be celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti, an annual festival observed to commemorate the memory of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. On the very same day, Vaisakhi, a religious Sikhs festival will also be observed. Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi marks the Punjabi New Year. In the next week, Pôhela Boishakh, also known as Bengali New Year on April 15, Mahavir Jayanti on April 17, Hanuman Jayanti and Good Friday on April 19, Easter on April 21 will draw major attractions.

List of International Days and Bank Holidays in April 2019

Sr. No. Date Day Event Days
1. April 1 Monday Bank’s Holiday
2. April 1 Monday April Fools' Day
3. April 2 Tuesday World Autism Awareness Day
4. April 2 Tuesday International Children's Book Day
5. April 5 Friday National Maritime Day
6. April 6 Saturday International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
7. April 6 Saturday International Pillow Fight Day
8. April 7 Sunday World Health Day
9. April 7 Sunday International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide
10. April 10 Wednesday World Homeopathy Day
11. April 10 Wednesday Siblings Day
12. April 12 Friday Equal Pay Day
13. April 14 Sunday Pohela Boishakh (Bangla New Year's Day)
14. April 16 Tuesday World Voice Day
15. April 17 Wednesday World Haemophilia Day
16. April 18 Thursday International Day For Monuments and Sites
17. April 18 Thursday National High Five Day
18. April 18 Thursday International Day For Monuments and Sites
19. April 20 Saturday Chinese Language Day
20. April 21 Sunday National Tea Day
21. April 22 Monday International Mother Earth Day and Earth Day
22. April 23 Tuesday English Language Day
23. April 23 Tuesday Spanish Language Day
24. April 24 Wednesday World Meningitis Day
25. April 24 Wednesday International Sculpture Day
26. April 25 Thursday DNA day
27. April 25 Thursday World Penguin Day
28. April 25 Thursday World Malaria Day
29. April 25 Thursday Anzac Day
30. April 29 Monday International Dance Day
31. April 30 Tuesday International Jazz Day
32. April 30 Tuesday Honesty Day

April 2019 Calendar With Hindu Fasts and Dates

Sr. No. Date Day Event Days
1. April 1 Monday Papamochani Ekadashi
2. April 2 Tuesday Pradosha Vrata
3. April 3 Wednesday Masik Shivaratri
4. April 4 Thursday Darsha Amavasya
5. April 5 Friday Chaitra Amavasya; Anvadhan
6. April 6 Saturday Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi (Chaitra Sukladi), Ishti, Chandra Darshan
7. April 7 Sunday Cheti Chand or Jhulelal Jayanti
8. April 8 Monday Gauri Puja, Gangaur, Matsya Jayanti, Masik Karthigai
9. April 9 Tuesday Vinayaka Chaturthi, Lakshmi Panchami
10. April 10 Wednesday Skanda Sashti, Rohini Vrat
11. April 11 Thursday Yamuna Chhath
12. April 12 Wednesday Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins
13. April 13 Saturday Masik Durgashtami, Rama Navami, Tara Jayanti
14. April 14 Sunday Rama Navami *ISKCON, Swaminarayan Jayanti, Solar New Year, Mesha Sankranti, Baisakhi, Puthandu, Ambedkar Jayanti
15. April 15 Monday Kamada Ekadashi, Pohela Boishakha, Vishu Kani
16. April 16 Tuesday Gauna Kamada Ekadashi, Vaishnava Kamada Ekadashi, Vamana Dwadashi
17. April 17 Wednesday Pradosha Vrat, Mahavir Swami Jayanti
18. April 19 Friday Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends, Chaitra Purnima, Chaitra Purnima Vrat, Anvadhan, Chitra Pournami, Good Friday
19. April 20 Saturday Ishti, Vaishakha Begins* North
20. April 21 Sunday Easter
21. April 22 Monday Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi
22. April 26 Friday Kalashtami
23. April 30 Tuesday Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti

In the last week of April, there are not many religious observances but a great many important international events. There are days dedicated to languages such as Chinese Language Day, English Language Day and Spanish Language Day. April also has a number of days dedicated to health and wellness such as World Autism Awareness Day, World Health Day, World Malaria Day, World Haemophilia Day, World Meningitis Day and more. So that was it for April, keep glued to this section as we will return with the monthly calendar of May 2019.

 

Source: https://www.latestly.com/lifestyle/festivals-events/april-2019-festivals-events-and-holiday-calendar-chaitra-navratri-to-gudi-padwa-to-rama-navami-know-all-important-dates-and-list-of-hindu-fasts-for-the-month-731052.html

 

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« Lise », pour célébrer le réveil de l’IDDLWR

PUBLIÉ 2019-04-01

L’Institut de danse Lynn Williams Rouzier a présenté « Lise, la fille mal gardée », une comédie romantique en ballet, le 30 mars 2019, dans les jardins de Djoumbala. Ce spectacle, le premier depuis que le local de l’institution a été incendié, a semblé signifier son sursaut vers l’avenir.

 

Il n’y a pas que les parents d’élèves à avoir répondu à l’appel de l’IDDLWR le samedi 30 mars 2019. Des anciens danseurs de la compagnie de danse et aussi des chorégraphes et directeurs d’autres compagnies étaient bien des leurs.

La soirée débute avec la distribution des certificats d’adhésion d’une trentaine d’étudiants décernés par le Conseil international de la danse de l’Unesco. Un moment émouvant tant pour les étudiants que pour Lynn et Marynn, toutes heureuses que cette bonne nouvelle ait survenue tandis que leur institution était en pleine épreuve.

Le spectacle s’ouvre avec le réveil dans une campagne de Simone, jouée par Marynn Rouzier. C’est une veille femme à la fois sévère avec sa fille Lise, incarnée par Berisha Fareau, mais assez boute-en-train quand elle est en société.

Lise, le personnage principal, entretient une relation passionnelle avec Colas (Ronael Chery). Laquelle passion qu’elle cache à sa mère qui se montre très sévère dans sa façon d’élever sa fille. Il arrive que sa mère la fouette, la surveille à longueur de journée.

L’épreuve va commencer quand Thomas (James Celestin Junior), un riche vigneron, se pointe chez Simone pour demander la main de sa fille pour son fils Alain (Frantziou Delcine). Colas, qui ne veut pas perdre la bataille face à ce compétiteur, rôde toujours dans les parages. Il lui est arrivé d’ailleurs de surprendre sa dulcinée en train de danser avec Alain, qui est très maladroit. Heureusement, Lise affichera sa préférence publiquement pour lui. Un orage soudain vient interrompre ce beau spectacle auquel assistent tant de gens dont Simone.

Quand cette dernière rentre à la maison avec sa fille, elle la ferme à double tour dans sa chambre. C’est alors que Thomas et son fils se pointent avec un notaire pour sceller le contrat de mariage. Lise et son amant sortent de la chambre et demandent à Simone de bénir leur union. Ce qu’elle fait sans broncher. Comme la plupart des grands ballets, “Lise” se clôt avec un duo des deux premiers rôles.

Un ruban orange est revenu plusieurs fois dans l’exécution de l’œuvre. Il a d’abord été déposé quelque part par Lise en gage de loyauté à Colas. Les deux amoureux ont ensuite exécuté l’une des danses les plus romantiques de la soirée où ils se liaient et se déliaient avec le ruban.

Marynn s’est révélée assez crédible en incarnant cette paysanne revêche parfois qu’est son personnage. Elle a chaussé pour l’occasion de grosses bottes, une robe bouffante grotesque et une chevelure poivre sel. Un autre acteur qui a eu l’adhésion du public, c’est bien Frantziou Delcine. Son accoutrement et sa gestuelle ont aidé conséquemment à camper le personnage ridicule qu’est Alain.

Le rendez-vous s’est clos avec les remerciements d’usage, un homage à plusieurs personnes pour leur implication dans l’organisation du spectacle et surtout le rappel de la participation d’une délégation de l’IDDLWR à la finale le 12 avril 2019 à New York du Youth America Grand Prix.

 

Source: https://www.lenouvelliste.com/article/199909/lise-pour-celebrer-le-reveil-de-liddlwr

 

 

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Abren convocatoria por el Día Internacional de la Danza

La Secretaría de Cultura de General Pueyrredon, realizará una gran muestra de esta disciplina artística abordando sus diferentes estilos y modalidades.

El próximo 29 de abril se celebra el Día Internacional de la Danza, fecha establecida por la Unesco en 1982. Con la finalidad de conmemorar este día, la Secretaría de Cultura de General Pueyrredon, realizará una gran muestra de esta disciplina artística abordando sus diferentes estilos y modalidades.

Para participar los interesados deberán enviar un mail a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. los siguientes datos: Nombre de la compañía o institución, profesores y/o responsables, cantidad de bailarines, género de cada coreografía y teléfono de contacto. Las propuestas se recibirán hasta el 30 de marzo.

Una vez finalizada la inscripción se iniciará el proceso de selección donde cada grupo postulante deberá presentar hasta dos coreografías de cualquier género. Las mismas no deben superar los 10 minutos de duración.  Para más información comunicarse telefónicamente al 495-6618 de lunes a viernes de 9 a 15.

 

Source: https://puntonoticias.com/16-03-2019-abren-convocatoria-por-el-dia-internacional-de-la-danza/

 

 

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A heritage walk on the origin of Odisha‘s classical dance form

danseuse took part in the 72 nd weekly walk at on Sunday on the occasion of International Dance Day. She explained the genesis, evolution, patronage and the traditions of this dance form at the event. The theme of the heritage walk was love of dance, dancers and how Odisha’s classical form of dance originated from the temple sculptures. She was the dance guide for the participants and explained various mudras on the walls of the temples. Barring rain, people from various walks of life took part in the heritage trail and enjoyed the Sunday morning and got to know a lot about the temples in Old Town. The walk that started from temple ended at Ekamra Van. 

 

Source: https://grovecityreview.com/a-heritage-walk-on-the-origin-of-odishas-classical-dance-form/354390/

 

 

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Μεγάλη επιτυχία για τον εορτασμό της Παγκόσμιας Ημέρας Χορού στην Καλαμάτα! (photos & video)

 

Με μεγάλη επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε εχθές, Κυριακή 29 Απριλίου, στην Κεντρική Πλατεία Καλαμάτας μία υπέροχη εκδήλωση αφιερωμένη στον χορό, στο πλαίσιο της Παγκόσμιας Ημέρας Χορού!

Αρκετός κόσμος παραβρέθηκε και απόλαυσε χορευτικές επιδείξεις από Σχολές και Συλλόγους Χορού της Καλαμάτας, τα μέλη των οποίων ξεσήκωσαν τον κόσμο με τις χορευτικές τους ικανότητες! Πολλά είδη χορού και πολύ κέφι συνέθεσαν μία φανταστική βραδιά στην πόλη μας, που ολοκληρώθηκε και με τη συμμετοχή του κόσμου!

Η παρουσιάστρια της εκδήλωσης και ραδιοφωνική παραγωγός ου City Fm 103.8 , Λίνα Καλαποθάκη, με τον μοναδικό της τρόπο ανέβασε ακόμη περισσότερο τη διάθεση όλων!

Ήταν μια χορευτική εκδήλωση του τμήματος Καλαμάτας του Διεθνούς Συμβουλίου Χορού CID. Με σύνθημα το «Βάλτε τον χορό στη ζωή σας» ανανεώσαμε το ραντεβού μας για την επόμενη χρονιά!

Την υποστήριξη και αυτού του μεγάλου event είχαν τα αγαπημένα μας μέσα...

 

Source: http://messiniaradio.gr/blog/2018/04/30/megali-epitychia-gia-ton-eortasmo-tis-pagkosmias-imeras-choroy-stin-kalamata-photos-video/ 

 

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Trofeo Nazionale Eufronio: quando la Danza è anche Arte

Solitamente i Concorsi di Danza pongono un particolare e doveroso focus verso l’aspetto coreografico, dei costumi, dei passi non potendo, per ragione di spazi contenuti, estendere l’esibizione verso realtà circostanti.

La simbiosi Arte, Cultura, Danza è magistralmente racchiusa nel Trofeo Nazionale Eufronioche si svolgerà nel Teatro Lea Padovani di Montalto di Castro il prossimo 29 Aprile 2018

Non è un caso aver stabilito la data del 29 aprile perché proprio quel giorno si festeggia la Giornata Mondiale della Danza promossa dal Consiglio Internazionale della Danza (C.I.D.) sotto l’egida dell’UNESCO.

 

Il mondo della Danza, quel giorno, dedicherà le proprie esibizioni per celebrare l’importante evento che, simbolicamente, abbraccerà tutti gli “attori” siano essi ballerini, coreografi, costumisti, scuole e…pubblico.

Dei componenti la Giuria, tutti di alto profilo professionale ed artistico con una significativa carriera alle spalle ne abbiamo parlato con il nostro precedente articolo

https://www.lamacinamagazine.it/trofeo-nazionale-di-danza-eufronio/

mentre ora vogliamo sottolineare che il Trofeo Eufronio intende non soltanto presentare uno spettacolo evento di ottima Danza Classica, Moderna, Contemporanea, Hip Hop ma anche coniugare la Danza come espressione di Arte e Cultura diffusa.

Chi è Eufronio?

La prima risposta è: il premio che si vince.

Non è solo questo ma è, in realtà, un importante riconoscimento premiante altamente simbolico legato al mondo dell’Arte e della Cultura.

Il Cratere di Eufronio, o anche Cratere di Sarpedonte, è un cratere a calice decorato a figure rosse modellato dal ceramista Euxitheos e dipinto da Eufronio intorno al 515 a.C.

E’ un pezzo unico, di inestimabile valore proveniente da una tomba etrusca saccheggiata.

Rimase esposto dal 1972 al Metropolitan Museum di New York e solo nel 2006, a seguito di intense trattative, è stato restituito allo stato italiano che lo conserva nel Museo Nazionale di Tarquinia.

Questo è il merito che va riconosciuto all’A.S.D. Dimensione Danza 2000

http://www.dimensionedanza2000.com/

che con sapienza e professionalità ha saputo coniugare la Danza come una delle espressioni della Cultura e dell’Arte.

Un particolare ringraziamento a Vincenzo Ceripa e alla Direttrice Artistica e Docente Alessandra Ceripa per aver organizzato l’evento.

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Source: https://www.lamacinamagazine.it/trofeo-nazionale-eufronio-quando-la-danza-e-anche-arte/

 

 

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L’Accademia delle Arti celebra la Giornata Mondiale della Danza

L’Accademia delle Arti celebra la Giornata Mondiale della Danza

domenica 29 aprile 2018 e non sarà una semplice giornata che presenta le esibizioni degli allievi dell’Accademia.
Sarà invece un incontro ricco di significato che vedrà protagonisti anche i Maestri, la Direttrice Artistica Catia di Gaetano e tutti gli intervenuti che si uniranno per rendere il giusto omaggio e per riaffermare il valore artistico e culturale della Giornata Mondiale della Danza promossa dal Consiglio Internazionale della Danza (C.I.D.) sotto l’egida dell’UNESCO.
Vedi precedente nostro articolo:

Simbolicamente, il 29 aprile, tutti i ballerini, i coreografi, i docenti, le scuole e perché no, anche tutti gli appassionati della Danza, dedicheranno la loro lezione, il loro saggio, la loro performance, il loro entusiasmo alla celebrazione della Giornata.

L’Accademia delle Arti si presenta a questo appuntamento ponendo un particolare focusincentrato sulla Danza Moderna e Coreografica condotto dal Maestro Mauro Mosconi e su un pregevole laboratorio di Passo a Due con il Maestro Gabriele Cupelli.
L’incontro del 29 aprile presso l’Accademia delle Arti unirà l’aspetto conviviale, celebrativo e professionale come merita l’evento.

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Source: https://www.lamacinamagazine.it/laccademia-delle-arti-celebra-la-giornata-mondiale-della-danza/

 

 

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Driven To Dance: Plus, Details On Free Summer Camp For Kids

 

A worldwide event might just have you driven to dance!

"International Dance Day" is officially this Sunday, but all over the world this weekend dance studios are celebrating in their own way.

Newswatch 16's Ryan Leckey spotlighted the global campaign on Thursday.  The goal is to give people  a chance to explore various genres for free ranging from ballet to tap as well as hiphop.

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Scranton Civic Ballet is  hosting a free event that ties into this worldwide movement.  Organizers say "instructors, staff, board of directors and current students will be available to answer any questions at the free-to-the public event.  Classes will be available for children ages 3 and up."

Open House: Celebrating International Day of Dance

A Chance To Try Tap, Jazz, & Ballet

This Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Scranton Civic Ballet Company

234 Mifflin Avenue

(570) 343-0115

Scranton Civic Ballet is also hosting a free summer camp for kids.

“Go With The Flow”

Free Summer Camp For Kids Ages 9 – 14

Experience Art Through The Environment

Hosted By Scranton Civic Ballet

July 30 - August 5

Sign-Ups Now Underway:

(570) 343-0115

 

Source:  http://wnep.com/2018/04/26/driven-to-dance-plus-details-on-free-summer-camp-for-kids/

 

 

 

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Silicon ballet: will technology affect the future of dance?

As part of Lyon Dance Biennale, three European institutions – Theatre de Liege in Belgium, Sadler’s Wells in the UK and Maison de la Danse in France – will co-host an event in September billed as a “hackathon for dance”. A hackathon being when various technologically minded people come together for a short intense period of time to collaborate on software or other tech projects.

The Dansathon borrows this idea, bringing together interdisciplinary teams working in dance, technology, design and communication. Running for 72 hours, the programme will combine their skills and ideas to explore new territories for the creation of dance and for audience development.

Maxime Fleuriot, conseiller artistique (artistic adviser) at Maison de la Danse in Lyon, which presents the Biennale, explains how the project started: “Two years ago, we initiated in Lyon and Paris a sort of symposium on the issue of dance and new technologies. We had the same wish as BNP Paribas [the project’s funder] to explore this issue, and we wanted to have a kind of dance hackathon.”

The BNP Paribas Foundation for Culture supports arts and culture projects across the world, mostly focused in Europe. It has been supporting Maison de la Danse for a remarkable 33 years.

Majorie Carre, who runs the performing arts programme at BNP Paribas, tells me: “We of course ask ourselves questions about how to innovate, how to collaborate, how to develop new approaches to creation, something that creates something different, and the approach of hackathons seems to us very appropriate. We work with artists and organisations in a long-term way to support the development of artists and ideas – we don’t support projects on a short-term basis, but rather the path and trajectory of an artist. For example, we’ve recently started supporting Hofesh Shechter [and] we’ve been supporting Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui for six years.

“We’ve been looking to support innovation in dance – new fields, new approaches etc – and we’re interested in what happens at the crossroads of dance and new technologies, and how technology might interfere with dance creation to produce something different. We’ve started supporting artists who look in this direction.”

Fleuriot continues: “Maison de la Danse is really developing its attention on digital art and dance. We have an international video dance platform, with about 500,000 viewers every year, so that’s the trigger point for the project. We suggested inviting Theatre de Liege to join us as a partner. We are very close to Sadler’s Wells, as well, and we admire what they do. We were very pleased that they joined the initiative.”

 

Source: https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/2018/will-technology-affect-future-dance-festival-international-dance-day/

 

 

 

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Showcase of African dance and food

The Centre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT) performed their Dancing Prisms this weekend to highlight International Dance Day and will showcase African Gumbo next month to celebrate Africa Month.

Lisa Wilson, the head of dance at UCT said the purpose of International Dance Day, which is next Sunday, is to promote dance in all its forms across the world, while at the same time creating awareness and understanding about the value it brings as well as to share the joy of it wither others.

Maxwell Rani, who heads the African Dance department at UCT said to celebrate Africa Month they would be hosting African Gumbo on May 5.

The event will showcase a number of African dance pieces as well traditional African foods.

“The narrative of African Gumbo is based on Africa itself. There will be gumboot dancing to traditional dancing as well as African contemporary.”

The focus is on the decolonisation and appreciation of African dance. It also highlights cultural appropriation.

“It will be based on educating people to break the barriers of stereotypes.”

It is about creating conver- sations. He said there will be a stage set up in the parking lot outside the school. “We want to be as relaxed as possible and the students are going to bring special dishes from their homes, but it must be proudly South African or African.”

He said the event was open to anybody. Rani, together with Zakhele Koyana, Silumko Koyana and Wilson, will be choreographing a few pieces and Mandla Mbothwe will be performing spoken word.

To kick things off this weekend, they held their Dancing Prism, directed by Wilson, which featured a range of dance genres. There was a live art dance performance by Ebrahim Medell and Gerard Samuel, a Caribbean dance by Wilson, African Contemporary by Rani, a dance film by Louise Coetzer, classical ballet by Nicolette Loxton, Irish dance by Wendy Mays, Spanish dance by Zethu Mtati and Orit Laskov, Latin dance by students and ballroom champions Bjorn Cupido and Donnlyn Fischer as well as a contemporary dance by Janine Booysens and Byron Klaasen.

The performances, she said, were fuelled by International Dance Day.

“As part of our decolonising agenda in our department, it is important that we celebrate, share and validate the diverse expressions in dance in South Africa as well as the diverse embodied histories that UCT staff and students bring to the institution.”

She said in South Africa there were so many cultures with their own dance styles that you don’t need to look outside of the country for different dance styles.

“You talk about International Dance Day, but we didn’t need to go out into the world to find it. Just to be in South Africa alone is an ode to International Dance Day. There is so much richness and diversity that is not always honoured or brought together in one space. It is meaningful that we are all together on one stage despite our different embodied stories. It also reveals that we are far more connected than we think.”

She said that Dancing Prism revealed the power and beauty of dance. Wilson said the importance of celebrating Africa Month through the concept of African Gumbo was to break moulds.

“It is about moving away from stratified spaces to the whole thing of bringing back community to a place that is often seen as a place of strictness or very stratified lines or ways of being. We want to break out from those moulds.”

African Gumbo takes place at UCT on May 5 at 5.30pm and entry is a minimum of R10.

 

Source: https://www.iol.co.za/weekend-argus/showcase-of-african-dance-and-food-14584837

 

 

 

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Torrevieja launch their Spring Cultural Programme

Music, theatre, concerts and exhibitions form the bulk of the Spring Programme that aims to “take culture to the streets” and in which there are bigger than ever plans for the LGBTI Pride Day, a street circus festival and a celebration of International Dance Day during this coming week from 25 to 29 April.

In announcing the new programme the Councillor for Culture, Domingo Pérez, was accompanied at the press conference by the head of the Department of Exhibitions, Carolina Martinez, and by the Principal of the Municipal School of Dance, Lola Morales, who will be making her contribution at the International Day Festival.

International Jazz Day will be held on April 30 and the street Circus Festival will get underway on Friday June 29 with a children’s workshop on Paseo de Vista Alegre.

The councillor lso referred to the significant number of exhibitions that can be enjoyed and the tribute to Miguel Hernández that will merge music, poetry and an audiovisual on June 16 at the Palacio de la Música.

The full programme can be downloaded here. PRIMAVERA CULTURAL 2018-IMP

 

Source: http://www.theleader.info/2018/04/19/torrevieja-launch-spring-cultural-programme/#

 

 

 

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Los conjuntos Weisman Sánchez Galarza y Primero Oriental convocan para participar en sendas actividades para celebrar el Día Internacional de la Danza, el 29 de abril.

Alejandro Ferreira, director del conjunto municipal de danzas folclóricas Weisman Sánchez Galarza, expresó que ya vienen trabajando en la organización de esta celebración, más allá de otras propuestas que seguramente se realicen durante esa jornada. 
«La mejor forma de hacerlo sin duda que es bailando, pero en esta oportunidad queremos hacerlo con la participación de todos los duraznenses bailarines, profesionales o no y de cualquier género musical», señaló.
Ferreira indicó que durante esa jornada se realizará un flash movie a lo largo del microcentro, creando una cadena humana con diferentes exponentes de la danza. «Esa cadena humana en determinado momento bailará el ritmo que haya elegido y lo vamos a estar trasmitiendo por las redes sociales en vivo para darle mayor difusión a la celebración. Por eso, estamos convocando a que se comuniquen con nosotros y se inscriban para participar, desde niños hasta adultos y de cualquier género musical, sean bailarines o no; cualquier persona que guste del baile está invitada a participar», añadió. 
El celular de contacto para manifestar el deseo de ser parte de la celebración es el 091 492 676. También se pueden contactar con el docente en Casa de la Cultura, donde pueden dejar un mensaje para luego ser llamado, o comunicarse a través del número 4362 3829.
La actividad se desarrollará sobre las 18 horas en todo el recorrido del microcentro de la ciudad de Durazno.

FESTIVAL EN BARRIO VARONA
El conjunto de danzas folclóricas Primero Oriental, que conduce Gerardo Sánchez, viene organizando un festival de danzas folclóricas para sumarse a la celebración del Día Internacional de la Danza.
Sánchez indicó que, con ese motivo, el domingo 29 de abril, con entrada gratuita para el público y sin costos ni aranceles para los grupos que deseen participar, se realizará un festival en el barrio Varona, con la participación de varios grupos de Montevideo, Tacuarembó, Florida y Durazno. Cielo y Patria, por ejemplo, ya confirmó su presencia.

NUEVOS PREMIOS


El sábado pasado, el conjunto Primero Oriental participó en un festival realizado en la ciudad de Sarandí Grande, donde obtuvo varios premios. Allí fue galardonado con el primer premio como conjunto tradicional en proyección y estilizado. También fue premiada la pareja que integran Daniel Hugo y Rocío Baez como mejor pareja juvenil. Además, se le otorgó un destaque como mejor conjunto del evento. 
El festival, con muestras y concurso, se llevó adelante en el remozado teatro sarandiense.

PRÓXIMO EVENTOS


Sánchez informó que el conjunto viene trabajando también para viajar el próximo 21 de abril a Buenos Aires, donde participará en un encuentro de danzas folclóricas.
También adelantó que ya tiene confirmada la fecha para la realización del Festival Internacional de Danzas El Bailarín, que va por su decimoquinta edición, la que se celebrará los días 10 y 11 de noviembre del corriente año. «Ya venimos realizando los contactos con todos los grupos interesados en participar, que sabemos que hay muchos. Tenemos que hacerlo con tiempo para poder recibirlos de la forma que se merecen y también tener en cuenta la cantidad de participantes con tiempo para que la organización sea la mejor», agregó. Recordó que las líneas de contacto para los conjuntos que deseen participar son el celular 099 788 501 y el correo This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Finalmente, comentó que ya tienen confirmada la participación de la delegación uruguaya en el Festival de Cosquín, en Córdoba (Argentina), en enero del 2019. «El conjunto Primero Oriental es quien coordina toda la delegación uruguaya en ese evento, por lo que venimos recibiendo las solicitudes para hacerlo. Los bailarines interesados en participar pueden contactarse a través del celular 099 788 501», indicó.

ACTO PATRIO Y HOMENAJE A POPEA


Con respecto a las actividades del conjunto Weisman Sánchez Galarza, Ferreira dijo que el próximo 19 de abril actuará en el acto patrio, que se llevará adelante en la plaza Independencia, frente a Sala Lavalleja. «Estaremos interpretando un tema de Eustaquio Sosa, una huella que tiene, además, un recitado muy lindo, y en esa misma jornada, en la tardecita, en el mismo lugar, haremos una nueva presentación del homenaje a Popea Sánchez de Monza, el mismo que hicimos en el Festival Nacional de Folclore, para aquellos que en ese momento no lo pudieron ver», precisó.
Finalmente, informó que el conjunto mantiene las inscripciones abiertas para aspirantes que ya tengan conocimientos de danza y deseen integrarse. «Si bien tenemos un grupo conformado y trabajando desde ya, mantenemos hasta mediados de año siempre abiertas las inscripciones. Por temas de estudio y trabajo, siempre hay chicos que deben dejar o alejarse un poco, así que mantenemos abierto este espacio para que se vayan sumando poco a poco. Hacemos una preparación especial para que se vayan adecuando al trabajo que nosotros hacemos», agregó. 
Comentó que el conjunto ensaya en Casa de la Cultura, los martes, jueves y sábados, a partir de las 19:30 horas, y que allí pueden concurrir los interesados en sumarse a la agrupación.

 

 

 

 

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Día Internacional de la Danza

 

El domingo 29 de este mes de abril es el día de los que con sus movimientos rítmicos, expresiones emotivas y estados de ánimos lo reflejan a través de la danza. La danza puede ser clásica, contemporánea, moderna, folclórica, pero lo importante es que se practique con un objetivo, ya que no es lo mismo una danza que un baile, porque el baile es más diversión. Aquí la danza folclórica ritual juega un papel importantísimo, porque se hace con un fin, en una fecha específica. Aunque muchas personas en este día se enfocan más en la danza clásica y moderna para celebrar, quizás porque es el día del natalicio de Jean-Georges Noverre, creador del ballet moderno, es bueno acotar que el ballet o la danza clásica es universal, mientras que la danza folclórica es identidad de un pueblo, de una región, de un país, por lo que debemos apreciarla en su justa dimensión. Existe un libro dominicano que en un capítulo se refiere a la “danza dominicana”, de los maestros que han aportado en ese renglón y el 98 por ciento son clásicos, ¿qué les parece?  Los ejecutantes de la danza clásica son bailarines, los de danzas árabes, danzarines; los de danzas españolas, bailaores; los de bailes populares son bailarines  y los de danzas folclóricas son bailadores. Siempre he recalcado que antes de enseñarles danza clásica a nuestros hijos sería recomendable que se les impregne de nuestras danzas y luego que se les enseñe la clásica y la moderna, porque tendrían una base, un conocimiento de su cultura, además cuando va a nuestra escuela una persona interesada en bailar, de 40 o 50 años, se le hace el diagnóstico para saber cuáles son sus dificultades, y observo que tiene lo que se llama en psicología “transferencia negativa” y hay que trabajarlo interiorizando lo que se quiere lograr.

Con motivo del Día Internacional de la Danza, el miércoles 25 de este mes, a las 7:00 de la noche estaré en el atrio central de Down Town Center, impartiendo el taller “Danzas folclóricas dominicanas”, esas danzas que todavía se practican en su lugar de origen y que podemos trasladarnos en fechas  específicas para observar a los portadores originales practicarlas. Haremos muestras de los pasos de cada una de ellas, colocaremos la música, enseñaremos cómo se baila y los instrumentos que las acompañan.

 

Source: https://listindiario.com/la-vida/2018/04/18/511054/dia-internacional-de-la-danza

 

 

 

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N.S. schools, groups gear up to groove for National Dance Week

April 22-29 is National Dance Week, and April 29 is International Dance Day.

Schools, community groups, dance schools, clubs and companies will strut their stuff while creating opportunities for the public to join in.

The Dare to Dance School Challenge, initiated by Dance Nova Scotia 18 years ago, encourages all Nova Scotia schools to dance for a total of 20 minutes during the week. The results have run the gamut from traditional Mi’kmaq dances to hip hop, and from student in-class performances to sock hops in the gym for the whole school.

Live Art Dance Productions presents Mocean Dance at the Dunn Theatre April 26-28, while the Halifax Central Library hosts Halifax Dance on April 28 for a day of free classes and performances. At DANSpace on Sunday, April 29, a community showcase features performances in Jazz, Swing, Break Dance and Capoeira and on that same day, Camino Flamenco performs two shows at Pier 21.

Northwood in Halifax is also ramping up to make dance front and centre for its senior residents and community members, according to a news release.

Source: http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1562887-n.s.-schools-groups-gear-up-to-groove-for-national-dance-week

 

 

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Andrésy : un air de Russie envahit la galerie des passions

Jusqu'au 6 mai, venez découvrir les costumes de danse créés par Julia Lozovaya-Benetti ainsi que les tableaux de l'artiste Alisa Kazakova.

Jusqu’au 6 mai, la commune invite le public à venir découvrir une exposition originale intitulée Autour de la danse à l’espace Julien Green, à Andrésy.

Il s’agit de faire découvrir les costumes de danse créés par Julia Lozovaya-Benetti, fondatrice de l’association Gloria del Arte.

Cette danseuse de salon, professeure de danse a été plusieurs fois primée et est devenue dans le cadre du conseil International de la danse de l’Unesco (Cid), vice – présidente du Caucase dans la Fédération de Russie.

Sa carrière de créatrice de costumes de danse a commencé à l’âge de 8 ans. Depuis, elle continue de concevoir et de partager sa passion avec les enfants orphelins et les personnes âgées. On trouve ses créations dans différentes collections, comme celle de la comtesse Françoise de Caulaincourt commandeur des arts et des lettres, ou l’ancienne ministre de la Culture Audrey Azoulay.

Des tableaux d’Alisa Kazakova

« Je voudrais remercier Julia Lozovaya-Benetti pour le travail magnifique qu’elle a réalisé dans la préparation des fêtes d’écoles, comme sa confection des 150 costumes pour le concert donné par l’école Saint-Exupéry en 2017 », a souligné le maire (Dvd) d’Andrésy, Hugues Ribault.

L’exposition associe également les tableaux d’Alisa Kazakova, une artiste russe dont les œuvres présentées illustrent la danse. Membre du Cid, de renommée internationale, elle travaille à l’huile sur toile à partir de modèles.

Souplesse des lignes, expressivité des couleurs, jeux de lumières définissent sa signature. Deux tableaux sont à privilégier : celui d’une jeune ballerine et celui de la comtesse Françoise de Caulaincourt à l’apogée de sa carrière de danseuse étoile.

Cette exposition à Andrésy a été programmée au Palais de l’Unesco en septembre 2017 sous l’intitulé Danses sans frontières pour la paix dans le monde. Un message très actuel.

Exposition jusqu’au dimanche 6 mai, à l’espace Julien-Green, à Andrésy. Accès libre du mercredi au dimanche de 10h à 19h.

 

 Source: https://actu.fr/ile-de-france/andresy_78015/andresy-air-russie-envahit-galerie-passions_16434093.html

 

 

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Cinco días de baile, ritmo y arte en la VI edición del Día Internacional de la Danza

Souce: https://www.torreviejaip.tv/cultura/2018041623544/cinco-dias-de-baile-ritmo-y-arte-en-la-vi-edicion-del-dia-internacional-de-la-danza.html 

 

 

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Giornata Mondiale della Danza

 

Giornata Mondiale della Danza

Come ogni anno, a partire dal 1982, il 29 aprile milioni di ballerini in tutto il mondo festeggeranno la Giornata Mondiale della Danza.

Si tratta di un’iniziativa del Consiglio Internazionale della Danza C.I.D. sotto l’egida dell’Unesco che ha sede a Parigi.

E’ una giornata che riveste la massima importanza per tutto il mondo della Danza come opportunamente sottolineato da Mr. Alkis Raftis Presidente del C.I.D.

La Giornata Mondiale della Danza ha lo scopo di attirare l’attenzione dell’intero universo Danza, delle Istituzioni e degli appassionati sull’arte coreutica. Le compagnie di danza, le scuole di danza, le organizzazioni e i singoli danzatori sono invitati a organizzare e pubblicizzare attività che coinvolgano un più vasto pubblico.

Il Consiglio Internazionale della Danza C.I.D. è l’Organizzazione Ufficiale che rappresenta, promuove e tutela tutte le forme di danza di tutti i paesi del mondo.

È un’organizzazione non governativa (ONG) creata nel 1973, la cui sede è a Parigi nel Palazzo dell’UNESCO.

Scopo dell’Organizzazione è quello di agire come un forum mondiale che raggruppi sia le organizzazioni internazionali che quelle nazionali e regionali, sia le persone o strutture che di danza si occupano a vari livelli.

Rappresenta gli interessi del mondo della danza e si rapporta con i Governi, le Istituzioni e le Agenzie Internazionali.

Lo scopo principale degli eventi della Giornata Mondiale della Danza è quello di attirare l’attenzione del pubblico per indirizzarlo verso il mondo della danza. Una speciale enfasi dovrebbe essere rivolta nei confronti di coloro che – solitamente –  non seguono eventi di danza nel corso dell’anno.

Gli eventi sono notoriamente organizzati da compagnie/scuole di danza, o altre realtà attive nella danza; qualora possibile sarebbe opportuno che gli incontri fossero organizzati promuovendo anche la collaborazione delle Istituzioni.

Possiamo suggerire, per questa Giornata Mondiale della Danza, di creare una sinergia con scuole, comuni, municipi e – perché no – significative imprese commerciali.

E’ necessario fornire la massima conoscenza del mondo della danza, della sua storia, della sua importanza nella società, del suo carattere universale; un brevissimo discorso o un testo distribuito ai presenti forniranno una dimensione inusuale all’evento che risulterà differente ed accattivante rispetto alle quotidiane attività di danza.

Gli eventi potrebbero essere gratuiti, magari con invito diretto.

Con successivi articoli conosceremo meglio il C.I.D.

Conseil International de la Danse C.I.D.

UNESCO,  1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris, France

www.cid-portal.org    

 

Source: https://www.lamacinamagazine.it/giornata-mondiale-della-danza/

 

 

 

 

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La danza inundará la ciudad de Murcia hasta el próximo mes de junio con motivo del Día Internacional de la Danza

Además de las cinco galas que se celebrarán en el Teatro Circo y el Auditorio, hay que destacar la actividad 'Danza en la calle'

MURCIA, 16 (EUROPA PRESS)

El Conservatorio de Danza, en colaboración con el Ayuntamiento de Murcia y la Comunidad Autónoma, ha preparado una extensa programación de actividades para conmemorar el Día de la Danza, según informaron fuentes municipales en un comunicado.

El concejal de Promoción Económica, Cultura y Programas Europeos del Ayuntamiento de Murcia, Jesús Pacheco, ha explicado que "se han organizado casi una veintena de actividades cuya pretensión es atraer la atención del público en general sobre el arte y la cultura de la danza, poniendo especial énfasis en la captación de nuevos públicos. Asimismo hay que destacar que en el programa tienen cabida distintos géneros uniendo así todas las danzas como española, flamenco, contemporánea, clásica...".

El evento más destacado es la celebración de dos galas en el Auditorios Víctor Villegas: la gala 'Danza para la vida' a beneficio de Asociación Cirugía Solidaria y de la Asociación Duel'Ando, de apoyo y acompañamiento en situaciones de duelo y pérdida, que se celebrará el próximo jueves 19 de abril; y la gala 'La danza con el corazón', a beneficio de la Asociación Todo Corazón, el próximo 29 de abril.

Además, el viernes 27 de abril, la Plaza Belluga acogerá tanto por la mañana, a las 11 horas, y por la tarde, a las 18 horas, una demostración de danza contemporánea, clásica y española de los alumnos del conservatorio.

Igualmente los días 14, 15 y 16 de mayo se celebrarán, en el Teatro Circo, galas de danza española y flamenco, danza clásica y danza contemporánea respectivamente.

La programación se completa el lunes 23 y martes 24 Abril con una actividad de teatro ESAD y Conservatorio de Danza a las 10.00 y 11.30 horas y la actuación de ballet 'Pedro y el lobo'

El 26 de abril, Teatro ESAD y Conservatorio de Danza celebrarán a las 18.00 horas la entrega de premios de la 5ª edición del concurso de dibujo y la 4ª edición de redacción. Además, a las 20.00 horas se celebrará una gala de danza a cargo de de los talleres de enseñanzas elementales.

El viernes 11 mayo, el Centro Ramón Alonso Luzzy de Cartagena acogerá a las 21.00 horas la gala de danza con talleres coreográficos del Conservatorio de Danza. El viernes, 18 de mayo, el Colegio Fuenteblanca organiza su Semana Cultural; y el jueves 31 de mayo y viernes 1 de junio, el Auditorio de Beniaján será el escenario a las 20.00 horas de la gala de danza española y flamenco.

El martes, 5 de junio, el Auditorio de Algezares acogerá a las 20.00 horas una gala de danza contemporánea; y la programación concluirá el miércoles, 6 de junio, en el Auditorio de Beniaján con una gala de danza clásica a las 20.00 horas.

 

 

 

 

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Cuba festejará Día Internacional de la Danza con espectáculo de lujo

 

La Habana, 15 abr.- El Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC) celebrará el Día Internacional de la Danza con la puesta de una suite de Don Quijote, uno de los principales clásicos del repertorio universal, informó la compañía.

Cada 29 de abril se conmemora en todo el mundo el Día Internacional de la Danza, instituido por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (UNESCO) en 1982, para ponderar el natalicio del maestro y creador del ballet moderno Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810).

En Cuba, ese día, durante la gala artística se entrega el Premio Nacional de Danza que este año corresponderá al exbailarín Miguel Iglesias, en reconocimiento a su labor como director de Danza Contemporánea de Cuba (DCC), compañía ubicada entre las primeras de esa manifestación a nivel internacional.

La gala ocurrirá en el Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso y la agrupación madre de la danza contemporánea en la Isla interpretará Coil, de Julio César Iglesias.

Mientras, el BNC apelará a la magia de Don Quijote con un elenco integrado por destacadas figuras, como Viengsay Valdés, Patricio Revé, Ariel Martínez y Ginett Moncho, entre otros artistas.

Según un comunicado del BNC, la compañía dirigida por Alicia Alonso presentará la versión completa de Don Quijote en Chicago, Estados Unidos, los días 18, 19 y 20 de mayo próximo, y  29 y 30 del mismo mes, en el Centro John F Kennedy, de Washington.

Dentro de la danza, la novela del español Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra vio la luz en diciembre de 1869, en el teatro Bolshoi, de Moscú, por iniciativa del coreógrafo francés Marius Petipa, quien incluyó en la pieza la mayoría de los elementos del estilo clásico que él mismo desarrolló en Rusia.

El ballet bebe del libro El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha y, específicamente, de pasajes como el de la famosa batalla de los molinos de viento, el manteo de Sancho Panza en la venta y el epígrafe conocido como Las bodas de Camacho.

Don Quijote ejerce una extraña fascinación en los jóvenes artistas de todo el mundo, pues no existe concurso de relevancia en el que no se baile, al menos un fragmento, variación o pas de deux.

Tampoco encontraremos compañía respetable que no lo incluya en su repertorio o bailarines clásicos de primer nivel que no lo hayan bailado. (PL) (Foto: Archivo Cubadebate)

Source: http://www.radiosantacruz.icrt.cu/cuba-festejara-dia-internacional-de-la-danza-con-espectaculo-de-lujo/#.WtUBuIhubDc

 


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International Dance Month: 8 Health Benefits of Dancing

 

You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like its heaven on earth. – William W. Purkey

Did you know that there 560 types of dancing? – Yes, the number is correct, and it includes dances like Psy`s Gangnam Style, Macarena, and Dougie. People started dancing over 30,000 years ago as part of their ceremonies, rituals and even healing methods then it emerged later on, and more genres were added especially in the last two centuries such as Hip Hop, Tango, and Salsa – my heart tingles when I think of the later.
This month, the world will celebrate the International Dance Day. Because of this, I made you a list of eight reasons why dancing is great for your health – all backed by studies.

1. Dancing makes you happier (& more creative).

Moving while playing music – aka. Dancing – can quickly put you out of a bad mood. In fact, if you`ve ever been to one of Tony Robbins seminars, you`ll notice that he uses a combination of clapping, stretching and vigorously jumping to get into the right state. In fact, things get even better when you play some music.

According to the UCLA researcher and author, Alex Korb Ph.D.; music regulates our emotions because it engages most of our limbic system, including the hippocampus, anterior cingulate, and nucleus accumbens.

Researchers from Stanford University also found that dancing can also make you more creative. They measured the creativity scores of a group of art students before and after asking them to move their arms in specific, “rhythmic” ways upon drawing and – as expected – the students` scores increased.

2. Dancing partners have better relationships.

Want to be a better lover? Take some dancing lessons – and take your partner with you.

A team from the University of Ottawa wanted to measure the effect of different activities on relationship qualities, so they asked five groups of couples to do a set of joint activities. By the end of the study, the team found that ballroom dancing—when done between partners—increases intimacy and had both direct and indirect effects on relationship satisfaction.

3. Dancing improves team spirit.

There`s probably a reason why teams, church members, and army units have group rituals that include dancing. A study published in the Journal of Psychological Science found that activities like group marching, singing, and dancing inspires synchrony and cooperation between groups and improves their team spirit. The next time you coach your kid`s soccer team, gather them all around you and dance.

4. Music can reverse the aging signs in your brain.

It`s clear that the older you get, the more you have to move. According to this study, approximately 13 percent – nearly 4.3 million – of Alzheimer’s cases can be attributable to physical inactivity.

 

The same study suggests that dancing, along with swimming, hiking, bicycling, and gardening can increase the brain`s grey matter responsible for many vital functions including muscle control, hearing, memory, decision making, and self-control.

5. A 12-week Tango course can lower the risk of developing Parkinson’s.

If you`re anything but Brazilian, the word Tango will be music to your ears. It symbolizes passion, energy, and sex-appeal – and it can also do well against Parkinson’s disease (PD). Many studies have found that Latin dancing has many health benefits for older people yet it was new to discover that Tango can do more for them.

According to a 2015 study by McGill University, tango moves can have possible therapeutic value for PD patients. The research team tracked forty participants over the course of 12 weeks using more than one key to measure the effectiveness of tango, and they found that it significantly improved patient`s balance, functional mobility, motivation, and mood.

6. Ballet can make you wiser.

Does ballet make you yawn? Not anymore. Ballet is one of the activities women can use to reduce stress and cope with the changes that happen to their body during menopause. Not just that, according to a recent study by the University of Chicago, ballet dancing was found to increase the participants’ overall wisdom when they combined it with daily meditation.

 

 

7. Belly dancing classes improve self-image.

Most people are insecure when being naked or half naked – big/small breasts, man boobs, love handles, cellulite…you name it. Everyone now has his ways to hide those physical “flaws.” Filters, wearing more clothes and taking fewer photos – I have a friend whose girlfriend refuses to have sex with the light turned on, so imagine the shame.

Now, what if you get yourself to face those physical insecurities three times a week and make peace with them? Wouldn`t it be cool? In a study titled, “Belly Dance as an Embodying Activity,” a team from Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia recruited 112 belly dancers along with 101 young women who`d never taken a belly-dancing class before. After the women completed questionnaires regarding how they perceived their looks, the researchers found that the dancing group had a better self-image and were more satisfied with how they look.

8. Finally, dancing can improve your kid’s cognition.

Both dancing and music can do miracles to your kid`s brain. Studies found that a babies brains benefit from music lessons even before they can walk and talk. Other studies found that children playing music exhibited significant increases in full-scale IQ. But what about dancing? A 2013-study by the University of Regensburg in Germany found that both dancing and wrestling remarkably improved their mental rotation skills which also leads to improved cognition.

 Source: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/international-dance-month-8-health-benefits-dancing-lbkr/

  

 

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Events On Tap In Downtown Las Cruces

 

Main Street Downtown:

  • Farmers and Crafts Market
    • 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18.
    • 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21.
    • 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25.
    • 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28.
  • Plaza de Las Cruces

o   9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21: Earth Day Festival.

o   8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 21: Oñate High School Prom.

o   7 p.m. Saturday, April 28: Purple Madness. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

  • La Placita
    • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21: Cruces Kids Can Spring Bazaar.

Las Cruces Museum System: Free admission.

  • Railroad Museum. Information: 575/541-2154 or 575/647-4480.
    • 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21: Saturday Story Time.
    • 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 27: Coloring Club for Adults.
  • Branigan Cultural Center. Information: 575/541-2154.
  • March 23 to May 9: Vision Revision: New Mexico Poets on the Page – Dennis Daily and Connie Voisine.
  • April 3 to June 9: Life Along the Rio Grande.
  • April 6 to June 2: Storyland: A Trip through Childhood Favorites from Minnesota Children’s Museum.
  • 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday, from April 6 to June 2: Storyland Scavenger Hunt.
  • 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28: Culture Club – Pictograph rock painting.
  • April 20 to April 28: All City High School Senior Show.
  • 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21: Artrageous – Rodney “Rodrigo” McCoubrey.
  • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25: Open Sketch.
  • 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28: Artrageous – Jane Perkins.
  • 9 a.m. Thursday, April 19: Pre-K Thursdays – Dinosaur Train/Horned Dinosaurs.
  • 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19: Teen Science Café.
  • 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21: Animal Encounters.
  • 9 a.m. Thursday, April 26: Pre-K Thursdays – Nature Kids/Flowers.
  • 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26: Science Café.
  • Museum of Art. Information: 575/541-2137.
  • Museum of Nature & Science. Information: 575/532-3371 or 575/522-3120.

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. Information: library.las-cruces.org, or 575/528-4005 or 575/528-4010.

·         10:30 a.m. Tuesdays: Read to Me*. Story time for ages 3 to 7.

·         2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17: Introduction to Computer Class – Internet for Beginners.

·         2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24: Introduction to Computer Class – Microsoft Word Basics.

·         4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Teen Game Night – Games for teens.

·         6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17: Branigan Book Club – Levant Fever, by Wajdy Mustafa.

  • 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays: Toddler Time*. Story time for ages 1 to 3.
  • 11 a.m. Wednesdays: Mother Goose Time*. Activities for infants.
  • 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 18: Munson Book Club – Long Way Down, by Jason Reynolds.
  • 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18: Author Marie Benedict, at the Sage Café Library, 6212 Reynolds Drive.
  • 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25: 4th Wednesday Happening – Why Everyone Needs a Will.
  • 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 25: Teen Makers.
  • 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25: Sage Book Club – Marie Benedict’s books.
  • 10:30 a.m. Fridays: Rhythm Roundup*. Music and motion for ages 2 to 5.
  • 3:30 p.m. Fridays: Library Lab**. Activities and stories for ages 6 to 10.
  • 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21: Sound Sessions – Guitar instruction for teens.

*Children must be accompanied by their well-behaved adult caregiver.
** Caregivers welcome.

Live Theater:

·         Black Box Theatre. Information: http://www.no-strings.org or 575/523-1223.

o   7 p.m. Thursday, April 19; 8 p.m. Friday, April 20; 8 p.m. Saturday, April 21; and 2:30 p.m.Sunday, April 22: Waitless, by Cailin Harrison, Directed by Ceil Herman. Waitless is a unique new play exploring the challenges of uprooting. Waitless is a play about expats, written by an expat. This “backwards love story” starts with a happy ending: blissful newlyweds Shelly and Trent find love, top-notch careers, and excitement in New York City. But with a transfer to London for Trent they must swap this for a new life in London. Shelly gives up her dream job to follow her heart, only to find expat life is not all it's cracked up to be.

  • Las Cruces Community Theatre. Information: lcctnm.org.
    • No scheduled performances.
  • Rio Grande Theatre. Information: riograndetheatre.com.
  • 7 p.m. Friday, April 20: Peter Pan. Presented by A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley and Project in Motion. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission: $7 in advance and at the door, $8 online. Tickets available only from ACT: achildrenstheatre.wixsite.com/achildrenstheatre, or by calling 575/644-9561. Concessions will be available.
  • 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21. Peter Pan. Presented by A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley and Project in Motion. Doors open at noon. Admission: $7 in advance and at the door, $8 online. Tickets available only from ACT: achildrenstheatre.wixsite.com/achildrenstheatre, or by calling 575/644-9561. Concessions will be available.
  • 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22: Mesilla Valley Rotary Youth Talent Show. Mesilla Valley’s Got Talent is Mesilla Valley Rotary Club’s 17th youth talent show competition. Children from all over the county are invited to participate. Acts often include singing, dancing, improvisational acting, and music. Our talented contestants will benefit from coaching by local celebrities. Doors open at 2 p.m. Admission: $5 at the door. Concessions will be available.
  • 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 24: Why Quilts Matter, Episodes 3 & 4. Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics is an exciting and thought-provoking nine-part documentary series that will change the way you think about quilts. Uncover the unsuspected size and depth of quilt culture. Delve into the inner workings of the art world, explore behind the scenes in the quilt marketplace, and journey into the complicated, kaleidoscopic world of quilts. Explore two centuries of history, watch as women gain power from their handiwork, and consider the nature of art itself. Presented in conjunction with “Life Along the Rio Grande,” an exhibit on display April 3 through June 9 at the Branigan Cultural Center. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Admission: Free. Concessions, including beer and wine, will be available.
  • 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25: Changing the World, One Wall at a Time. This documentary film features interviews with popular artists, such as Rone from Australia, Astro from France, Marthalicia Matarrita from New York, and Elle from Los Angeles, as well as activists with experience of the Civil Rights movement, the anti-Apartheid struggle in South Africa, and human rights work on behalf of Iranians of all backgrounds. Iranian Baha’is with personal experience of being denied their right to higher education also share their stories. This event is presented by the City of Las Cruces Museums. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission: Free. Concessions, including beer, wine, and spirits, will be available.
  • 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26: Benjy Rivas; Thursday Night Music, presented by Friends of Visit Las Cruces. Benjy Rivas is a Las Cruces singer and songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in the Americana genre, creating and performing songs in both English and Spanish. Rivas has been performing professionally since the late 1970s. After moving back to southern New Mexico in the early 1990s, Rivas played solo and with various groups including Tierra Chicana, Roadhouse, Benjy Rivas & the BBR Band, Los Agaveros Del Norte, Loaded Guns, Dos Amigos, and The Note Knockers, and was the host and DJ for KRWG's The Back Porch for seven years. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5, cash only, at the door. Concessions, including beer, wine, and spirits, will be available.
  • 7 p.m. Friday, April 27: Purple Rain. A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight – and his girl.Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission: $8, or purchase a ticket to Purple Rain and the Purple Madness Prince Tribute, on April 28 at Plaza de Las Cruces, for $20 for both events. Concessions, including beer, wine and spirits, will be available.
  • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 28: International Dance Day. The International Day of Dance, instituted in 1982 by the International Dance Council, is meant to educate people on the importance of dancing and highlight its cultural significance. This popular event returns to Las Cruces in 2018, celebrating with an extensive lineup of varied dance groups from within our community. Enjoy performances from tap to flamenco, ballet folklórico to belly dancing, to Native American drumming and dancing. We’ll explore the world through movement. Presented by the City of Las Cruces Museums. Doors open at 4 p.m. Admission: Free. Concessions, including beer, wine, and spirits, will be available.

Source: http://krwg.org/post/events-tap-downtown-las-cruces-35

 

 

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Ballet de Cuba festeja con Don Quijote el Día Internacional de la Danza

 

El Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC) celebrará el Día Internacional de la Danza con la puesta de una suite de Don Quijote, uno de los principales clásicos del repertorio universal, informó hoy la compañía.

Cada 29 de abril se conmemora en todo el mundo el Día Internacional de la Danza, instituido por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (Unesco) en 1982, para ponderar el natalicio del maestro y creador del ballet moderno Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810).

En Cuba, ese día, durante la gala artística se entrega el Premio Nacional de Danza que este año corresponderá al exbailarín Miguel Iglesias, en reconocimiento a su labor como director de Danza Contemporánea de Cuba (DCC), compañía ubicada entre las primeras de esa manifestación a nivel internacional.

La gala ocurrirá en el Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso y la agrupación madre de la danza contemporánea en la isla interpretará Coil, de Julio Cesar Iglesias.

Mientras, el BNC apelará a la magia de Don Quijote con un elenco integrado por destacadas figuras como Viengsay Valdés, Patricio Revé, Ariel Martínez y Ginett Moncho, entre otros artistas.

Según un comunicado del BNC, la compañía dirigida por la legendaria bailarina Alicia Alonso presentará la versión completa de Don Quijote en Chicago, Estados Unidos, el 18, 19 y 20 de mayo, y el 29 y 30, del mismo mes, en el Centro John F Kennedy, de Washington.

Dentro de la danza, la novela del español Miguel de Cervantes vio la luz en diciembre de 1869, en el Teatro Bolshoi, de Moscú, por iniciativa del coreógrafo francés Marius Petipa, quien incluyó en la pieza la mayoría de los elementos del estilo clásico que él mismo desarrolló en Rusia.

El ballet bebe del libro El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha y específicamente de pasajes como el de la famosa batalla de los molinos de viento, el manteo de Sancho Panza en la venta y el epígrafe conocido como Las bodas de Camacho.

Don Quijote ejerce una extraña fascinación en los jóvenes artistas de todo el mundo, pues no existe concurso de relevancia en el que no se baile, al menos un fragmento: variación o pas de deux.

Tampoco encontraremos compañía respetable que no lo incluya en su repertorio o bailarines clásicos de primer nivel que no lo hayan bailado.

 
Source: http://cubasi.cu/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=76182:ballet-de-cuba-festeja-con-don-quijote-el-dia-internacional-de-la-danza&Itemid=17 

 

 

 

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10+ Best International Dance Day Wishes | International Day of Dance

 Best International Dance Day Wishes: Is today World Dance Day and you are looking for unique and best Happy International Dance Day Wishes and Messages, then you at a right place. We have a unique collection of best International Dance Day wishes. World Dance was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Council. It will be celebrated on Sunday 29, April 2018 of this year. The main purpose of this day is to attract people to the art of dance from all over the world. Dancing is an aptitude which brings people together. Wishes are the best way to express your feelings to your friend and family member who loves dance. So pick on of these Best International Dance Day Wishes and send it to your friends and family on this beautiful occasion.

1. “You are alive as long as you are dancing because dance is the hidden language of the soul. So break free and dance like a free bird. Wishing you a wonderful Happy Dance Day.“

2. “When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way Happy Dance Day.“

3. “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.! Happy Dance Day“

4. “In this digital age, images of movements take millions of forms. They are fascinating. But, they can never replace dance because images do not breathe. Dance is a celebration of life Happy Dance Day“

5. “We all can dance. We only need to listen to our soul and break free from the world and inhibitions to enjoy the music of life and follow it step by step. Happy National Dance Day Happy Dance Day“

6. “When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. Happy Dance Day“

7. “Dance is the way to express your soul through your body. It is the way to live, live for yourself and just enjoy the moment. Warm wishes to you on National Dance Day. Have a rocking day! Happy Dance Day“

8. “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. Happy Dance Day”

9. “We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. Happy Dance Day“

10. “Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf Happy Dance Day“

11. “Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor Happy Dance Day“

12. “Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair… Happy Dance Day”

 

Source: https://www.20birthdaywishes.com/10-international-dance-day-wishes/

 

 

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BuDE to celebrate World Dance Day

Bulawayo Dance Expo (BuDE), which is a baby of Drums of Peace and Ulemu Arts, will celebrate World Dance Day on April 28 at Thabiso Youth Centre.

BY SHARON SIBINDI

The celebrations are aimed at creating a platform for economic development through dance and many related industries.

World Dance Day was established in 1982 and celebrated on April 29. The day is promoted by the International Dance Council and aims at attracting attention to the art of dance and is celebrated by millions of dancers around the globe.

The event, which will run under the theme Kholisa (Enjoy), will feature dance, drumming, percussion, music and games.

Event organiser Lewis Ndlovu said the event would mobilise, motivate interest, passion and appreciation for the art forms — dance and drumming.

“We want to bring the arts to the communities and create dynamic arts activity at Thabiso Youth Centre while cultivating audiences. BuDE recognises dancers, drummers as well as musicians as architects of expression who speak a common language and transcend the barriers of colour, cast and creed,” he said.

“African dance occupies a central place in cultures throughout the African continent embodying energy and graceful beauty flowing with rhythm.”

Ndlovu said they want to strengthen co-operation between their partners and promote the arts and culture in the country.

 Source: https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2018/04/01/bude-celebrate-world-dance-day/

 

 

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Centro de España celebrará Día Internacional de la Danza

 

SANTO DOMINGO.- El Centro Cultural de España, en su interés de promover y apoyar el arte dominicano, tendrá dos eventos con los que celebrará el Día Internacional de la Danza, cuyo día es el 29 de abril por ser el natalicio de Jean-Georges Noverre, innovador y estudioso de este arte, maestro y creador del ballet moderno.

Salón Abierto de Danza Contemporánea y Colores de Quisqueya son dos montajes que el CCESD presentará de manera gratuita en sus instalaciones como parte del programa esCCEna.

El Salón Abierto de Danza Contemporánea es un espacio dinámico que busca un acercamiento entre los artistas de la danza contemporánea, la comunidad artística y los espectadores a través de sesiones de improvisación, y muestras abiertas de procesos de creación y entrenamiento.

Los bailarines de la Compañía Nacional de Danza Contemporánea (CNDC) presentarán una serie de improvisaciones en las que el público asistente podrá participar si lo desea, por lo que se aconseja asistir con ropa cómoda.

Será presentado el sábado 7 de abril 2018 a las 8:00 p.m en el patio del CCESD.

Colores de Quisqueya, montaje de la Fundación Teatro Popular Danzante, es un espectáculo de danza de proyección folclórica, popular y Afro Caribeña donde se mezclan voces, cantos, bailes y música.

En Colores de Quisqueya se destaca nuestra herencia africana, el sabor de lo popular y el colorido de nuestro carnaval. Cantantes, actores, bailarines y músicos percusionistas en una amalgama de colores y ritmos que muestran parte de nuestra cultura.

Será presentado el sábado 14 de abril 2018  a las 8:00 p.m en el patio CCESD.

Todas las actividades del Centro Cultural de España son de acceso gratuito al público. Para más información pueden acceder a la webwww.ccesd.org o llamar al 809-686-8212.

source: http://almomento.net/cce-celebrara-dia-internacional-de-la-danza/

 

 

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LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS Holds Successful Launch

 

LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS was successfully launched at the Place in London on March 27th to an audience that included dance practitioners, media, funders and performers. Eddie Nixon (left), Director of Theatre and Artist Development at The Place introduced LDIF's Artistic Director Pawlet Brookes (left with Eddie) to talk about this year's festival:

"Let's Dance International Frontiers is Leicester's annual dance festival which I started 8 years ago when I took my daughter to see a performance of a dance company in a nearby city and thought 'why travel to see world-renowned dance when we have the capacity to do this in Leicester!'" said Pawlet Brookes in her opening remarks.

She continued: "LDIF launches each year on April 29th, International Dance Day to reflect the international perspective of the programme. This year we are presenting artists from many parts of the world including the USA, Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, Senegal and of course we'll be staging some fantastic work made by emerging and established UK artists.

We're delighted to be working with the Curve Theatre in Leicester again and some great venues such as the 2Funky Music Café where we'll be presenting the Zimbabwean performance artist Nora Chipaumire's '100% Pop' - her brilliant homage to the legendary Grace Jones - on the opening night. We've got films, workshops, talks and networking opportunities as well as a wonderful programme of performance. And we're delighted that Namron, who is performing here at the Place in May, will be talking about his long and distinguished career as co-founder of London Contemporary Dance. I'd like to thank Eddie Nixon and the Place for hosting us and I look forward to seeing you in Leicester!"

LDIF18 LAUNCH photo below left to right: Performer/choreographer Freddie Opoku-Addaie; Jeanefer Jean-Chalres, director of Mass Movement; Pam Johnson, Arts Council England; Pawlet Brookes, LDIF18; Oluwatoyin Odunsi of One Dance UK; Robert Hylton, former Phoenix Dance performer; and in front Vicki Igbokwe, Uchenna Dance and Maureen Salmon, Freshwaters Consultancy.

LDIF embraces the cosmopolitan nature of Leicester by bringing diversity to the forefront in dance while celebrating the work of dancers at all stages of their careers. Star names include the Senegalese/New York-based Germaine Acogny who brings her autobiographical work, 'Somewhere At The Beginning' to the Curve; the San Francisco-based Antoine Hunter (left), the pioneering deaf dancer/choroegrapher; London-based Namron currently celebrating 50 years in professional dance; Leicester-trained Ella Mesma, fast rising dancer/choreographer whose piece 'Papillon' is being developed in association with the Curve Theatre; and Leicester-trained Hatti Watson whose piece, 'The Fragility of Power', is a contemporary hip hop piece inspired by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's 'Faun' (2009).

David Mead, editor of SeeingDance.com: "It's unusual to have a festival that includes everything: conference, performance, workshops, films.... LDIF does just that. It's small enough to feel friendly and welcoming but big enough to host important companies from overseas; often making their UK debuts.

British emerging artists are here too in the Signatures and Autograph programmes...'Diversity' as a term is sometimes thrown around a little too liberally but LDIF really does capture the richness of dance in all its forms, across all cultures."

 source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/LETS-DANCE-INTERNATIONAL-FRONTIERS-Holds-Successful-Launch-20180403

  

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Gurmeet to shoot a special dance video!

By HT

Mumbai, April 2 -- Gurmeet Choudhary is shooting a special dance video for World International Dance Day (April 29). The video will feature the actor with a bunch of children from underprivileged backgrounds, and will be released on April 29.
 
A source close to the actor says, "Gurmeet got in touch with these kids because of his dance instructor, with whom he has been training for years now. These children have been a fan of the actor and wanted to have the opportunity to meet him. His dance instructor arranged the meeting and that's when Gurmeet decided that he would shoot the dance video with them. He believes that these kids should have the opportunity to showcase their dance skills. It's his way of providing them with a platform."
 
When contacted, Gurmeet said, "The kids are extremely talented and I'm sure working with these energy packers will make for one hell of a shoot. They are all amazing dancers and I wish them all the love and luck for their bright futures. I'm very excited to begin shooting with them and look forward to the experience."
 

 

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International Dance Day 2018 

Every 29 April is International Dance Day, a day set aside by the International Dance Council to promote public awareness of the “art of dance”. The date was chosen because it is the birthday of famed French dance artist Jean-Georges Noverre, but no particular type of dance or dancer is the focus of the holiday.

International Dance Day is especially meant to get those not usually interested in professional dancing interested in it. It’s a time for promoters and practitioners of dance to reach out to a wider public.

A special International Dance Day message is sent on Dance Day by the International Dance Council, and a unique annual theme is also followed. The Dance Day message is posted on the official Dance Day website and serves to sync Dance Day efforts and events worldwide.

Source:https://observances.global/international-dance-day/

 

 

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BIG DANCE 2018 Announced: Dance Is For Everyone – Let's Get Moving

Encouraging people to be active through dance, Big Dance is a free large-scale participatory celebration open to everyone of all ages, all abilities and all experiences.

In the months leading up to Big Dance, Ausdance Victoria and New South Wales will motivate aspiring dancers and community groups to learn the Big Dance 2018 routine in a series of fun free dance workshops.

The Big Dance 2018 routine includes versions to suit a variety of capabilities and circumstances, including standing, seated and suggestions on adapting the choreography for different abilities.

Online tutorials will be available where the Big Dance 2018 routines are guided and taught by developing dance college artists from National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA) and the dance cues will also be provided in an easy-to-follow learning guide.

Created by acclaimed Indigenous choreographer Frances Rings and New Zealand born Craig Bary, and with an original score by Huey Benjamin, the Big Dance 2018 choreography is a five-minute contemporary Indigenous routine that anyone can learn.

Rings explains that all Australians have a shared connection to this land, "We are lucky to live in an incredible country that still emits ancient energy and incredible living culture. This year's Big Dance choreography represents our bloodlines, our culture and everyone coming together as we acknowledge the red earth as our spiritual centre. Big Dance will connect everyone through movement and bring people together to share their stories and experiences with pride and from any dance form."

As people dance across the world on International Dance Day and with performances by local dance companies, the key Big Dance 2018 events will be hosted in Sydney, Federation Square in Melbourne, Castlemaine as part of the Regional Centre for Culture program and Lilydale, as well as other locations throughout Australia.

Founded in 2006 and led by the Mayor of London in partnership with People Dancing and a network of leading dance organisations, the Big Dance legacy has now been passed to Australia - in 2016 over 42,000 dancers from 44 countries across the globe participated in Big Dance (previous choreographers include Akram Khan and Wayne McGregor CBE).

Feb - Apr 2018 Fun free dance workshops and online dance tutorial availableSunday, 29 Apr 2018 Big Dance on International Dance Day
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Big Dance 2018 routine

  • The Big Dance 2018 routine is only five-minutes and can be learnt by anyone.
  • There are versions to suit different capabilities and circumstances, including standing and seated.
  • Ausdance Victoria and New South Wales will host a series of fun free workshops to teach the Big Dance 2018 routine.
  • Easy-to-follow online tutorials of the Big Dance 2018 routine are available as well as a learning guide with dance cues.
  • The Big Dance 2018 routine is divided into three different sequences that represent a different colour.
  • The three colours (sequences) symbolise the:
    • Indigenous people;
    • Non-Indigenous people; and
    • Spiritual heart of Australia (bloodline and linage) - the connection between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
  • Participants will be allocated a colour (sequence) at workshops or can choose which sequence to learn from the online tutorial.
  • A guide to adapting the choreography for different abilities is being developed in partnership with Deakin University's AllPlay Dance program and will be released in March 2018.

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Current workshop locations - hosted by Ausdance Victoria

  • Bendigo - Seven Turns Dance Collective
  • Braybrook - Braybrook Community Hub
  • Melbourne - ArtPlay & JETsport
  • Ringwood - Maroondah Federation Estate
  • Southbank - National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
  • South Morang - Terrace Lawns Civic Centre
  • South Melbourne - Temperance Hall
  • Upwey - Burrinja Cultural Centre

Big Dance Victorian teachers include Luke Alleva, Ngioka Bunda-Heath, Lydia Connolly-Hiatt, Chloe Dobson, Dani-Ela Kayler, Gülsen Özer, Gretal Taylor, Josh Twee and Gerard Van Dyck. 
Current workshop locations - hosted by Ausdance New South Wales< 


  • Bankstown - Bankstown Art Centre
  • Broadway - Shaun Parker & Company
  • Darlinghurst - The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
  • Lilyfield - Legs On The Wall
  • Newtown - DUTI (Dancing Under The Influence)
  • Olympic Park - Australian College of Physical Education
  • Parramatta - Riverside Parramatta
  • Surrey Hills - Dance Central Sydney
  • Sydney - Sydney Dance Company
  • Ultimo - Ready Made Works Inc

Big Dance New South Wales teachers include Sasha Lian, Shar Mitchell, Beatriz Occhiuzzi, Lexy Panetta, Feras Shaheen, Josh Thomson, Sarah-Vyne Vassallo (dance coordinator) and Kassidy Waters.

Additional workshop locations will be announced and updated at bigdance.org.au
National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA) The NAISDA developing artists sharing the Big Dance routine with the Big Dance teachers include: Amy Flannery, Jye Uren and Mendia Kermond.


Big Dance in Australia

  • In 2018, Ausdance Victoria and New South Wales present Big Dance (following ten years in the United Kingdom).
  • In 2016, Ausdance New South Wales and Ausdance Queensland partnered with Tracks Dance Company in Darwin to run a Big Dance event.
  • In 2014, Ausdance New South Wales partnered with Sydney Dance Company and produced events at Sydney Opera House, Bega and Port Macquarie.

Big Dance 2018 aims

  • Raise participation in and appreciation of dance.
  • Deliver a dance program that contributes to social interaction and cohesion, allowing people to feel a sense of community.
  • Share Indigenous and non-Indigenous dance and cultures.
  • To create a short dance work that embodies and shares Australian culture using contemporary practice.
  • To increase opportunities for physical activity through the use of arts to engage and activate a broad spectrum of community members.

Frances Rings - Big Dance 2018 choreographerFrances Rings was born in Adelaide, and a descendant of the Kokatha people and is also of German descent. Frances joined Bangarra Dance Theatre in 1993 after graduating from NAISDA Dance College. Frances has choreographed 7 works for Bangarra Dance Theatre and works nationally and internationally as a freelance choreographer. Currently Frances is Head of Creative Studies at NAISDA Dance College.

Craig Bary - Big Dance 2018 choreographerCraig Bary is an active member of the dance community in Australia and New Zealand. He has been a founding member of key organisations such as The New Zealand Dance Company and Garry Stewart's Australian Dance Theatre. Craig has worked with many different companies and choreographers and choreographed works on Sydney Dance Company, Footnote New Zealand Dance, and the iOU collective. Craig regularly works with The New Zealand School of Dance and is currently the Unit Manager for Contemporary Dance and Physical Theatre at NAISDA Dance College on the Central Coast of New South Wales.

Huey Benjamin - Big Dance 2018 composer

Huey Benjamin has worked as a musician with many top Australian recording artists, including Yothu Yindi, Dragon, Peter Blakely, Wendy Matthews, Jenny Morris, Ian Moss, Slim Dusty, Anne Kirkpatrick, Deborah Conway and Dave Dobbyn. Huey has composed the original music scores choreographers Narelle Benjamin and Garry Stewart. He has also worked with The Australian Ballet, The Royal Birmingham Ballet Company, Royal Ballet Flanders, Ballet Du Rhin France and Australian Dance Theatre Currently, Huey is the music and film production lecturer at NAISDA.

 

source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwdance/article/BIG-DANCE-2018-Announced-Dance-Is-For-Everyone-Lets-Get-Moving-20180201

 

 

 

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Covocan a participar en el Día Internacional de la Danza

Zacatecas, Zac.- Con el objetivo de conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Danza, se abrió la convocatoria para que los creadores locales que se desarrollan en esta disciplina artística envíen sus propuestas y participen en el evento especial a realizarse el próximo 29 de abril, en el Teatro Fernando Calderón.

Las propuestas deberán ser registradas, con fecha límite hasta el 16 de marzo del año en curso, y los interesados deberán llenar un formulario en donde aceptan las condiciones del proyecto. Las mejores ideas serán seleccionadas y obtendrán un estímulo económico para desarrollar la idea.

Para los interesados la invitación se puede consultar a través de las redes sociales del Instituto Zacatecano de Cultura “Ramón López Velarde”.

 

Source: https://www.elsoldezacatecas.com.mx/cultura/covocan-a-participar-en-el-dia-internacional-de-la-danza 

 

 

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 Sourcee: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/member-states/single-view/news/international_dance_day_international_dance_council_cid/ 

 

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World Dance Day 2017 in Edo State

International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Council (CID, Conseil International de la Danse), a UNESCO partner NGO, and is celebrated yearly, on April 29. The date is not linked to a particular person or a particular form of dance, although it’s also the day when the French dancer and ballet master Jean-Georges Noverre was born.

The main purpose of Dance Day events is to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance. Emphasis should be given to addressing a new public, people who do not follow dance events during the course of the year.

Every year, the president of the International Dance Council sends the official message for Dance Day which circulate in every country around the world and is posted at the official website for Dance Day.

World Dance Day 2017 was also celebrated in Edo State and ITV, Benin presents the highlights.

 

Source: http://www.itvradionigeria.com/world-dance-day-2017-edo-state/ 

 

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La Escuela de Danzas del Instituto Nacional de Cultura, (INAC) celebrando el XV Aniversario del Día Internacional de la Danza, llevó a cabo el domingo 27 de abril una jornada de danza  de 3:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. en Albrook Mall, Pasillo del Delfín.

En el programa participaron  la Escuela de Danzas del INAC, Academia Centro Cultural Movimiento Nueva Generación, Academia de Arte y Danzas Cristina Castillo, Academia Dincerdance, Danza Nova, Escuela de Danza Alcaldía de Panamá, Escuela de Danzas de la Facultad de Bellas Artes Universidad de Panamá, Danza Urbana y Contemporánea de la Vicerrectoría de Asuntos Estudiantil de la Universidad de Panamá, Grupo Independiente Mileyka Ayala y Compañía Juvenil de Danzas Glints Arts.

Es importante destacar que el  Comité Internacional de Danza de la UNESCO propuso conmemorar el nacimiento de Jeans Georges Noverre (29 de abril de 1727), considerado el padre del ballet moderno.

EL INAC, les invita el día 29 de enero en el Teatro Balboa a celebrar el Día Internacional de la Danza de 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.

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Source: http://www.inac.gob.pa/noticias/647-inac-escuela-de-danza-en-albrook-mall 

 

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Celebraron el día internacional de la danza

 

Poco más de 200 bailarines de más de cinco municipios festejaron el “Día Internacional de la Danza” en el teatro “Narciso Mendoza”.

Artistas del Centro Educativo Down de Cuernavaca, así como representantes de los sayones de Tetela del Volcán, sobresalieron.
Francisco Javier Abarca, delegado del Instituto de Investigación y Difusión de la Danza Mexicana en el estado de Morelos, señaló que se está trabajando por el derecho de todo individuo al arte.

Aunque el día internacional de la danza se celebra el 29 de abril, fue hasta el pasado seis de mayo cuando se pudo conmemorar en el municipio de Cuautla.

El entrevistado explicó que la asociación se enfoca en la difusión y rescate del patrimonio dancístico del país, por lo que el trabajo de los maestros, directores o investigadores es vital para los integrantes del instituto, además de difundir el trabajo artístico de muchos bailarines.

En el evento se presentaron ocho grupos dancísticos de Morelos, de los municipios de Cuautla, Cuernavaca, Yautepec, Tepalcingo y Tetela del Volcán. Más de 200 artistas en escena son los que deleitaron a los asistentes con sus respectivas participaciones.

La Escuela Formativa de Danza Folclórica de Yautepec, el grupo “Ollin”, la Compañía de Danza de Yautepec, fueron algunos de los grupos que participaron.

Javier Abarca aplaudió la participación de los Say ones del municipio de Tetela del Volcán, así como la presentación de la danza tradicional de “Moros y Cristianos”, y del Grupo Educativo Dawn de Cuernavaca, quienes a decir del mismo, se ganaron a los espectadores en los primeros segundos del espectáculo.

Con esto resaltó el derecho de todo ciudadano a la cultura y el arte, sin discriminación de ningún tipo, ya que argumentó que todo el mundo tiene derecho a vivir de éste.

Finalmente el entrevistado comentó que se tienen planeadas otro tipo de actividades en proyectos individuales y colectivos, así como algunos congresos y cursos para la actualización de los docentes de la danza.

Source: https://www.elsoldecuautla.com.mx/local/celebraron-el-dia-internacional-de-la-danza 

 

 

 

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Vitoria confirma su amor por el baile

EL DÍA INTERNACIONAL DE LA DANZA LLENA LA PLAZA NUEVA CON 300 BAILARINES PARA EXHIBIR SU VIRTUOSISMO ANTE UN PÚBLICO ENTREGADO

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Vitoria bailó y vibró ayer en una soleada matinal en la que cerca de 300 participantes dieron lustre a una nueva edición del certamen “Así Baila Vitoria.

Aprovechando la celebración, el pasado 29 de abril, del Día Internacional de la Danza, una año más, y ya van 16 ediciones, el Conservatorio Municipal José Uruñuela conmemora una fecha tan significativa. Nueve grupos interpretaron sus coreografías en distintas especialidades: danza clásica, euskal Dantza, danza regional de La Rioja, danza contemporánea, flamenco, folclore de Colombia, danza árabe, de la India y hasta los sugerentes bailes de Bollywood causaron furor entre un entregado público en la plaza.

 

Source: http://www.noticiasdealava.com/2017/05/08/ocio-y-cultura/cultura/vitoria-confirma-su-amor-por-el-baile 

 

 

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A fest for one and all at India Dance Week

The show opened with over 2000 people waiting for the entry of Bollywood dancing legend Helen, who came to light the inaugural lamp.

A Dancer is a dancer and it does not matter which style they practice, a heart of a dancer is the same. Last month, on April 29, was the very famous “International Dance Day” this is one special day for all dancers, dance lovers and dance enthusiast where each and everyone who loves the art of dance comes out and celebrates their involvement in the art.

Be it kids, youngsters or seniors or be it thin, fat, tall or stout or even the rich or the poor person. Dance celebration does not see background or community of a dancer. Dance only sees dance.

Keeping this fact in mind that dancers have the same heart. I launched “India Dance Week” four years back. I feel humbled to inform you that this dance festival is the only dance festival of India were Indian classical, Indian folk, international folk, Ballet, Ballroom, Latin dances, Hip Hop, Contempo-rary, Jazz, Bollywood and ma-ny more dances all come tog-ether on one single platform.

All these years “India Dance Week” has been hosted by Phoenix Market City Kurla in Mumbai, this year the winner trophy was unveiled by national award winning actress Neetu Chandra. Who before uncovering the trophy and logo danced to hit superhit song Adaa from film Garam Masala leaving the crowed asking for more .

The show opened with over 2000 people waiting for the entry of Bollywood dancing legend Helen, who came to light the inaugural lamp. When the diva appeared on stage she was welcome with a surprise dance and she surprised us even more when she gracefully moved and swayed to her hit song Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja leaving the audience totally spellbound. When she danced the crowd could not stop cheering for her and her iconic moves. The Queen of Cabaret declared the India Dance Week Season 4 and what followed were series of dances from various parts of India and the world hosted perfectly by former Miss India and Miss Tourism the very gorgeous Priyanka Shah.

Uma Rele’s Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidhyala presented a mix of beautifully blended Bhataynatyam, Mohiniyattam and Kathak, along with few Indian folk dances. Then there were Villoo Bharucha School of Ballet showcasing not just the French style Ballet “Pas-de-Trios” but also the Swan Lake Ballet respectively. Brian Fernandes Dance Academy presented Rock ‘n’ Roll, Jazz Funk, B Boying and Broadway. There were also demonstration of few popular Latin and Ballroom dances: English Waltz, Cuban Rumba, Samba, Argentinean Tango, Cha Cha Cha and Jive.

There were two styles of Flamenco performed by leading Flamenco expert from Mumbai Shehzeen Cassum and her team of Shehzeen Cassum Flamenco Academy, they danced the style called “Tangos”, which is a lively four count rhythm.

In our country we have various Indian classical dance festivals, there are also folk dance festivals, there are many Salsa festivals and also festivals dedicated to modern and contemporary dances, but “India Dance Week” is one celebration of Dance where the motto is not to divide dancers as per their dance forms they practise but to unite them and their hearts as one. Because like it is said “A dancers is a dancer does not matter what dance they do.”

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Source: http://www.asianage.com/life/art/160517/a-fest-for-one-and-all-at-india-dance-week.html 

 

 

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Contagious enthusiasm, admirable professionalism at dance festival

 

A milestone like this was an opportunity to bring together a celebration of Sonal’s iconic contributions to Indian arts traditions.

Two things stood out for me amidst the multitude of International Dance celebrations, contagious enthusiasm and admirable professionalism.
I have a sign on my studio wall that says, “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.” Each year, the presentations by prominent gurus for this special day and the weeks before and after, are elegantly produced and shared with enthusiastic rasikas, including dance school parents and the public.
One enjoyable performance that I attended was by Kathak disciples of Shovana Narayan’s Asavari Kathak School. It is vitally important to experience the beauty and cultural expression of classical performing arts as part of childhood and schools days in order to be a fully rounded personality as an adult. The energy bounced off the walls as little ones prepared to share their dance. This enthusiasm would be reflected across the country and globe as dance schools proudly present the results of hard work and disciplined learning.
Mahesh Pawar’s choreographic use of dholaks by the boys and manjiras by the girls in a Mangal Dhawani added a delightful dimension to the usual rhythmic play of Kathak footwork, with a resonance to the Manipuri Sankirtana traditions where dancers also play Pung, Kartal and manjiras.
Tirath Ajmani contributed an innovative Tarana choreography for nine dancers and it is gratifying to see a senior student, Karika Singh, knowing that there are even students of 23 years with some opening their own dance schools here and abroad.
From the enthusiastic celebration of International Day by students, I travelled in space, time and energy to the consummate professionalism of Sonal Mansingh’s Kala Yatra 40th year celebration of the establishment of her Centre for Indian Classical Dance.
A milestone like this was an opportunity to bring together a celebration of Sonal’s iconic contributions to Indian arts traditions. The brochure itself is a collector’s item with great cartoons, historic photographs, and kind acknowledgements of supporters over the decades. I especially loved the photo of her Mayurbhanj Chhau pose in shorts and a top with Guru Anantcharan Sai. I never considered Chhau practice in anything other than salwar kameez in the 70’s and Sonalji looks terrific in this no nonsense outfit; very practical practice wear for a dancer with her courage to buck norms, blaze ahead and fear no criticism.
The spectacular three day festival naturally included well deserved accolades from the movers and shakers of India, the book release of Sujata Prasad’s “Sonal Mansingh: A Life Like No Other” and topped by a much appreciated performance of Pancha-Kanyaa.
The solo dance-theatre format is a superbly effective format when the culmination of years of classical dance is a strong stage presence and acting ability, enhanced by a well honed kinesthetic ability to communicate with no need for the physical agility of youth.
Given that the classical dancer is also an actor and interpreter of text as codified in the Natya Shastra and that so much music is intrinsic to traditional Indian drama traditions like Jatra, the parameters between a mono drama or one man or woman show using movement music and text spoken or sung is an opportunity to blend the edges creatively.
I have immensely enjoyed presentations in this format this past year by Lakshmi Viswanathan and Anita Ratnam and Sonal Mansingh’s was equally, and uniquely, effective in reinterpreting mythological traditions for today’s audience. In simple an effective staging she placed herself at the apex of a triangle with musicians on either side: three percussionists to her left, Odissi mardala, khokar and tablas and vocal, flute and synthesiser to her right. Varying dupattas over her mekhela chadar accented the women analysed with wit and selective gestures available from a repertoire of decades of dance in Indian genres.
Bankim Sethi’s Odia music base gave a lyrical support that was enchanting and comfortable to listen to as the familiar identities of Ahalya, Draupadi. Ku-nti, Tara and Mandodari were revisited, reinterpreted recontextualised .
I had to miss Geeta Chandran’s second day Young Dancer’s Festival as my mother’s 100th birthday was also on April 29 th and that was a priority for those few days. It was wise to tap into the International World Dance Day energy to offer introductory wo-rkshops in Bharat-anatyam and Seraikella Chhau, a dance lecture by Dr Sheela Nambiar and host a book release of Dr Sunil Kothari’s Dance in Retrospect Part-II by Vidushi Dr Kapila Vatsyayan and Dr Shekhar Sen, chair SNA.
What especially impr-essed me about the professionalism of Geeta’s festival planning was the thoughtful choice of artists to perform. Bala-sarawati’s grandson, Aniruddha Knight is seldom seen in Delhi and carries on a precious legacy. Aniruddha’s father Douglas was in India on a Fulbright, the year after mine started, and I recall meeting in Mussoorie at the annual conference. Though my Manipur and his Carnatic paths were different trajectories, I have always followed the arcs of his family Gharana with occasional intersections like dinner with Bala at a 1978 Hawaiian Dance conference and connecting wi-th her musician bro-th-ers T. Ranganathan and T. Viswanathan when we performed on the sa-me programmes somewhere in the US or here.
Every day is dance day, just as everyday is Mother’s Day, but its nice to have a focus on dance schools to marshall their extra efforts to share the joy of dance. This year’s celebrations were better than ever.
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source: http://www.asianage.com/life/art/160517/contagious-enthusiasm-admirable-professionalism-at-dance-festival.html 

 

 

 

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Dancers showcase stepping skills at North Las Vegas festival

May 7, 2017 - 6:51 pm
 

Gray skies and a little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of dancers who tapped throughout the afternoon Sunday at Craig Ranch Regional Park, capping a three-day festival.

The Las Vegas Tap Fest ran Friday and Saturday at UNLV and ended Sunday at the North Las Vegas park. Its founder, Victoria Jones, said the festival organization is the first tap dance organization to celebrate National Tap Dance Day in the Las Vegas Valley.

“We wanted to bring this festival to the North Las Vegas community because it brings people together in a positive way,” Jones said. “This festival celebrates the art of dancing and helps everyone come together to enjoy life, even if the weather is a bit gloomy today.”

 

The fifth annual nonprofit festival aims to educate the community on the history, discipline and instruction of the tap dancing culture.

Jones said National Tap Dance Day, which is actually celebrated May 25, was declared in remembrance of tap pioneer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. The festival also honored Prince Spencer and Bunny Briggs, who died a few years ago.

The three-day festival included 17 workshops, specialty and master classes, video presentations, jam sessions and student showcases.

Sunday’s RHXTHM PROJECT was the grand finale of the festival and featured African, hip-hop, contemporary, Polynesian and folkloric dancers, as well as drummers. More than 20 dance companies from the Las Vegas Valley performed, Jones said.

Among the groups participating were the Las Vegas Hi Steppers Drill Team and Drum Squad.

Sporting T-shirts that read “Straight Outta Vegas” the group — which consisted of members ages 6 and up — passionately danced to the beat of the drums.

“This group helps kids stay out of trouble by occupying their mind with positive interactions and steering them in a positive direction,” Assistant Director Ketasha Jackson said. “Our goal is to empower our youth and give them an opportunity to travel and compete.”

Andrea Spicer attended the event to support her 9-year-old daughter, Vada, who performed with the dance group Excite Dance, an after-school program teaching the basics of hip-hop.

“The festival is great because it features all sorts of dancers,” Spicer said. “It’s also nice to see the community support our dancers.”

Abrielle Sanders, 8, also a member of Excite Dance, said she “felt happy and excited to perform.”

“I don’t get to do this too often,” she added.

Students from local elementary and high schools performed as well as senior citizens from the tap dancing group Step In Time Dance Co., taught by local professional dancers Blaine Senior and his wife, Brandi.

 

“When I got up onstage to perform my adrenaline was flowing, despite the weather,” said dance member Rosie Walisever, 65. “Dancing sends me to another planet where all of my troubles disappear and I get a chance to sparkle — both literally (the group wore sequin jackets) and figuratively.”

“Our group really proves that you’re never too old to dance,” Walisever added.

The event also featured vendors, food and a masseuse.

Contact Sandy Lopez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 702-383-4686. Follow @JournalismSandy on Twitter.

 

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/arts-culture/dancers-showcase-stepping-skills-at-north-las-vegas-festival/

 

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Rotterdamse schouders dragen Internationale Dansdag

Door Sabrina Menheer

Afgelopen weekend vond in Rotterdam de tweede editie van het International Dance Day Festival (IDD) plaats. Ter viering van de Internationale Dansdag op 29 april werden de Rotterdammers in het stadscentrum verrast met dansoptredens, workshops, demonstraties en dance battles. Jaarlijks worden over de hele wereld dansactiviteiten georganiseerd om op 29 april de Dag van de Dans te vieren. In Rotterdam bundelde dansgezelschappen en -scholen hun krachten, wat resulteerde in een dansfestival met een grote diversiteit aan leeftijden en dansculturen. 

De dansvloer wordt uitgerold. De muziekinstallatie en boxen worden opgezet. Posters worden opgehangen en de eerste dansers verzamelen zich op het Kruisplein. Rotterdam is er klaar voor. Rond de klok van twaalf uur gaat het International Dance Day Festival van start. De meiden van Born to Dance (SKVR) bijten het spits af met hun energieke Hiphop optreden. Al snel wordt duidelijk dat de kracht van dit festival ligt in de snelle afwisseling tussen dansstijlen, leeftijden en culturen.

 

Na een paar minuten hiphop klinkt de harmonieuze muziek voor een Chinese traditionele dans uit de boxen. Zes dames van Stichting Chinees Perspectief trekken in hun prachtige klederdracht de aandacht van het winkelend Rotterdam. Steeds meer publiek verzamelt zich rond de dansvloer.

Samen dansen

De momenten waarop dansers en publiek met elkaar mengden, waren voor mij de hoogtepunten in het programma. Dat gebeurde toen Compagnie Violetta een balletbarre neerzette. Een aantal nieuwsgierige tieners waagden een poging om de plié en tendu oefeningen mee te doen.

Een ander voorbeeld is de workshop Afro dance van de dansgroep Future in Dance. In een grote kring sloten dansers en passanten aan om eens flink met de heupen te draaien.

Een volgend mooi moment was de Misiconi Dance Company die samen dansten met mensen in een rolstoel. Doordat zij bewegingen aanreikten die voor iedereen mogelijk zijn, konden ook mensen waarvoor dansen niet vanzelfsprekend is meedoen.

Van de demonstratie en workshop Lindy Hop werd ik erg vrolijk. Deze jazzy dansstijl uit de jaren dertig was mij niet erg bekend en daarom extra leuk om eens uit te proberen. De swingende bewegingen op jive-muziek waren uitermate geschikt om het publiek mee te krijgen. Ondanks dat niet iedereen de moed had om mee te doen aan de dansworkshop, werd er langs de kant flink meegeswingd

Dans voor en door Rotterdammers

Het IDD Festival werd dit jaar de voor tweede keer georganiseerd als initiatief van de CID (dansraad) sectie Nederland. In vergelijking met vorig jaar heeft het festival stappen gemaakt. Het programma bood meer tijd voor meer dansstijlen en er was aanzienlijk meer publiek. Ik zou het festival omschrijven als écht Rotterdams; samen de schouders eronder zetten en iets unieks mogelijk maken. De ambitie voor een grotere editie in 2018 is er. Rotterdam mag trots zijn op de ondernemende dansprofessionals die het festival dragen en onder de Rotterdammers hebben gebracht.

 

Source: http://dansmagazine.nl/reportage/rotterdamse-schouders-dragen-internationale-dansdag

 

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April 29 : Celebrated as International Dance Day

International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Council (CID, Conseil International de la Danse), aUNESCO partner NGO, and is celebrated yearly, on April 29. The date is not linked to a particular person or a particular form of dance. The main purpose of Dance Day events is to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance.

In many parts of India too, this day is gaining popularity. The Hindusthan Times reported that in Delhi, Natya Tarangini, founded by the Reddys, observes its 41st anniversary on April 29 — World Dance Day. Renowned classical dancers, in the city, are ready to perform for dance lovers and celebrate the day.

 

source: http://www.dy365.in/news_details.php?aID=5298&subC=7&top=N#.WQ7yyuWGPa8

 

 

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JNMDA observes International Dance Day

IMPHAL | Apr 29

The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal celebrated the ‘International Dance Day’ at JNMDA Priyogopalsana auditorium.

The day was celebrated throughout the world today as declared by the International Dance Council (IDC) And United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in the year 1982.  

Delivering the speech as chief guest JNMDA former vice-chairman N Tombi Singh said that dance is one of the art forms of spiritual exercise which is a way of worshipping God.

“Since dance is an universal language and as there is no difference in religion, community or political influence in dance, it also takes a big role in bringing peace and unity among human beings,” he added.

He added that from his point of view it seems that the government is lacking interest in the art and culture, since the artists are not getting any beneficial schemes. The government has also not provided facilities for any development for the artists.

“Like including theatre education in school syllabus, it will be helpful for the dance students if the government implements dance education in the school syllabus,” said Tombi.

Dance is also a mass medium in spreading and teaching the culture of aregion, so dance should always go hand in hand with culture, he continued.

He further added that while learning dance the students should know its importance, role and values and asked the people to stop the habit of learning dance for name sake.

The function was attended by Manipur State Kala Akademi’s former secretary S Vedeshwar Sharma along with many dance teachers, artists and students.

As a part of the observance different forms of classical dance were presented by the students of JNMDA, Progressive Artistes Laboratory, Lamboi Khonangkhong, Government Dance College, Imphal and Sangeet Kala Sangam, Khurai.

Shree Shree Govindaji Nartanalaya ‘Government Dance College (GDC)’ also celebrated the ‘International Dance Day’ at the hall of the college at Palace Gate, Imphal.

The function was attended by Manipur Art and Culture, director K Sushila and Manipur Art and Culture join director L Kishworjit Singh as the special guests.

During the celebration students presented Pena Phamshak, Maibi Jagoi, Thougal Jagoi, Mao Jagoi, Gostha Leela and Tanum.

source: http://ifp.co.in/page/items/39226/jnmda-observes-international-dance-day

 

 

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Happy International Dance Day, 29th April 2017

Dance is powerful and today is a day to celebrate all that it can do.

International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Council to encourage people around the world to share in the magic of dance.

As a dance writer, dance teacher, dance student and dance fan, I am thankful every single day for the opportunities that dance has given me to thrive as an individual. Dance can move us, make us think and connect us to others. It can brighten the darkest days and inspire people of all ages to explore their creative and physical potential.

My own participation in dance classes as a toddler was pure serendipity, yet dance is an overwhelmingly important part of my life. For this reason, I believe that everyone ought to have the chance to learn to dance – and to watch and appreciate dance performances. The International Dance Council promotes International Dance Day to urge people who may not normally engage with dance to strive to do so. Dance has always featured in human culture but its significance is now often overlooked as an art form, particularly in education.

We need to remember that dance, in all its forms, matters!

I teach tiny tots, children, teenagers and adults. Without question, dance matters to them all. For little ones, dance classes allow them to start to explore what their imaginations and bodies are capable of. In the dance studio, they will begin to understand the need to wait their turn, to be kind to other people and to listen to ideas and instructions. Later, children discover the satisfaction that comes from practising and mastering movement and relish the chance to express themselves to music. Devoting time to dancing can help stressed teens rediscover a zest for life, helping to put worries about schoolwork, friends or relationships into perspective. Meanwhile, adults adore the challenge of a dance class and treat it as their “me time” – whether they are newbies venturing into a beginners’ class or they have danced all their lives. Dance matters!

Every year, an influential member of the global dance community is asked to write an International Dance Day Message. International Dance Day Message 2017 was written by American dancer, choreographer, dance theorist and visual artist Trisha Brown, who died aged 80 on 18th March 2017 after a lengthy illness.

One of the great explorers of postmodern dance, Trisha Brown created revolutionary, gravity-defying works that shattered illusions about what constituted dance. Her early choreography in the 1960s was made for alternative spaces, including rooftops and walls, and her later more conventionally staged movement investigations found the extraordinary in the everyday. She established the Trisha Brown Dance Company in 1970 and the troupe is dedicated to the preservation and performance of her work.

Trisha Brown’s International Dance Day Message 2017:

I became a dancer because of my desire to fly. The transcendence of gravity was always something that moved me. There is no secret meaning in my dances. They are a spiritual exercise in a physical form.

Dance communicates and expands the universal language of communication, giving birth to joy, beauty and the advancement of human knowledge. Dance is about creativity… again and again… in the thinking, in the making, in the doing, and in the performing. Our bodies are a tool for expression and not a medium for representation. This notion liberates our creativity, which is the essential lesson and gift of art-making.

The life of an artist does not end with age, as some critics believe. Dance is made of people, people and ideas. As an audience, you can take the creative impulse home with you and apply it to your daily life.

source: https://georginabutler.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/news-happy-international-dance-day-29th-april-2017/

 

 

 

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Feature: Athens marked Int'l Dance Day to raise awareness on hunger, discrimination

By Alexia Vlachou

ATHENS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of dance lovers of all ages gathered in several main squares in the center of Athens to celebrate International Dance Day this weekend, sending a message against hunger and inequalities.

"This year the International Dance Council joined forces with the World Food Program to create 'Dance to Zero Hunger'," Kritsiotou Maria, member of the Athens Section of the International Dance Council told Xinhua.

More than 600 dancers and 30 dance troupes fired up the audience in a two-day event who enjoyed various dances from Greece and abroad with parallel events across the city.

Despite difficulties due to the debt crisis that has hit Greece, they all enjoyed a few moments of mental respite during the weekend dancing to the rhythms of Greek folk music, Bollywood, ballroom, gypsy, can can, rock 'n roll and other forms of dances.

"We dance against those actions and intentions that create hunger either due to unequal distribution of wealth, either due to war and persecutions," Kritsiotou added.

As an art expression, dance promotes cultural exchange among nations. "There is a dialogue among cultures and that is very important. It is moving to see how migrants contribute to such events with their traditional customs," she stressed.

During the event, which was organized by the Cultural, Sport and Youth Organization of Athens City (OPANDA) and the Athens Section of the International Dance Council, people get fascinated by the beauty of each culture and learn to respect each other, according to the organizers.

In the central square of Kolonaki, 80 performers presented a program under the title "Dance in the urban landscape" to show the kinetic potential of the human body.

From Kapnikarea square to Agia Irini, in the heart of Athens, a group of Brazilian percussions with free style dancers carried away even tourists and passersby with their passion and beat.

Just a few blocks away, in Klafthmonos square, dancers sent a strong message against the stigma of mental health.

Dance not only entertains people, but cures as well. According to researchers, it can provide a healthy and comforting environment for individuals suffering from psychological disorders, mental retardation, and other conditions.

"We use all forms of art to help people with mental health to rehabilitate and integrate to work," Margo Liatira, psychologist of PEPSAEE (the PanHellenic Union for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Work Integration) told Xinhua.

Under the title "Mastering Steps", people with mental health problems along with professionals and volunteers from PEPSAEE presented their choreography.

"We danced all together to show that people with mental health problems are not different from us, to celebrate dance and to underline that dance unites, rather than divides people," she said.

But what excited Liatira was the enthusiasm of the participants. "It was amazing to see these people been happy, to feel satisfied with themselves, that they succeeded to present in front of an audience what they prepared," she said.

source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-05/01/c_136247826.htm

 

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On International Dance Day, A View on Egypt’s Prominent Belly Dancers

EGYPTIAN STREETS
 

 

 

The world celebrated on Saturday the International Dance Day that was promoted for by the International Dance Council, an affiliate of the UNESCO organization.

One of the most significant types of dancing in Egypt and the Middle East region is belly dancing. It was an essential part of the vast majority of old movies where actresses depicted a variety of famous belly dancers.

The Egyptian cinema has introduced several forms of arts; it particularly had the lead in belly dancing. Several performances were introduced by talented belly dancer, leaving their significant print and topping Egypt and the Middle East as pioneers in this art.

Samia Gamal

Gamal was born in March 1924. Her real name is Zainab Khalil and started her career in belly dancing when she had joined the team of Badi’a Massabny, one of the most prominent belly dancers and singers in the early nineties in Egypt.

Gamal created a special style in dancing of her own, she merged between the oriental and occidental.

Badi’a Massabny

Born to a Lebanese father and Syrian mother, Massabny came to Egypt to learn singing and dancing after years of living abroad.

Massabny’s team of dancers and artists had a lot of well-known actors including Fareed Al-Atrash and Taheyya Karyokka.

Massabny remained a leader in the world of theaters performances for about 30 years.

Taheyya Karyokka

Her real name was Badaweyya Al-Nidany. She started dancing, singing and acting at a rather young age.

She started with Massabny and joined her team to enter the world of cinema and dancing. In 1940, Karyokka introduced a new dance of her own and it was the key start for her in the belly dancing world. She also developed her own style that relied on recreating oriental harmonies.

Kitty

Kitty was a significant Greek belly dancer who made several appearances with prominent actor Ismail Yaseen. However, she disappeared from the arena of belly dancing in vague circumstances.

Naeema Akef

Akef was a singer and dancer; she introduced several routines and monologues. Akef started her career by joining a nightclub in Kitkat neighborhood where several film directors used to spend their nights.

Akef caught the eyes of director Ahmed Morsy and he introduced her for the first time in the film industry world. She  then started acting in several movies. She received the title of “Best World Dancer” in Moscow in 1958.

Fifi Abdou

Fifi Abou is one of Egypt’s current significant belly dancers. She has participated in several movies and TV series. ِAbdou was a close friend of Karyokka. She made an appearance for the first time in 1970 and then started her career in acting and belly dancing.

Fifi is still active on social media platforms where she feels free to express her talents in belly dancing.

Nagwa Fouad 

Fouad has established her own production company and starred in several movies where she had several performances. Fouad is known for her special choreographs where she presented.

 

source: https://egyptianstreets.com/2017/04/30/on-international-dance-day-a-view-on-egypts-prominent-belly-dancers/

 

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In Focus: Anavarata Dance Institute

The Anavarata Dance Institute (ADI) [Registration No.044-238-NPO] is a community-based, non-profit organization constituted on 10 October 1993. We celebrate our 50th anniversary, and our UNESCO CID membership in 2011.  We are renewing our outreach initiative, by seeking partners and promoters outside our country.

Our History began in 1959, when Rani and her sister Prema were amongst the first 3 South African girls to study Bharata Natyam in Madras, at the “Saraswathy Gnana Nilayam” under the tutelage of Srimathi K. Lalitha, and also  took lessons from Dr. Padma Subramanium. They returned to India in 1965 to study Kathak under Guru Krishna Kumar, a member of the Mysore State Nataka Academy.While in India, South African dancers were such a rarity that they were interviewed by the BBC on their experiences, and were  invited to tea with Prime Minister Nehru.  They ran the “Nydoo Sister’s School of Dance”, which later changed in 1993 when Prema emigrated to India, to ADI.

Anusia Pillay, the current Chairperson and Artistic Director;  studied Bharata Natyam and Kathak under both her mother  and aunt, since childhood and attended the same schools as her mother, in India.  This resulted in Anusia, literally, following in her mother’s famous footsteps.  Both Rani and Anusia advanced their Kathak knowledge under Guru Rajender Gangani of Kathak Kendra, in New Delhi, the son of Guru Kundanlall Gangani of the Jaipur Gharana.  

In addition, she studied Modern dance and Jazz under Desire Pickering in Durban; became the first South African exponent of Odissi; and was selected as leader and trainer of the official Malaysian Cultural dance troupe in S.A ; receiving training by the Malaysian Government in Kuala Lumpur in 2001.   She worked on two of Disney’s productions in SA- “The Lion King” in 2006/7 as trainer to the child artists, and “Beauty and the Beast” in 2008/9.  In addition, Anusia is an Honours graduate in Social Work and has also studied Early Childhood Education.  She is still an avid student of dance and has studied South African, African and Latin styles of Dance, amongst others.

Although we began with very traditional roots, we have successfully evolved into a totally contemporary, multi-cultural institution, while still maintaining our roots.  This is evident in our Mission:

  • To Create dance and theatrical works with a new and fresh flavour
  • To unite dancers and musicians of all cultures, promoting understanding and goodwill
  • To create a bonafide platform for the masses of talented artists, with a South African dance vocabulary
  • To develop a dance style which celebrates the uniqueness of South African Heritage

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of high quality education in the art of dance; that believes that every person should have equal access and opportunity to quality dance education regardless of gender, age, ability, interest, socio-economic status or ethnicity. To that end, the organization provides professional development, leadership, support services, research and advocacy for artists in dance education across all genres of dance- all FREE OF CHARGE in previously disadvantaged communities.

ADI embraces all aspects of dance from performance to teaching; from multicultural, social and recreational dance to the advancement of dancers’ health- by utilising Dance as Therapy to all students –especially the Youth.

ADI has a job creation element where unemployed professional artists( african traditional, contemporary,kwaito;  street dancing and hip hop) are developed in other dance genres- from classical, folk, and modern dances to create a unique and diverse vocabulary to our productions .  In SA we have also absorbed 8 professional Zimbabwean traditional artists into our team, who are resident in SA, from a group previously known as” I’thembelihle”. With our professional members, our main focus is creating productions with a body of contemporary dance improvised from western ; asian; Latin and African influences- including dance fusion, emergent dance and revisionism.   This is, in our way and belief, is representative of South Africa as a Rainbow Nation being the microcosm of the entire world’s cultures as the inhabitants of this planet are the “true Rainbow Nation”.

This year marks our 55th Anniversary as, in 1959, Rani(Nydoo) Govender (22 August 1944- 30 July 2005  and her sister Prema were amongst the first 3 South African girls to study Bharata Natyam in Madras, they returned to S.A. in 1961 and gave spellbinding performances at every major center, and  taught this art-form at the “Nydoo Sister’s School of Dance” to the young and often underprivileged youth- many of whom are now well-known dancers in their own right.  While in India, South African dancers were such a rarity that they were interviewed by the BBC on their experiences, and were invited to tea with Prime Minister Nehru.  They returned to Indiain 1965 to study Kathak under Guru Krishna Kumar, a member of the Mysore State Nataka Academy.

They became the inspirations to generations of classical dancers in R. S. A.  They were invited to perform in the U.S.A., however, tragically their father passed away just before they could travel and they were unable to do so.  They also participated in a Standard Bank Centenary Celebration Documentary, filmed in S.A.

Prema emigrated to Chennai,India in 1994, where she still lives and teaches dance.  Rani and her daughter Anusia continued with the Dance work by renaming the Institute in 1993 to Anavarata Dance Institute, meaning “eternal”, describing the dance of Lord Shiva – without beginning or end, and is a registered community-based, non-profit organization.

The “Maru e Africa” Project (meaning “the Skies of Africa”) of the Institute was created when four friends, from different cultural backgrounds, came together to create a unique vision borne off their shared passion for dance- no matter the origin.  Its main focus is Skills Development in various relevant Youth and Community related issues; Job Creation; Nation Building; and Cultural Heritage Preservation and Promotion(Locally and Internationally); Anti- Xenophobic attitudes; Creation of Partnerships with other Related NPO’s and Community Organisations;  and Opportunities For Disadvantaged Individuals and Communities- All through the medium of Dance, Music and Performance Theatre- i.e Arts & Culture!

Promoting Unity in Diversity amongst the Youth in Soweto; Klipfontein View in Midrand; Benoni; Randburg and the greater Johannesburg area, we provide FREE tuition and training in Cultural Dance, Music and Cross-cultural “fusion performances”.  We aim to be outstanding South African Cultural ambassadors- a “one-stop cultural and entertainment facility”.

SOME OF OUR WORK

Apart from performances for Pres. Mandela (1994) and Queen Elizabeth II at CHOGM in November 1999, we have also co-ordinated and executed two International Cultural Exchange tours in 1995 and 1999 for the Governments of Mauritius and Malaysia, and has conducted mass choreography for the 9th African Athletics Championships (1993) and the Telkom Charity Cup (2006).  Local and International corporate performances include Pepsi Cola; TATA; BMW; Totalgaz; DBSA; and various government Departments.  Anusia has compeered College Events; events hosted by the Playhouse Company; International Cultural Tours; Corporate and Governmental events.  Anusia and the Institute have had the privilege of being a featured guest on several Radio and television programmes for Broadcasting Corporations all over the World.

We are a member of UNESCO Council of International Dance, CID. Our  most recent achievements are performing at the Inauguration of President Jacob Zuma, 9 May 2009;the Opening ceremonies of The Wonderboom Airport in October 2009;  the Pride of India Extravaganza in November 2009; Ibumba International Festival 2009 and for the Deputy Ministers of Tourism of Malaysia and South Africa, respectively in February 2010, Women’s day Event with SharleenSurtie- Richards in August 2010, and Sun City’s Deepavali Celebrations 2010.  

OUR REPERTOIRE

Since South Africa is A Rainbow Nation, our diverse Repertoire reflects a melting pot of Cultures:

SOUTH AFRICAN DANCES
Afrikaner Volkspele; Sesotho; Pedi; Tsonga; Zulu; Batswana; AmaXhosa; Gumboot; Kaapse Klopse;  Pantsula; & lots more musical and singing traditions

AFRICAN DANCES
Ethiopian; Egyptian; Senegal; Ivory Coast; Mozambique; Batswana; Zimbabwean; Nigerian;  Mauritius & Reunion

ORIENTAL DANCES
Chinese, Indonesian, Thai, Malaysian

INDIAN

Bollywood, Classical, Authentic Folk , Maritial Arts & Tribal Dances, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ,  HIP HOP & SALSA, MULTICULTURAL BLENDING OF DANCE STYLES: Drummers and musicians accompany our dancers.

CONTACT

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Mobile: 084 510 5148

source: http://www.indianspice.co.za/2011/07/indian-dance-academy-anavarata/

 

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Inspiration through form

 

The World Dance Day (WDD), which falls on 29 April, is celebrated world over with great enthusiasm. This year the celebrations started a week earlier when the Mahagami Gurukul Aurangabad organised a two-day festival on this occasion, conceived and curated by Guru Parwati Dutta.

The inaugural evening featured Parvati Dutta in a solo performance Varnaja. The unique and original idea of the talented dancer choreographer Parwati, juxtaposed calligraphy and Kathak, creating calligraphic images that came alive through Kathak. The Varna, or alphabets of the calligraphy, were organised in the conventional repertoire of Kathak, opening with“Akshar Dhyan”, an invocation to the primordial sound “Naad”,from which the universe is said to have originated. This exploration of Aakar,or form, was based on the Maheshwar Sutra produced by Shiva Damru, comprising the 14 Varnas, when Shiva performed the cosmic dance.

Shabda-Roop,the written form, underlined the metaphysical (Adhyatmic),aesthetic (Saundarya),structural (Rachana), spatial (Akasha), temporal (Kaal) and technical (Upayojana) of the Varna for creativity in dance, music and the calligraphy. Parvati explored the possibilities of patterns in space and time through movements in this abstract piece, equating the Naad-Shabda-Laya of dance with the Bindu-Rekha-Aakar and Kalpana (imagination) in calligraphy. “Om-Allah” next underlined Kathak as a secular art form. “Aakar” had the delicate “Gat-Nikas”, creating the imagery of the calligraphic panels Parwati moved through. The concluding “Shabda-Dhyan” completed the journey to spiritual destination of both the dance and the calligraphy. The thoughtfully composed music, the competent live orchestra and light design for each and every item enhanced the beauty of Varnaja, an admirable expression of sound, idea and inspiration through form.

Pravaahi, next evening, comprised three group choreographies in Kathak, namely Ajara,Vaari and Vegini, evoking the flow of the river in Ajara, the immortal Saraswati and Vegini. Vaari, which also means water, underlined the “pilgrimage beyond self” through the devotional wave or the BhaktiPravaah of the Vaarikari Sampraday, inspired by the devotional poetry of Sant Jnaneshwar. The multi-hued dance sequences, based on myriad musical treasures, from Abhanga to the folk music of Maharashtra, took the audience through the multilayered and multidimensional interpretation of the poetry. The authentic music and costumes enlivened the imaginative choreography. Both Varnaja and Pravaahi deserve to be seen by the dance lovers and connoisseurs outside Aurangabad as well.

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Guru Geeta Chandran, the founder president of Natya Vriksha, organised the WDD-2017 in association with the India International Centre (IIC) on 29-30 April. Shanta Sarbjeet Singh was bestowed the first Natya Vriksha Lifetime Achievement Award for her valuable contribution to dance. Kapila Vatsyayan launched Dance in Retrospect-Part II,the special issue of the SNA journal edited by Sunil Kothari, compiling the papers presented in the historic 1958 dance seminar. Kothari spoke about his life journey in dance and how this seminar changed the course of his life from being a Chartered Accountant to becoming a dance historian, author and a dance critic. The interesting images he showed along with his talk took the audience along the interesting journey. The second illustrated lecture next day was delivered by Sheela Nambiyar on Health for Dance.

The Young Dancers Festival opened with a brilliant Bharatanatyam performance by Aniruddha Knight, the gifted grandson of the legendary Balasaraswati, who runs the Balasaraswati Institute of Dance in Chennai. Opening with the customary Alarippu, he went to the Varnam “Mohamanam…” in Bhairavi for Brihadeeshwara that had an old world charm in the Abhishekam and Shringar of the deity, or in offering the Tamboolam...like a romantic gesture. The Kshetrayya Padam in Gaulipantu raga next, sounded quite similar to Hindustani Shree. Aniruddha brought his recital to its climax with his touching Abhinaya for “Krishna ni begane baro…”, immortalised by Bala herself. He was accompanied by a live orchestra with his father Douglas Knight on Mridangam, Usha Shivakumar (Vocal), K V Rakesh (Nattuvangam) and T R Murti on Flute.

Gauri Divakar’s scintillating Kathak was the other attraction of the inaugural evening of Young Dancers Festival. She opened with an invocation to Lord Ganesha and His parents Shiva-Parvati. Mugdha, a celebration of beauty and womanhood, had the music composed by Shubha Mudgal and Aneesh Pradhan. She concluded with Resonance, based on the Sufi poetry of Maulana Hasrat Mohani. This would have made the ideal culmination had she resisted from concluding with “Hari Ho Gati Meri”,which made her performance unnecessarily repetitive.

The next evening of the Young Dancers Festival showcased Nandita Devi in Manipuri and Purva Dhanashree in Vilasini Natyam. Both of them excelled in their specific dance styles. There were dance workshops in the morning titled, Everyone Can Dance, with age no bar. Bharatanatyam one, conducted by Guru Geeta Chandran herself, and the Chhau workshop under Guru Shashadhar Acharya, saw a large number of participants enjoying themselves, making the most of this opportunity.

 

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Leelangika celebrates World Dance Day with quiz contest

Jhumpa Chakraborty is a renowned Kathak dancer and guru, who became a member of the International Council of Dance (CID) in 2015. She along with her dance troupe Leelangika celebrated World Dance Day last year with a dance competition.

This year too, World Dance Day was celebrated by Jhumpa by organising a two-day quiz competition on the subject of 'World Dances'. Leelangika members with a total of 42 participants, with ages ranging from 6 years to above 40 years took part in the event.

They were all divided into 14 teams, with three members each, and the teams competed against each other in a preliminary round through a questionnaire on the evening of Friday. The top six teams qualified for the finals held on Saturday. A well formatted quiz final with topics based on Indian dances, history of dances and audio and visual rounds covering many of the important dances across the world was conducted by Jhumpa.

The six teams, named Nritya, Jhumar, Taal, Natya, Jhanak and Nupur gave a tough fight to each other. The quiz was conducted in an interactive way and all the teams participated with great enthusiasm. The wide range of questions made the teams exercise their grey matter; the audience too got a chance to participate each time the teams answered incorrectly. The winners took home trophies; all participants received certificates.

 

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 Celebrating International Dance Day

Dancers in action during the show Swati Dance Company celebrates International Dance Day at Preston's College, Fulwood 14:53Wednesday 03 May 2017 0 HAVE YOUR SAY Brightly coloured dancers graced the stage to celebrate International Dance Day. Members of Swati Youth Dance showcased their talents during a performance at Preston’s College. Dance Teacher Swati Raut Dr Swati Raut, artistic director of Swati Dance Company, said: “Our evening celebrated the magnificent splendour of classical Indian dance to mark International Dance Day. Swati Dance Company has been providing training to young dancers for a number of years. We mentor young dancers to become teachers and performers of the future through Swati Youth Dance, which was the first classical Indian dance company to be selected to perform at U-Dance England. We use the vocabulary of Bharatanatyam (classical Indian dance form) in our choreography and we have been successful in a grant from The Arts Council England to work on Half of Me, based on a play written by Satinder Kaur Chohan.” Harshi Taratiya (11), Dhyani Taratiya (4) and Shaili Khimani (11) S Sankavi Srishankar (10), Kirusha Suthanantan (10), Akshaara Muraleetharan (11) and Denesha Suthanantan (14) Saachi Hemmady (14) Swati Dance Company celebrates International Dance Day Dance Teacher Swati Raut Swati Dance Company celebrates International Dance Day at Preston's College Dancers in action during the show Swati Dance Company celebrates International Dance Day Medha Pullagura (12) and Shruti Somisetty (13) Swati Dance Company celebrates International Dance Day

Read more at: http://www.lep.co.uk/news/celebrating-international-dance-day-1-8524855

 

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pallavi sharda’s sexy dance pose

 

 Actress Pallavi Sharda who played sex worker Gulaboo in recently released Bollywood movie ‘Begam Jaan’ starring Vidya Balan,  shared  her hot photograph on Instagram on the occasion of International dance Day on 29th April. She captioned it, “When I dance, I pray. When I dance, I fly. When I dance, I dream. #InternationalDanceDay - let's celebrate the joy of movement!”

Coming on the photograph, glowing in a black swimsuit, the 29 years old actress looks super hot. She flaunts her perfect toned body and matches her look perfectly with her killer dancing posture.

Pallavi is Australian based Indian model and she has been working in Bollywood movie  for past few years. She is also a well  trained Indian classical and Contemporary folks and trained in Bharatnatyam from the age of 3.

Pallavi was also crowned with Miss India Australia in Australia in March, 2010. she has also given more than 100 stage performances by the time she was a teenager.

source: http://www.tollywood.net/topstories/pallavi-shardas-sexy-dance-pose

 

 

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AN ASSORTMENT OF DANCE STYLES

 

BNSS celebrates Int'l Dance Day at BSA

Marking International Dance Day on April 29, Bangladesh Nritya Shilpi Sangstha (BNSS), in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), organised a week-long dance festival and fair (April 23-29) at BSA in accordance with their long-held tradition. To conclude the festival and commemorate the day, an array of energetic and colourful performances were presented by some of Bangladesh's most prominent dance companies at the National Theatre Hall Auditorium on the eve of International Dance Day.

The President of BNSS, Minu Haque and General Secretary Mahfuzur Rahman inaugurated the finale of the festival along with the chief guest of the evening, Minister for Cultural Affairs Asaduzzaman Noor.  Eminent cultural personalities, Nasir Uddin Yousuff , Ramendu Majumdar, Syed Manzoorul Islam, Golam Mostofa Khan and Professor Abdus Selim also attended as special guests. The inauguration was followed by welcome addresses by the celebrated individuals, all of whom unanimously expressed severe concern over the discord threatening our social harmony and encouraged practicing and promoting arts and culture to stand as a strong defense against the spread of terrorism across young minds.

The lifetime achievement award of this year's festival went to Ilias Haider, who has been working in the dance industry for 48 years and has played numerous roles in dance-dramas directed by notable choreographers, and till date has taken and collected photographs of over 25,000 dancers.

The dance programme commenced quite late, at around 9pm and comprised about twenty performances presented by various troupes. Some noteworthy performances included: Pallavi Dance Center's folk piece, directed by Minu Haque; Kathak Nritya Sampraday's classical set choreographed by Saju Ahmed; two performances by Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA), choreographed by Sadia Islam Mou and Benazir Salam respectively; Spandan's lively and energetic folk routine choreographed by Anik Bose; Rewaz Performers' School's folk item choreographed by Munmun Ahmed; Nrittyam's Manipuri set choreographed by Tamanna Rahman; Nataraj's folk piece directed by Laila Hasan; Dibya Sangskritik Sangathan's routine directed by Dipa Khandaker; Angikam's folk dance choreographed by Tabassum Ahmed; Benuka Lalitakala Academy's piece directed by Golam Mostofa Khan; Sukanya's folk item choreographed by Sultana Haider; and Nandan Kalakendra's routine choreographed by MR Wasek.

source: http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/event/assortment-dance-styles-1398763

 

 

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Feature: Athens marked Int'l Dance Day to raise awareness on hunger, discrimination

By Alexia Vlachou

ATHENS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of dance lovers of all ages gathered in several main squares in the center of Athens to celebrate International Dance Day this weekend, sending a message against hunger and inequalities.

"This year the International Dance Council joined forces with the World Food Program to create 'Dance to Zero Hunger'," Kritsiotou Maria, member of the Athens Section of the International Dance Council told Xinhua.

More than 600 dancers and 30 dance troupes fired up the audience in a two-day event who enjoyed various dances from Greece and abroad with parallel events across the city.

Despite difficulties due to the debt crisis that has hit Greece, they all enjoyed a few moments of mental respite during the weekend dancing to the rhythms of Greek folk music, Bollywood, ballroom, gypsy, can can, rock 'n roll and other forms of dances.

"We dance against those actions and intentions that create hunger either due to unequal distribution of wealth, either due to war and persecutions," Kritsiotou added.

As an art expression, dance promotes cultural exchange among nations. "There is a dialogue among cultures and that is very important. It is moving to see how migrants contribute to such events with their traditional customs," she stressed.

During the event, which was organized by the Cultural, Sport and Youth Organization of Athens City (OPANDA) and the Athens Section of the International Dance Council, people get fascinated by the beauty of each culture and learn to respect each other, according to the organizers.

In the central square of Kolonaki, 80 performers presented a program under the title "Dance in the urban landscape" to show the kinetic potential of the human body.

From Kapnikarea square to Agia Irini, in the heart of Athens, a group of Brazilian percussions with free style dancers carried away even tourists and passersby with their passion and beat.

Just a few blocks away, in Klafthmonos square, dancers sent a strong message against the stigma of mental health.

Dance not only entertains people, but cures as well. According to researchers, it can provide a healthy and comforting environment for individuals suffering from psychological disorders, mental retardation, and other conditions.

"We use all forms of art to help people with mental health to rehabilitate and integrate to work," Margo Liatira, psychologist of PEPSAEE (the PanHellenic Union for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Work Integration) told Xinhua.

Under the title "Mastering Steps", people with mental health problems along with professionals and volunteers from PEPSAEE presented their choreography.

"We danced all together to show that people with mental health problems are not different from us, to celebrate dance and to underline that dance unites, rather than divides people," she said.

But what excited Liatira was the enthusiasm of the participants. "It was amazing to see these people been happy, to feel satisfied with themselves, that they succeeded to present in front of an audience what they prepared," she said.

source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-05/01/c_136247826.htm

 

 

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International Dance Day
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, April 29 2017: As observed across the globe, International Dance Day was observed by Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy at its auditorium.

Speaking as the chief guest of the function, JNMDA former Vice-Chairman N Tombi said, "Dance has been always a part of culture since time immemorial.

When compared to other countries or States, dance forms of Manipur have never failed to captivate people across the globe." He added that every artiste should acknowledge the role of their Gurus and respect them at all times.

As part of the programme, dances were performed by students of JNMDA and other artiste organisations.

source: http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp12..300417.apr17

 

 

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ICCR celebrates International Dance Day

STATE TIMES NEWS


JAMMU: Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India celebrated the International Dance Day here at Natrang Studio Theatre, Jammu featuring a day long programme of dances, deliberations, discussions and screening of films.


ICCR Jammu chose to celebrate this world day with prime focus on the diverse dance traditions of Jammu & Kashmir.
Amazingly, Jammu and Kashmir is the only State of the Indian union which offers immense variety of local dances.


Starting from Rouf, Bachhnagma, Kud, Fumaniyan, Jagarna, Gagel, Dandars to the dances in other regional languages of Gojri, Pahari, Balti, Bhadarwahi, the State of J and K offers unique dance forms like Jabroo, Surahi Dance, Shon dance, Koshan dance and Yak dance of Ladakh.


Earlier Regional director of ICCR J&K, Balwant Thakur dwelt in detail about the importance of this International day and informed that International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Council (CID, Conseil International de la Danse), a UNESCO partner NGO, and is celebrated yearly, on 29th April.


Those participated in the day long programme include Rakesh Kumar Kona, Sunny Mujoo, Simran Kaur, Khushi, Anil Sharma, Jyoti Kumari, Nikhil Manhas, Geetanjali Khajuria, Ruchika Khajuria, Razia Akhter, Bindia, Simran, Pallavi, Payal Bhau, Suneha Bhau, Neha Bhau, Radhika, Ashwani Sharma and Rachna.

 source: https://news.statetimes.in/iccr-celebrates-international-dance-day/

 

 

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International Dance Day: 5 popular dance forms celebrated across the world

 

On International Dance Day, let us take a look at top 5 dance types that are celebrated across the world and have dominated the art form since time immemorial

From rhythm to music, from beats to body movements, dance is a form of art that is performed to express emotions, engage in social interactions, and deliver messages through words and body movements to the world. Dance is popular across the world and different dance forms have evolved with time. On International Dance Day, let us take a look at top 5 dance types that have dominated the art form since time immemorial.

1. Bharatanatyam: India shares a timeless bond with Bharatnatyam. This is a genre of Indian classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu. Gradually, Bharatnatyam has spread its wings to several nations and now is treated as one of the most popular and spectacular dance forms in the world. It is performed mostly by women dancers and is a means to express spiritual ideas and Hindu religious themes.

2. Ballet: This form of dance dates back to 15th century. It originated in the Italian Renaissance courts and gradually became a concert dance form in Russia and France. There are different types of ballet, namely, Neoclassical ballet, Contemporary ballet, Romantic ballet and Classical ballet. Ballet dance is taught in various schools round the world. It is globally acclaimed for its historical ties, involvement of techniques, and incorporation of its own culture.

3. Jazz: This dance form originated in the African American lingo dance of the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. Originally, any dance that is performed with jazz music is referred to as jazz dance. Jazz genre emerged from street dance to theatrical dance being performed on stage.

 

4. Salsa: This form of social dance originated in the Caribbean. Salsa dance is majorly held in nightclubs, bars, ballrooms, restaurants, and outdoor parties. This form of international dance is practiced and performed across the world. Salsa workshops also became popular over time and many youngsters are actively taking part in these.

5. Kathak: This is one of the major forms of Indian classical dance that originated in northern India. One of the biggest attractions of Kathak dance is movement of feet with small bells (ghungroos) adorned over it. Kathak found its presence in the Mughal and British courts. Today, Kathak dance is celebrated globally for restoring and carrying forward the beauty of Indian art form is a beautiful manner.

 source: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/culture-news-international-dance-day-april-29-5-popular-dance-forms-ballet-bharatnatyam-kathak-jazz-salsa-lifestyle/18206198

 

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#INTERNATIONALDANCEDAY – TOP DANCE ACTS FROM GOT TALENT GLOBAL

We’re celebrating International Dance Day by looking back at our ten favourite dance acts from Got Talent around the world…

source: http://www.fremantlemedia.com/internationaldanceday-top-dance-acts-from-got-talent-global/

 

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INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY

International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Council (CID, Conseil International de la Danse), a UNESCO partner NGO, and is celebrated yearly, on April 29. The main purpose of Dance Day events is to celebrate dance, revel in the universality of this art form, cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers, and bring people together with a common language – dance. For more information and list of events please visit the official webpage international-dance-day.org.

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Dance Day celebrated

Amritsar, April 28

The Virsa Vihar organised a dance contest for amateur artistes to observe the International Dance Day at the Kartar Singh Dugal Auditorium here today. Students of several schools participated. Dr Rashmi Nanda, president, Natraj Nritya Sadan, said there were three categories, including folk, western and classical dance. Kewal Dhaliwal, president, Virsa Vihar Society, and Jagdish Sachdeva, general secretary, awarded certificates to the participants. — TNS

source: http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/dance-day-celebrated/399373.html 

 

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Flurry of activities planned for Dance Day

 | Updated: Apr 28, 2017, 11.23 AM IST

PUNE: A group of artistes will recreate 'Shishutirtha', a dance-drama based on Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's poem 'The Child', at Balgandharva Rang Mandir at 7.30pm on Saturday to mark the International Dance Day.


Around 30 Bharatnatyam dancers, 25 singers trained in Rabindra sangeet and a narrator will bring the one-hour long dance-drama alive on stage. The event is being held in association with Surjhankar, a charitable organisation.


"Probably, this is for the first time after 1933 that the whole drama will be staged. Earlier, only bits of it have been performed, but no one has staged the whole drama," Suchitra Date, founder director of Nritya Prerana, said.


Many dance schools will conduct events and workshops to celebrate the spirit of dance on Saturday. Artsphere, a city-based performing arts, healing and therapy studio, with Black Swan Journeys will host a free one-hour Dance Movement Therapy workshop at their studio in Kalyaninagar at 1pm. They will also hold workshops on classical dance appreciation as well as on Jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance forms.


A workshop, called 'Yoga for dance', will be held by Manish Pole, founder of Total Yoga, on the same day. On Friday, Lokrang Sanskrutik Manch, a city- based dance school, will hold 'Nrityotsav 2017' to felicitate achievers in the area of classical dance and folk arts. The awardees include Dr Manisha Sathe, Shakuntalabai Nagarkar and Surekha Pawar.

 source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/flurry-of-activities-planned-for-dance-day/articleshow/58411805.cms

 

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On World Dance Day, dancers in Delhi will celebrate with special recitals

Natya Tarangini, founded by the Reddys, observes its 41st anniversary on April 29 — World Dance Day. Renowned classical dancers, in the city, are ready to perform for dance lovers and celebrate the day.

Henna Rakheja
Hindustan Times

For Natya Tarangini dance school, its anniversary is a doubly special day, because it always falls on World Dance Day, April 29.

The performing arts centre, founded by the renowned Kuchipudi exponents Raja-Radha and Kaushalya Reddy, celebrates its 41st anniversary today. On the occasion, dancers between the ages of five and 40 years will present a Kuchipudi recital choreographed by the Reddys.

“When children are told that they’ll perform on World Dance Day, they feel happy and important. Their ecstasy is visible,” says Kaushalya Reddy. “I feel happy that the world is celebrating this day and that there’s an awareness of one day being celebrated in the honour of dance.”

Besides the Kuchipudi recital, the students of Natya Tarangini will today present Hindustani and Carnatic vocal music, and a dance performance titled Draupadi Vastrapaharanam.

Kaushalya Reddy says, “Rajaji has specially choreographed a dance for our youngest students that takes one back to the times of The Playhouse (a theatre), inaugurated by us in Durban, South Africa, after apartheid. When we were in a hotel for five days in South Africa, we couldn’t step out because of security problems. At that time, Rajaji came across the song My Heart is a Temple Happy Happy Dance. This dance composition is based on that song.”

source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/on-world-dance-day-city-dancers-will-have-special-recitals/story-CkRgIDPrdG7TQqmUIzGaGN.html

 

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Special Dance Day event

International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Council and is celebrated worldwide every year on April 29.

This special occasion is being marked with dance performances by eminent artistes by Utsav Music, in association with Sri Krishna Gana Sabha on May 1 at 6 p.m.

N. Murali, president, The Music Academy, will inaugurate the event and confer the ‘Utsav Nrithya Ratna’ title on Bharatanatyam exponent Lakshmi Viswanathan, who will also deliver the International Dance Day message.

On the occasion, Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam and her disciples will present Bharatanrityam, Lasya Mavillapalli will perform Kuchipudi, Odissi by Malaysia-based Sandhya Manoj and Kathak by Eshani Agarwal from New Delhi. There will also be a ballet and contemporary dance performance by Nikolina Nikoleski from New Delhi.

source: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/special-dance-day-event/article18263677.ece

 

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New Delhi, April 28, 2017 | UPDATED 16:49 IST

On this International Dance Day, here are 6 dancers who glorified classical dance in India

 

On this International World Dance Day, let's know about six such dance legends without whom Classical dance in India wouldn't have been in its present day glory.

The Indian classical dance holds onto the roots of cultural heritage of this country. But there was a time when this dance form was dying. However, as all art forms undergo a revival and return with a glorious bang, so did Indian classical dance. This dance form has a distinct character that reflects the great cultural and traditional endeavor. The forms of Indian dance have transcended beyond the fences and socio-cultural hindrances. And the exponents of the Indian classical dance believe that it has the caliber of creating a new and disciplined lifestyle.

Also, the Indian Classical Dance is often regarded as the form of worship and meditation. The performers of this dance form, despite of the background and forms, have played a crucial role in presenting India to the forefront of the world stage. And these are the stalwarts who were at the helm of not only taking these dance forms to their peak glory, but also making it accessible to all.

So on this International World Dance Day, let's know about six such dance legends without whom classical dance in India wouldn't have been in its present day glory:

1. Uday Shankar

Uday Shankar is known as the Father of Modern Dance in India. And rightly so. He initiated a revival movement of classical Indian dances in 1930. Although he had no formal training in dance, it was his creativity and innovative techniques that brought him widespread fame. He travelled widely across the globe and integrated his global learnings into Indian classical dance. He started his own dance school in 1938, where he invited notable dancers and performers from various parts of the country to teach their respective dance forms.

2. Pandit Birju Maharaj
The world famous Kathak dancer, Pandit Birju Maharaj is the face of the Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Lucknow. Kathak, a north Indian dance form, is a mixture of dance and drama which is usually performed by both men and women. Pandit Birju Maharaj has been bestowed with many awards, the major one being the 'Padma Vibhushan' in 1986. He is the direct descendant of Ishwari Prasad, who is said to be the first known Kathak teacher. Considered to be a child prodigy, he was invited to teach Kathak at Sangeet Bharati in Delhi at the young age of thirteen.

3. Mrinalini Sarabhai
Mrinalini Sarabhai was a classical dancer, known for her tremendous work in the world of dance. She founded the Darpana Academy Of Performing Arts, which caters to various performing arts like dance, music, drama and puppetry and was also the first woman to learn the all-male style of Kathakali. For her, dance was a way to raise her voice against issues like social discrimination, environmental issues and communalism. She was the pioneer of making Bharatnatyam not only an acceptable dance form outside temples, but also a very respectable one.

4. Mallika Sarabhai
No piece about pioneers of Indian classical dance is complete without a worthy mention of Mallika Sarabhai. Mallika Sarabhai is a celebrated Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer. Daughter of dance stalwart Mrinalini Sarabhai, Mallika showed signs of immense talent early on. She started performing in her teenage years itself, and has created a unique style of contemporary dance forms. She took over the reins of Darpana, and later also launched 'Darpana for Development' -- an initiative focusing on performance art as a language for change.

5. Rukmani Arundale
Rukmini Devi Arundale was a reputed dancer and choreographer of Bharatnatyam, an Indian classical dance form. Her charismatic personality and contribution to the renaissance of Indian classical music attained her niche in the arena of Indian culture. It is believed that Rukmini Devi had declined the chair of the President of India, once offered by Morarji Desai, the then Prime Minister of India. She was also a trained ballerina, after having met the legendary Anna Pavlova on a ship.

6. Shovana Narayan
Shovana Narayan is a Kathak Maestro and an outstanding dancer. She is an incarnation of the great artistic and social traditions of India. She created a new and innovative style of performing arts by enriching it with a deeper and wider canvas of expression and dimensions. She established herself as a dancer during 1970s and the last four decades have seen her captivating audiences in numerous dance festivals. Trained by legendary Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj and Kundanlal Gangani at Kathak Kendra, Delhi, Shovana Narayan is known for her strong urge for experimentation.

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source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/six-dancers-who-glorified-classical-dance-in-india/1/940727.html

 

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Now, dancers make their moves online

 | Apr 29, 2017, 01.00 AM IST

They groove, they move and they've got you all smiling with their complicated steps. Chennai's most enthusiastic dancers have moved away from staging their dance performances on reality shows and college competitions, and found a new way to present dance. Dance covers, a concept that has been buzzing for the last one year or so, has seen several dancers from the city do a cover of popular Tamil or English songs. And this is not done inside their homes as most dancers prefer going to off-beat locations to capture a one or two-minute videos. What's impressive is that it is professionally shot, edited and presented in a classy way to make the viewers watch it more than once.


Dancer Vijay Varma, who has done plenty of such dance covers, says, "I wanted to be a football player. But going to dance classes from a young age made me fall in love with the art. Team Kingaz from USA was my inspiration. They have done interesting dance covers, which inspired me to do one.


"The first one that I did was for Anirudh's Enakenna Yaarum Illaye. There was no video for it. So, we decided to do a cover. My friend and director Sinish helped me get through to Anirudh and we showed him the video. He eventually released the dance cover, which became a huge hit." Vijay, though, has been doing dance covers of only Anirudh's songs as he's a huge fan.


So, how does he decide on the dancer? "It depends on the song. For a song like Sirikkadhey, you can't have too many dancers. It is a romantic song, so it shouldn't have more than three dancers. However, we did Enakenna Yaarum Illaye with 15 boys. So, it depends on the song," he says.

They groove, they move and they've got you all smiling with their complicated steps. Chennai's most enthusiastic dancers have moved away from staging their dance performances on reality shows and college competitions, and found a new way to present dance. Dance covers, a concept that has been buzzing for the last one year or so, has seen several dancers from the city do a cover of popular Tamil or English songs. And this is not done inside their homes as most dancers prefer going to off-beat locations to capture a one or two-minute videos. What's impressive is that it is professionally shot, edited and presented in a classy way to make the viewers watch it more than once.


Dancer Vijay Varma, who has done plenty of such dance covers, says, "I wanted to be a football player. But going to dance classes from a young age made me fall in love with the art. Team Kingaz from USA was my inspiration. They have done interesting dance covers, which inspired me to do one.


"The first one that I did was for Anirudh's Enakenna Yaarum Illaye. There was no video for it. So, we decided to do a cover. My friend and director Sinish helped me get through to Anirudh and we showed him the video. He eventually released the dance cover, which became a huge hit." Vijay, though, has been doing dance covers of only Anirudh's songs as he's a huge fan.


So, how does he decide on the dancer? "It depends on the song. For a song like Sirikkadhey, you can't have too many dancers. It is a romantic song, so it shouldn't have more than three dancers. However, we did Enakenna Yaarum Illaye with 15 boys. So, it depends on the song," he says.

 

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/now-dancers-make-their-moves-online/articleshow/58416770.cms

 

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Exercise is passé; Keralites now dance as protest, for therapy and more

Apr 29, 2017, 12.00 AM IST

Thiruvathira, the traditional dance of Kerala is a mild and graceful art form, often staged during Onam.


Well, who would have imagined that one could perform Thiruvathira as a mode of protest? But that is what happened last year, when a handful of women in kasavu saris with jasmine in their hair, danced away in the streets of Elamakkara, Kochi. The performance was a protest against the delay of the authorities in repairing the Freedom Road. Instead of a usual Thiruvathira song, the lyrics went — Prathikarikkum njangal prathikarikkum, pettannu cheyyanam road pani...


Even when the much-talked about Kiss of Love movement made a comeback to Kochi recently, dance was a major element of their protest against the moral police. Not to mention the numerous flash mobs organised, protesting against drug abuse, child abuse and more.


While the protest dance movements are happening on one side, the State has also been increasingly exploring the therapeutic values of dance! On International Dance Day, Kochi Times speaks to dancers and experts on how dance is moving beyond the traditional boundaries of entertainment and fitness, into protest, therapy and much more.


'Protest dance' attracts attention instantly
Ask Kerala's dance protesters why they used it as a medium of dissent, and they say, 'What could be better than dance and music to draw the attention of a big crowd towards something important? Praveen S, a dancer who took part in the recent dance protest of Kerala titled Ellaarum Aadanu (Everyone is dancing), says, "We all danced at the event in protest against the growing fascism around us. It could effectively register our displeasure and also freedom to protest, in a society that won't tolerate such a performance in general."


Hear out the 'Thiruvathira protesters' for instance. Sreekala Mohandas, a retired district registrar who led them, says, "We had raised the issue of the damaged road numerous times at various forums, and had even filed a case. But none of it brought any results so we decided to try a dance protest. It also suited the flavour of the season, as Onam was near. I penned a Thiruvathira song that suits the issue, and we performed in the street for about 3.5 minutes. Even Mayor Soumini Jain, who was abroad at that time, took note of the situation and guaranteed us a solution as soon as she came back. Now, the work of the road is going on."

A psychotherapeutic use of dance, movement and creativity to augment the intellectual and emotional functions of the body, Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is quite new to Kerala. However, if the initial excitement is anything to go by, it will soon be the next big thing.


Kochi-based classical dancer Sushila Pai, who takes dance therapy workshops even in corporates and educational institutions across the state, says, "It's not one of those disciplines restricted to a particular sect or audience. All kinds of people come to me for the therapy, especially those looking to de-stress and also for better communicate skills. It is also used to help women and children who had to go through experiences of abuse - it helps them relax."


The renowned dancers-cum-doctors Neelamana Sisters, Dr Draupadi Praveen and Dr Padmini Krishnan, have also been using the psychotherapeutic use of movement and dance in their treatment. Kuchipudi dancer and diabetologist Dr Padmini explains, "Yes, dance therapy can go a long way in helping a variety of issues. One of my patients, for instance, was a teenage girl born with infantile hemiplegia; she had trouble moving her hands and her movements were quite restricted. Gradually, I could help her relax her hands and move them, using mudras and movements." However, Padmini hastens to add that the therapy is no miracle cure. "It aids in the treatment, that's all. The same is the case with patients affected by arthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus and more," says Padmini.


How about a dance Biennale?


According to observers, the days are not far off when dance will be used a lot more in social movements in the State. Kochi-based dancer Sreejit P says, "Just like how street theatre is gaining momentum in the State, dance will also soon be step out into the streets, from within walls. You could see such a trend even in the Biennale, where many issues were staged outdoors through dance as moving art installations. Who knows, even a 'Dance Biennale' could be possible if a lot more creative hands join to work towards the same."

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/exercise-is-pass-keralites-now-dance-as-protest-for-therapy-and-more/articleshow/58416734.cms

 

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Get your Beyonce, ballet or Bollywood on - it's International Dance Day

Book tickets to the ballet, watch a Bollywood film or - even better - have a little boogie to Beyonce in your lounge room. Today is International Dance Day, and Ausdance ACT wants you to get involved.

Since 1982, International Dance Day has encouraged the world to "explore the art of dance" and Ausdance ACT is serving it up to Canberrans on a platter. The organisation is using International Dance Day to launch a week of dance workshops, performances, interactives and films for Australian Dance Week.

Into hip-hop? Learn to criss-cross and air walk through a free class at Bom Funk Dance Studio in Queanbeyan on Monday night.

Into tango? Watch the dancers of the Tango Social Club of Canberra perform live at The Italian Club next Saturday.

Into science? There's plenty on offer, including IN-SYNC - where dance and science align - at The Courtyard Studio, and The Galaxy Project, a series of works that bring dance, science and astronomy together "to celebrate the marvels of the universe".

The Galaxy Project will aptly be performed in the shell of the Mount Stromlo Observatory, with 13 contemporary dancers and a burlesque dancer uniting under the stars to explore the legend of Pleiades, the Cygnus constellation and the discovery of gravitational waves.

Dancers will perform to a stunning score commissioned by Inspiring Australia and including the voices of Canberra scientists and ANU staff Professor Susan Scott and Dr Brad Tucker.

Dr Tucker said he looked forward to donning a warm jumper and heading to Stromlo on Friday night to watch his fascination with space interpreted through dance.

"We often think of science and art as these separate items, but they aren't," Dr Tucker said.

"Both are expressions of not only people's handiwork and products of their passion, but beautiful expressions of the world around us.

"[The Galaxy Project] is the perfect joining of those - showcasing the skies we all gaze up at into a rhythmic form.

"I can calculate the growth rate of the Universe, but I have no clue how to dance, so I love seeing it."

Australian Dance Week, various locations, April 29 to May 7. Full program of events at ausdanceact.org.au

The Galaxy Project, Friday May 5, 7.30pm, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Cotter Road, Weston Creek. Entry via gold coin donation on the night, however bookings are essential via eventbrite.com.au

source: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-life/get-your-beyonce-ballet-or-bollywood-on--its-international-dance-day-20170427-gvucwn.html

 

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Beyond the classroom

with a practice for life

On the eve of International Dance Day, Ranjana Dave speaks to various artistes on teaching the art form as a barometer of performative practice

On the occasion of International Dance Day, the city is buzzing with a host of performances, with dancers performing old, new and themed works. Looking beyond skills manifested in a single evening of performance, one begins to see the years of learning that have shaped this moment – and concurrently, the years of teaching. This World Dance Day, artists who have been shaped by their experience of teaching reflect on the possibilities of pedagogy in dance.

A new world

Think dance teaching and our minds stray to the twice-a-week dance class, at the end of which one would have learned a new step or a new sequence. This is a continuous exercise, with skills imparted by the teacher and received by the student. The flow of knowledge is one-sided. An idealistic virtuosity is imposed on the body, which then works to live up to this image. A few years of this, and one is possibly a performer. This understanding of dance teaching as the process of coercing the body into pre-determined forms is changing. For a new generation of pedagogues, teaching is as much about learning and receiving as it is about giving.

A fresh understanding of pedagogy begins to have implications for personal artistic practice. In what they seek of themselves as performers, dancers ask questions that they then begin to resolve in the classroom. Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer Navtej Johar finds that what he is teaching is not just form or technique, but a method to generate affect. And this requires him to read dancers under their skins. He says, “Each day, I learn more about the body and of how best to improvise my instruction to effectively calibrate the body and inspire imagery. I also get to realise the potential of ‘shape’ – touched by attention, measure, breath and gaze – as it evolves into an affective image right in front of your eyes. What I am witnessing is a transparent trajectory of both cause and affect and this makes me a more convinced performer.”

This process of going beyond form and technique sees dancers critically rethink their approach to teaching. Bengaluru-based Odissi dancer Ashwini Raghupathy is often told that she is not a ‘traditional’ teacher. She finds that her job is to inspire and to keep an open mind. As a classical dance teacher, she shares her knowledge and helps students deal with self-conscious inhibitions. But she also believes in leading by example – in doing ‘crazy things’ and returning to dancing at the end of it, she reaffirms the discrete life choices students may choose to make.

The crucial audience connect

For Raghupathy, it’s crucial to acknowledge that students turn to dance for various reasons. She says, “Odissi has been a self-transformative practice for me. It opened me up towards the world and that didn’t happen only by colouring within the lines and making sure I am perfect. We get so caught up in perfection that we forget about connection. What you feel inside is more important than what you are doing outside. How are you touching the audience? I keep drawing the student’s attention to that,” she explains.

The notion of pedagogy is evolving not just for professional dancers, but also within the mainstream education space. Arts educators are considering what it means to have an egalitarian teacher-student relationship, where one doesn’t talk down to the other. This opens up the possibility of reshaping approaches to learning through highly-charged classroom situations. A few years ago, a four-year-old came up to me as I guided a group of riotous pre-schoolers through an exercise in tiptoeing across the dance floor. Earnestly, she said, “My toes are paining.” When I asked why, she responded with a naughty chuckle, “Because I am growing!” The social media timelines of arts educators are peppered with anecdotes in this vein, big revelations packed into banal conversations with toddlers and pre-schoolers. Teaching is increasingly about having thought-provoking conversations, where the learner asks questions and formulates the answers.

Change is constant

Language highlights this change – ‘teaching’ and ‘imparting’ are making way for ‘enabling’ and ‘facilitating’. The knowledge exists, and the teacher’s role is to help the student arrive at it. Arts-based educator and theatre practitioner Sananda Mukhopadhyaya articulates this shift when she says, “So much of the joy of teaching and working with children becomes accessible if you talk to children as people. I make life choices that feed into the conversations I am having in the classroom. I take public transport as it brings so many dialogues into the classroom. The way we live actively informs the way we teach and the kind of world we imagine for children. Often, you have the freedom to bring in these other observations and weigh them in equal measure to academic learning.”

source: http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/beyond-the-classroom-with-a-practice-for-life/article18258586.ece

 

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INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY

“We need more exposure” 

 

Tamanna Rahman

After its grand inauguration on April 23, the weeklong International Dance Day festivities are currently underway. The opening day saw performances of noted dancers, including leading Manipuri dance exponent Tamanna Rahman, who is the founder of Nrityam as well as a lecturer of the Department of Dance at Dhaka University. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, the artiste speaks of the art form, her current ventures, and more. Excerpts:

“I performed during the inaugural ceremony of International Dance Day festival on April 23, to a contemporary patriotic song called 'Jole Otho Bangladesh'. The event was lively and the performance went smoothly. I have also recently performed a Manipuri number for a programme on ATN Bangla, which will go on air on April 29. Currently we are preparing for performances commemorating Tagore's birth anniversary on May 6, and will record dances to five Tagore songs for BTV soon. We are still in talks with other television channels, and will begin rehearsals soon after a concrete plan is laid out. The dance numbers will be done in the Rabindrik style, infused with Manipuri dance. “

“Although dance is a primary cultural component, very little respect is given towards this art form. Our performances usually take place on the stage, and television channels usually hesitate in covering such events. Dance programmes are also scarce on TV, and that must be changed. We need more exposure if we are to preserve and promote this sacred art form. We also don't receive much support when it comes to sponsorships, and even when we perform at government programmes the fees we receive are a mere pittance. Patronisation from the government, corporations, and the people is necessary if we are to take steps forward.”

“How can dance be expected to flow through generations when today's youth are pressured into sedentary lifestyles? The demand to succeed academically and professionally without respite is limiting the nurturing of their minds, bodies, and souls' needs. This will result in the loss of humanity in the long run, and it is difficult to identify clear solutions against this epidemic. It would be a good start if schools can incorporate the arts into their core curriculum and place equal emphasis like other subjects.”

source: http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/interview/we-need-more-exposure-1397653

 

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A celebration of classical dance

Apr 28, 2017, 06.00 AM IST

The three-day long International Dance Day celebrations at Shilpakala Vedika that concluded on Wednesday treated the dance aficionados in the city to some memorable performances by renowned exponents as they transported them to the classical world of these illustrious dance forms.

Organised by International Dance Research and Training Centre, the event saw teenage dance practitioners accompanying their gurus during series of performances.

On the second day, students of Dr Nirmala Vishweswaran, Dr Ramadevi, Dr Yashoda Thakore and Kota Vijayalakshmi demonstrated pure elegance through their dance moves. The curtains went down for the second day of the dance festival with a Kuchipudi dance ballet by Dr Maddali Usha Gayatri and her troupe that enhanced the visual appeal of the show with powerful abhinaya and nrittya.

On the concluding day, students of famous Bharatanatyam danseuse Smitha Madhav commenced the day's itinerary with a traditional pushpanjali. It was followed by a shadam in ragamalika, and a mallari in hamsanagam that mesmerised the audience.

Kathak exponent Sanjay Joshi along with his students performed a Ganesh vandana. Reciting verses in praise of the Elephant God -- his birth and his mischief's during childhood -- the troupe then enacted Arthanareeswar -- a tribute to Lord Shiva and Parvati, which gave the audience a divine experience. The troupe ended their performance with a stunning performance of Tarang.

Katyayani Thota's Kuchipudi dance saw a wide-eyed audience relishing the performance in awe. The performer brought to the fore some unforgettable moments for dance lovers with her dynamic movements offering a classical display of poetry in motion. The danseuses' last piece wooed the audience as her subtle eye expressions and sheer pace kept the audience glued to their seats as Katyayani enacted how the third eye of Lord Shiva, who was grieving the loss of his beloved Sati Devi, scorches Manmatha, the Lord of Love, to ashes. Katyayani's performance called the curtains down to the event as the audience gave the dancer a standing ovation.

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source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/a-celebration-of-classical-dance/articleshow/58401369.cms

 

 

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So you think you can dance?

APRIL 27TH, 2017

 

If you are a fan of dancing and just can’t wait for a flash mob to be arranged so you can organise yourself with all those other people, then the Dance Marathon shaking its thing at the Mall of Cyprus in Nicosia on Sunday will be just the occasion for you to put your dancing shoes on.

The Dance Marathon is organised to celebrate International Dance Day, which was established in 1982 by the Unesco international Dance Council. It is celebrated every year on April 29 to unite professionals and non-dancers.

From 3pm until 7pm, there will be a specially designed stage welcoming people of all ages to dance to the rhythms of the Just Dance video game. Even if you really don’t know your right from your left foot it doesn’t matter, you will have more than enough guidance as there will be participation from  the Creativity Dance Studio, the Kalla Dancing Studio, True Enforces of Advanced Movement, Rebel Dancers and Just Dance by Anastasia Hadjiefrem.

The event will also be supported by Green Cola.

It is not all about moving our feet for the fun of it, though, the event will also help raise money for Hope for Children as The Mall of Cyprus together with G3 Great Games will donate €500 to the organisation for each hour of dance.

Dance Marathon 2017
Dance marathon to celebrate International Dance Day. April 30. The Mall of Cyprus, Nicosia. 3pm-7pm.

source: http://cyprus-mail.com/2017/04/27/think-can-dance/

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International Dance Day

The Global Education Center is celebrating International Dance Day on Saturday, for the very first time. This day has been celebrated world wide for the past 35 years, with a mission to celebrate dance, and bring people together with the common language of dance. The center, at 4822 Charlotte Pike, will offer free mini classes of Bachata, Salsa, Capoeira, African dance and many more for all ages. Everyone is invited. Visit globaleducationcenter.org for more info.

source: http://www.tennessean.com/story/life/shopping/ms-cheap/2017/04/27/6-free-things-do-weekend-plus-three-great-sales/100845738/


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THREE THINGS TO DO in Surrey: Dance day, youth night at UrbanScreen, and foraging at local parks

posted Apr 26, 2017 at 8:35 AM

1. A “most spectacular live fusion of dance, photography, film and the visual arts” is promised at Surrey Arts Centre this Saturday night (7 p.m., April 29) during an annual International Dance Day Celebration staged by South Surrey’s XBa DanceCo. The company’s dancers hit the stage along with Skud Zavicaj (a Serbian folk-dance group), Keri’s Scottish Highland dancers, photography by Heather Mann and Barbara Cooper, acrylic-on-canvas paintings by James McCue and a guest performance by the Diskordanse company. Tickets are $20, plus fees, for the show, via 604-501-5566 or Tickets.surrey.ca.

2. Surrey’s award-winning UrbanScreen is the scene for a Youth Night event this Friday (April 28), from 8 to 9 p.m. On the west wall of Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre (13458 107A Ave., Surrey), a “digital playground” invites people to participate in a large-scale interactive artwork. Try beaming images of yourself into a live video and interact with strangers-turned-friends in real time. As event planners explain, “these ‘virtual friends’ prompt you to respond to their actions in playful ways, perhaps allowing them to touch your hand, pat your head or tickle your chin.” For more event details, dial 604-598-5898 or visit Surreyurbanscreen.ca.

3. Ever wanted to be able to identify edible and non-edible plants in Surrey’s Tynehead Park and Green Timbers Urban Forest? Now’s your chance, during a pair of events, first on Friday at Tynehead (April 28, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 16600 96th Ave., Surrey). The Surrey Urban Foraging events, planned by Village Surrey Transition Initiative, are hosted by Mandi Thompson. It’s free to register, but do so at Villagesurrey.ca/registration, or call 778-988-3549 for more details. The event at Green Timbers is set for Sunday, May 7.

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source: http://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/420633263.html

 

 

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String of programmes to mark International Dance Day

 | Updated: Apr 28, 2017, 12.16 AM IST

Pune: A group of artists will recreate 'Shishutirtha', a dance-drama based on noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore's poem 'The child', at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir at 7.30pm on Saturday to mark the International Dance Day.

Around 30 Bharatnatyam dancers, 25 singers trained in Rabindra sangeet and a narrator will bring the one-hour long drama alive on stage. The programme is being held in association with Surjhankar, a charitable organisation.

"Probably, this is for the first time after 1933 that the whole drama will be staged. Before this, only bits of it have been performed, but no one has staged the whole drama," Suchitra Date, founder director of Nritya Prerana, said.

Also, many dance schools in the city will conduct events and workshops to celebrate the spirit of dance on Saturday. Artsphere, a city-based performing arts, healing and therapy studio, with Black Swan Journeys will host a free one-hour Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) workshop at their studio in Kalyaninagar at 1pm.

Besides DMT, a workshop called 'Yoga for dance' will be held by Manish Pole, founder of Total Yoga, on the same day. "The session will be held to teach important postures," Pole said.

Laying emphasis on traditional dance forms, Artsphere and Black Swan Journeys have included workshops on classical dance appreciation as well as on Jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance forms.

R Studios, a dance school based in Baner, will also be conducting workshops on 'salsa footwork' and 'Pachanga' on the same day.

Rocky Poonawala, founder director of R Studios, said, "Pachanga is a different style of salsa that includes a lot of swag, which people love doing at pubs and dance parties. I love the style too and that is why we are conducting this workshop."

Keeping in mind that International Dance Day is not just to promote dance but also to appreciate the talent that buds into this field, Lokrang Sanskrutik Manch, a city- based dance school, is organizing 'Nrityotsav 2017' to felicitate achievers in the area of classical dance and folk arts. The awardee for classical dance include Dr Manisha Sathe who practises Kathak. The awardees for folk art are Shakuntalabai Nagarkar and Surekha Pawar, who are Lavani performers. The function that will be held on Friday at 6pm. It will also have a Kathak-Lavani jugalbandi by Sukhada Khandge and Pramila Lodgekar.

 

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/string-of-programmes-to-mark-international-dance-day/articleshow/58406775.cms

 

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Belgrade Theatre Announces 11 MILLION REASONS TO DANCE for International Dance Day

 

Apr. 27, 2017 

To celebrate International Dance Day this Saturday 29 April, the Belgrade Theatre has announced its photography exhibition 11 Million Reasons to Dance which is currently on display at the theatre.

11 Million Reasons to Dance is a life-affirming photography exhibition inspired by iconic dance scenes from film, all reimagined by Deaf and disabled people who dance. The title of the exhibition reflects the fact there are more than 11 million disabled people in the UK.

The exhibition presents a series of thought-provoking takes on great cinematic set-pieces, like Gene Kelly's Singing in the Rain, Billy Elliot dancing his heart out before his dad and Moira Shearer playing a young ballerina in The Red Shoes.

With support from Unlimited Impact, People Dancing, the UK development organisation and membership body for participatory dance, commissioned emerging photographer Sean Goldthorpe to work with the dancers to create 20 high quality images.

A UK and world tour is now bringing these subtly captured moments of dance magic to a bigger arts audience and wider public, aiming to move the viewer with their style, passion and provocative wit, challenging us all to appreciate the energy, creativity and diversity of Deaf and disabled people who dance.

Photographer Sean Goldthorpe said, "I didn't want to have any crazy angles or effects that might detract from the dancers and their amazing ability to get past the physical challenges they face as disabled artists to achieve such high levels of artistic expression and skill. During the shoots I was just very focused on making sure everything was technically right. It wasn't till afterwards that it really dawned on me just how much the project meant to the dancers, how much they were thrilled to be portrayed as genuine artists - I found that deeply moving. I hope 11 Million Reasons will encourage those who see it not to judge disabled people as being in any way different from themselves."

11 Million Reasons to Dance, which has already been booked to appear in Spain and Hong Kong, as well as across the UK (including London and Glasgow), hopes to inspire dance and film lovers everywhere - and not just those who are Deaf and disabled.

11 Million Reasons to Dance is free to attend during the theatre's opening hours and will run until Saturday 17 June, when there will also be a performance on the Belgrade's B2 stage with the same title.

The performance will showcase the work by local Dance Artists Alexis Hainesand Stephanie Sandy, who have been working with a number of schools including, Baginton Fields School, Castle Wood School, Tiverton School, Sherbourne Fields School, and Corley Centre, to create new dance performance work.

This will be performed alongside a duet byKate Marsh andWelly O'Brien, who, as dancers with missing limbs, are both interested in the specificity of their own physicality and how this informs and enriches their collaborative practice and performance.

Tickets are available now priced at £6.50 by calling the Belgrade Theatre Box Office team on 024 7655 3055 or by visiting www.belgrade.co.uk

 

 source: http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwdance/article/Belgrade-Theatre-Announces-11-MILLION-REASONS-TO-DANCE-for-International-Dance-Day-20170427#

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International Dance Day 2017: Celebrating Trisha Brown

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Since 1982, International Dance Day has been celebrated on April 29. Also called World Dance Day, events are coordinated by the International Dance Council with the goal of raising public awareness of dance as an art form, highlighting the need for greater government recognition and for its place in education.

Every year the council votes for a key figure in the dance world to write a message that is circulated globally. Sadly this year’s pick, US dancer, choreographer and postmodern dance theorist Trisha Brown, died on March 18.

The International Dance Day Message 2017 she wrote is as follows: “I became a dancer because of my desire to fly. The transcendence of gravity was always something that moved me. There is no secret meaning in my dances. They are a spiritual exercise in a physical form.

“Dance communicates and expands the universal language of communication, giving birth to joy, beauty and the advancement of human knowledge. Dance is about creativity… again and again… in the thinking, in the making, in the doing and in the performing. Our bodies are a tool for expression and not a medium for representation. This notion liberates our creativity, which is the essential lesson and gift of art-making.

“The life of an artist does not end with age, as some critics believe. Dance is made of people and ideas. As an audience, you can take the creative impulse home with you and apply it to your daily life.”

Brown, who described herself as “a bricklayer with a sense of humour” and promoted ‘democratic’ dance and the ‘line of least resistance’, also had an earthier take on the mechanics of her profession, summed up in her response to critics who claimed that anyone could dance her 1983 classic Set and Reset. As she said: “Don’t they realise we rearrange our internal organs every time we dance it?”

Her Trisha Brown Dance Company will feature at a gala night during the International Dance Day Summit 2017 in Shanghai, which runs from April 27-29.

Hosted by the International Dance Committee, part of Shanghai-based International Theatre Institute, the summit has the theme We, Dance Together. There are three days of workshops and performances, plus a conference on the global relevance of dance on April 27 at the Fosun art centre, with keynote speakers from China and around the world.

The gala night on April 29 takes place at the Shanghai International Dance Centre, a major new complex that opened in October. With a 1,079-seat grand theatre and a 291-seat experimental studio, it is Asia’s first professional dance centre and is home to the Shanghai Ballet, Shanghai Song and Dance Ensemble, and Shanghai Dance School (affiliated with the Shanghai Theatre Academy).

Alongside If You Couldn’t See Me by Brown’s company, the gala performances include Third Wheel by US-based company DanceAbility International, featuring performers with and without disabilities, showcases from disabled Chinese dancers and a tribute to Brown by Andromachi Dimitriadou Lindahl, president of ITI’s International Dance Committee.

Brown’s message will be read out on stage by Susan Rosenberg, consulting historical scholar at the Trisha Brown Dance Company and author of the recent study Trisha Brown: Choreography As Visual Art.

The International Dance Day Summit is at Shanghai International Dance Centre from April 27-29

 

source: https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/2017/international-dance-day-2017-celebrating-trisha-brown/ 

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Street Flash Mobs in Adelaide for International Dance Day

This year Street Flash Mobs return to Adelaide for International Dance Day this Saturday, 29th April. A fun interactive day that engages the local dance scene across dance and performing genres to perform Flash Mobs throughout Adelaide CBD. The day is about celebrating dance in public spaces.

Apart of the International Dance Council supported by UNESCOFinsart Inc. produces the International Dance Day Street Flash Mobs, that was founded on supporting local artists to make a “splash” in the Adelaide CBD unused spaces.  Flash mobs will appear in various empty parks, footpaths/bridges across Adelaide.

Event approximate locations and times

9:30am - 11am Grote Street, China Town, Victoria Square

1:30pm Bank Street, Currie Street

3:30pm Adelaide Oval Foot Bridge

4:30 North Terrace Tram Station

6pm Frome Rd, Rundle Street and Pulteney

 

 source: http://performing.artshub.com.au/whats-on/south-australia/performances-and-gigs/street-flash-mobs-in-adelaide-for-international-dance-day-214566

 

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8th edition of Dance Discourse to be a delight for art lovers in Bengaluru

 | Updated: Apr 27, 2017, 07.15 AM IST

BENGALURU: Age is no bar for dance or its multitude of forms. On international Dance Day, observed on April 29 (Saturday), the city will witness performances from a vast array of dancers, representing different generations, ranging from a five-year-old to an octogenarian moving in harmony with music at the Dance Day celebrations, being hosted by Alliance Francaise de Bangalore (AFB).

The eighth edition of Dance Discourse will see 108 dancers from Bengaluru, and other cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram gather at the venue. The event, scheduled between 5 and 9pm on Saturday, will also include a seminar on the guru Sishya Parampara. Dance critic and founder of India's only dance yearbook attendance Ashish Mohan Khokar is organising the event, which is being funded by AFB and Bangalore School of Music. Guru Kanak Rele, the acclaimed Mohiniattam dancer and recipient of Padma Bhushan, has been invited as the chief guest for the event.

Other organisations in the city such as Shoonya Space and Shilpakalavida too have been holding events and discussions to increase participation in different dance forms. AFB's initiative, meanwhile, is meant to be both an eventful and an educative affair.

The event at AFB will begin with a seminar on Guru Sishya Parampara. Exponents of various dance forms, including Yakshagana and Bharatanatyam, will participate in the panel discussion. NadaM, stem and Nrityarutya are among the dance groups that will perform at the event. AFB president Chiranjeev Singh will deliver the keynote address.

A film compiled by Khokar, wherein acclaimed artistes such as Birju Maharaj, Raja Reddy, Astad Deboo and Padma Subramanyam among others speak on this year's theme, will be screened at the event. The audience will also be treated to a special feature meant to reignite the memory of Protima Bedi, Indrani Rahman, Kalnidhi Narayan and Sitara Devi.

Rele will also be launching the copy of attendance 2017. "The event is not just for those who understand classical dance. We have railway engineers, people from the IT sector among others - the audience profile is very eclectic," said Khokar. "It's the only festival where expat audience is present in large numbers, and are exposed to Indian culture," he added.

Witness dance by four generations!

The event is inclusive of all age groups. "This doesn't only celebrate stars. We have children from 5-10 years presenting Odissi, 20-30 year olds performing Kathak, 40-60 year olds presenting contemporary forms, and 60-80 year olds performing Bharatanatyam," said Ashish Mohan Khohar.

-- Dhatri S Aradhya

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/8th-edition-of-dance-discourse-to-be-a-delight-for-art-lovers-in-bengaluru/articleshow/58390229.cms

 

 

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International Dance Day

April 29, noon — 7 p.m. | Various venues

Freethedancecentre.ca

UNESCO initiated this global event in 1982 on April 29 to commemorate the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727- 810), who is considered to be the founder of modern ballet. The Dance Centre presents everything from the hip-hop street moves of groups such as Project Soul to bhangra, contemporary dance and more at various venues around town. One of the most popular has been the Robson Square Salsa (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.), which includes a demo, lesson and chance to shake your own groove thing. 

source: http://vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/seven-things-to-do-this-week-april-28-to-may-4-kehlani-international-dance-day-drunk-magic-and-more

 

 

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International Dance Day set to dazzle on April 29

Dance on a historic train turntable, contemporary work at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, and salsa at Robson Square: those are just a smattering of the moving and shaking that will be going on as part of International Dance Day on Saturday (April 29). The Dance Centre is the hub for the art form in this city, so look there for Pressed Paradise putting on pop-up performances, and installations throughout the building all day, plus a big showcase by the likes of Company 605 and Vanessa Goodman that evening. Don’t miss bhangra with students from Windermere Secondary School outside the Vancouver Art Gallery from 1 to 1:30 p.m.; or Polymer Dance’s contemporary moves on the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre’s turntable from 3 to 3:30 p.m. It’s all free, folks; check out www.thedancecentre.ca/ for a full schedule.
 

 

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Thousands to participate in International Dance Day in Surakarta

Jakarta| Wed, April 26, 2017| 05:16 pm

Thousands of dancers are set to perform in the annual International Dance Day celebration at the Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI) Surakarta on April 29.

Most of the dancers will take turns showcasing their skills during the 24-hour event, but three dancers, namely Danang Pamungkas from Solo, Anter Asmorotedjo from Yogyakarta and Asep Suleman from Bandung, are slated to perform nonstop around the clock.

ISI Surakarta rector Sri Rochana said the event, initiated by the school of performing arts, serves as a place for the students to practice dancing, stage management, choreography and karawitan (music ensemble).

Students and lecturers from other faculties, as well as by dance studios, will also participate in the event. According to tempo.co, up to 182 dance studios and 3,760 artists from Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Bali and Palu have registered to join the celebration.

"There are no selection processes for the event. Child dancers can perform on the same stage with experienced dancers,” said Sri.

Organizer Eko Supendi said people from outside the city have been showing high interest in participating in the event despite the fact that they would have to arrange their own transportation to Surakarta. “We only provide them the stage and meals,” he said. (mas/kes)

source: http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2017/04/26/thousands-to-participate-in-international-dance-day-in-surakarta.html

 

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Gurmeet Choudhary's International Dance Day plans

April 25, 2017 10:29:47 AM IST
By Ruchita Mishra, Glamsham Editorial

 

Gurmeet Choudhary has made his presence felt through various roles in popular television shows. The actor is trying to recreate the same magic on the silver screen as well.
The handsome actor is also an amazing dancer, this International Dance Day (April 29), he will be giving tribute to B-town's iconic dancing superstars by making a video that he will post on his social media accounts.

In past the actor has been part of dance reality shows like Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and now he will be dancing on popular dance numbers of Bollywood featuring superstars who he has always looked up to during his growing up years.

Gurmeet will be performing on Prabhu Deva's ‘Muqabala', Hrithik Roshan's ‘Dhoom Macha Le', Salman Khan's ‘Oh Oh Jane Jana' and Govinda's popular songs thereby sharing the video with his fans.

Gurmeet has already started rehearsals for the same with his dance trainer. Speaking about his tribute the actor said, “Besides being influenced by the acting prowess of these superstars, I've always admired their dancing skills too. I have learnt dancing watching their songs and observing them closely. So this International Dance Day video is a small attempt and a tribute to my dance icons.”

So aren't you guys excited to watch this handsome hunk dance after a long time!

 source: http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/17/apr/gurmeet-choudhary-bollywood-news-international-dance-day.asp#

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Natya Vriksha And IIC Present World Dance Day Celebrations 2017

 Apr. 24, 2017 

Natya Vriksha And IIC present World Dance Day Celebrations 2017, curated by (Padmashri) Dancer Geeta Chandran at INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE AUDITORIUM on Saturday 29 April AND Sunday, 30 April 2017.

Saturday, 29 April 2017:

10 a.m.

to 12 noon: Everyone Can Dance: Bharatanatyam workshop by Dancer Geeta Chandran (For all those who have not had any formal dance 

4 p.m.: Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan will launch DANCE IN RETROSPECT Part II

edited by Dr Sunil Kothari, in the presence of Shri Shekhar Sen, Chairman, Sangeet Natak Akademi. This will be followed by a dialogue with Dr. Kothari on his life and work.

YOUNG DANCERS FESTIVAL

6:30 p.m.: Bharatanatyam by Aniruddha Knight (grandson of Balasaraswati)

7:45 p.m: Kathak by Gauri Diwakar

Sunday, 30 April 2017

10 a.m.

to 12 noon Chhau Workshop conducted by Guru Shashadhar Acharya

(Open to dancers of all styles)

4 p.m.: Health for Dance: Illustrated lecture by Dr. Sheela Nambiar

YOUNG DANCERS FESTIVAL

6:30 p.m.: Manipuri by Nandita Devi

7:45 p.m.: Vilasini Natyam by Purva Dhanasree

Source: http://www.broadwayworld.com/india/article/Natya-Vriksha-And-IICPresent-World-Dance-Day-Celebrations-2017-20170424

 

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Gurmeet to pay tribute to Bollywood's dancing superstars

 | Updated: Apr 24, 2017, 05.33 PM IST

 Actor Gurmeet Choudhary will be paying a tribute to Bollywood's iconic dancing superstars, including Prabhudheva, Hrithik Roshan and Govinda, by making a video that he will post digitally on his social media accounts on International Dance Day on Saturday.

Gurmeet will be performing to Prabhudheva's "Muqabala", Hrithik Roshan's "Dhoom macha le", Salman Khan's "Oh oh jane jana" and Govinda's songs. He says it's a tribute to his dance icons.

"Besides being influenced by the acting prowess of these superstars, I've always admired their dancing skills too. I have learnt dancing watching their songs and observing them closely. So this International Dance Day is a small attempt and a tribute to my dance icons," Gurmeet said in a statement.

Gurmeet has been part of dance reality shows, including "Nach Baliye" and "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". He has also been part of films like "Khamoshiyan", "Wajah Tum Ho" and was last on screen in the film "Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana".

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gurmeet-to-pay-tribute-to-bollywoods-dancing-superstars/articleshow/58343698.cms

 

 

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Ghana Celebrates International Dance Day With Azonto

Azonto Dance Celebration to mark the World Dance Day on Saturday 29 th April

Let’s start off with a round of applause for dancers, non-dancers, Ghanaians living abroad, friends of Ghana, dignitaries, celebrities and media personalities who joined in the unique celebration of IDDiG (International Dance Day in Ghana) in 2016. While over 200 countries celebrated World Dance Day with different dance genres, Ghana made a strong statement by celebrating its own- Azonto Dance.

The outcome, we got listed at number 17 in the world google ranking for International Dance Day celebrations. The celebration, which started with a social media engagement and climaxed with an Azonto Jam, was graced by Carl Ampah of UNESCO, Adwoa Awindor of Greetings from Abroad fame, former Deputy Min. of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie, and hosted by Reggie Rockstone.

This year, come 29 th of April, the world will celebrate dance like never and Ghana must once again give Azonto Dance a voice. Thus, all dancers and non-dancers, Ghanaians and friends of Ghana, living in and out of Ghana, and the media, are being called upon to participate and support in this year’s World Dance Day celebration.

World Dance Day, also known as the International Dance Day, was initiated by the World Dance Council in 1982. Affiliated with UNESCO and based in Paris, the dance council, referred to as CID, has been promoting dance each year, with specific messages and themes to promote the good values of dance on 29 th April, in various countries.

According to Robert Klah, the CEO of CAiM (Creative Arts in Motion),

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Dance as a creative arts discipline is currently not that prestigious in Ghana, and that has to change. We have therefore taken it upon ourselves to contribute what we can to this change, and giving Azonto dance an annual voice is one of many initiatives we believe can salvage the situation.

Azonto dance is ours, Ghana’s contribution to the world dance syllabus. It is our pop dance form, made up of different dance moves to Afrobeats/ Afropop tunes. Currently the dance is evolving, and it’s happening so fast that if we do not own the process, each step of the way, it may lose its identity.

And we must not allow that to happen. So all dancers, non-dancers, Ghanaians and friends of Ghana, and the media alike, are encouraged to come aboard for this nationwide celebration on 29 th April.

 

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The celebration will start with a daytime social media engagement, where fans of Azonto are required to upload a 60sec video, or post pictures of themselves or anyone dancing Azonto on 29 th April, onto Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, with the following hashtags- #iddig #azontogboko #danceteratv.

Alternatively videos and pictures can be sent via Whatsapp before 29th April, to the number +233506679491 for repost. The celebration will be climaxed with an Azonto Dance Concert at its place of origin, James Town, Manste Agbonaa, from 6pm.

The night will feature over 50 dance performances from the best talents in Ghana, showcasing new dance moves, urban dance passion, and great skill. Pro Azonto music artistes such Luther, Article Wan, and more, will make an appearance to grace the celebration.

IDDiG is a call to action for all Ghanaians living in Ghana and abroad, all friends of Ghana, and all lovers of Azonto, to join in the celebration of Ghana’s own- Azonto. Azonto celebration on International Dance Day is an initiative of CAiM and powered by Dancetera TV, Ghana’s Official Dance Channel for anything dance. For updates and enquiries engage @DanceteraTV on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), or call +233506679491/ +233244611808.

 

source: https://loudsoundgh.com/2017/04/ghana-celebrates-international-dance-day-with-azonto/ 

 

 

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Love for dance keeps them moving forward

 

Artistes gear up for International Dance Day

 

By Robina Rashid Bhuiyan

 

The countdown to International Dance Day (April 29) begins next week, with weeklong dance festivities commencing April 23. Organised by Bangladesh Nritya Shilpi Sangstha (BNSS) in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), dancers of every traditional fold in Bangladesh are brought together to present their art. Alongside performances by esteemed dancers of the country, the festivities also provide a platform to young children from all backgrounds and abilities to showcase their talent and learning. The Daily Star recently reached out to President of BNSS Minu Haque and co-Director of Nrityanchal and choreographer Shibli Mohammad for their plans regarding the grand event, and more:

Minu Haque

International Dance Day is commemorated each year on April 29, but we organise week-long festivities beginning from April 23. Our grand opening is taking place at the main auditorium of BSA's National Theatre Hall. For seven days at 6pm-9:30pm, dance institutions from all over the country present their dance forms at the Shilpakala Plaza alongside performances by young children. We also arrange a fair at the plaza where food stalls and other various products such as sarees, ornaments, cosmetics and more are available. 

On the day of April 29, we will commence with a mongol nritya at 7am. From 9:30am we will hold a rally, before returning to the Seminar Hall at the Academy where Mahua Mukherjee will present her paper on Gaudiya dance. After lunch, the main event will open at the National Theatre Hall, where prominent personalities such as Minister of Cultural Affairs Asaduzzaman Noor, Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam, President of ITI Nasiruddin Yousuff Bachchu, President of Sammilito Sangskritik Jote Golam Quddus, and more will attend. Renowned leading dance artistes of Bangladesh will grace the stage on the closing day, each representing the style and dance form they are known for. 

Highlighting this occasion is of utmost importance as celebrating culture is the antidote to social unrest, and it is imperative we all work together to restore peace as well as establish a unified cultural harmony in our country. I believe that we are taking positive strides in this direction, and unlike before, all dance forms are celebrated today without restriction. 

Shibli Mohammad

Every year Nrityanchal performs for two days during the weeklong International Dance Day festival. The momentous day is on 29, but our institute performs on the previous day as well. Unfortunately this year, we were unable to book the National Theatre Hall for April 28 even though we had applied for it over two months ago. This understandably put a dent in our plans, but we are still appearing on Nandan Manch on April 29. Like last year, Nrityanchal is working with specially-abled children as well as those that are underprivileged, from various regions around the country.

We face major constraints in taking our dance forms ahead due to funding and lack of a proper dance stage. We are frequently turned down in requesting space for performances as more precedence is given to theatre groups. When performing artistes from abroad come to present their work in Bangladesh, there is no dearth of money to facilitate them. Similarly, other events such as fashion shows are more readily funded, but there are very few benefactors wishing to come forward to help our cause. However, any cultural event in Bangladesh, whether it is in a corporate space or at festivities, is incomplete without dance. Sufficient funds not only help preserve and promote a crucial aspect of our tradition, but it also allows us to reach out to underprivileged groups and help them through dance. But none of this holds us back from doing what we do, and our love for dance and its forms keeps us moving forward.

Source: http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/event/love-dance-keeps-them-moving-forward-1393927

 

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Bentley: Waminda Care Facility residents to take part in International Dance Day

SENIOR citizens enjoy toe tapping, hand waving and laughter at regular dance sessions at Waminda Care Facility in Bentley.

International Dance Day on April 29 will see more than a dozen residents take part in regular ‘SitDance’ sessions where seniors in their 90s – and even those who have reached their centenary – dance to their hearts content while remaining seated.

The initiative has been spearheaded by professional dance teacher, choreographer and art educator, Netherlands-born Marcel Baaijens, who designed a program to bring the pleasure of dancing to seniors in nursing homes, regardless of their mobility.

SwanCare diversional therapy co-ordinator at Waminda Annemarie Kluvers said residents had fond memories of dancing several times a week when they were young, and SwanCare was keen to offer them this simple pleasure again.

“With the SitDance program, our seniors can once again experience the joy of dancing, albeit in a modified way, and it’s obvious how this simple pleasure can stimulate their memory, energise them and change their mood,” she said.

Founded in 1982, International Dance Day seeks to promote the art of dance around the world.

The special day is all about the history of dance and the recognition of its place in society.

Source: http://www.communitynews.com.au/canning-times/news/bentley-waminda-care-facility-residents-to-take-part-in-international-dance-day/

 

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Nu Dance festival changes date and the finale coincides with International Dance Day

The festival of contemporary dance has not just moved in time but also from the stage to the streets, encouraging public participation.

Renan Martins: Let Me Die in My Footsteps(Source: Vojtěch Brtnický )

 

Between April 22 and 29 i.e. six months earlier compared to its usual date, the 12thyear of the Nu Dance international festival will bring 12 performances with more than 30 artists from nine European countries and the USA. Also, workshops will take place and the movie Mr. Gaga, by Israeli choreographer, Ohad Naharin, will be screened.

“We put together the programme with the intention to present new works from the Slovak dance scene which we have complemented with foreign artists,” head of the festival, Petra Fornayová, told the TASR newswire. “These are not mainstream dance perfomances meant to address the wider public. Rather, we try to attract new audiences to performances which seem more difficult at first sight.”

The ceremonial opening will begin with an Homage, a 2M performance hailing two Slovak artists who died recently, Milan Adamčiak and Michal Moravčík, the SITA newswire wrote. Adamčiak based his lifelong work on the intersection of science, music, poetry and visual art, while Moravčík focused on topical political and social issues in his visual art. The graphic partiture Diamondance dedictaed to Adamčiak will be staged on April 22 as a game open also to the wider public, in cooperation with the Good Market / Dobrý Trh on Jakubovo Square in Bratislava.

After each of the festival performances, visitors will be able to discuss them with the artists and the organisers.

The festival will culminate on International Dance Day, April 29, with the evening performance, Let Me Die in My Footsteps, of Brazilian choreographer, Renan Martins, and the participative performance, Conflict of Dana Caspersen, former soloist of the Forsythe Company. Viewers in the Klarisky / Clarissen Church will be able to join in the Conflict.

“In it, simple movements, walk and speech are used,” Linda Fintorová of the Goethe Institute in Bratislava, which participates in organising this event, explained, as cited by TASR. “The issue of the performance is how an individual can intervene against violence in the world.”

Source: https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20512668/nu-dance-festival-changes-date-and-the-finale-coincides-withe-international-dance-day-on-april-29.html

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Halton District School Board celebrates International Dance Day this Friday, April 21, 2017

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Media Releases

​On Friday, April 21, 2017, 230 Grade 6-12 students from the Halton District School Board will gather to dance and perform in celebration of International Dance Day. It is the 12th annual celebration in Halton and will be held at QE Park Community Centre in Oakville from 8:15 a.m.- 2:15 p.m.

The day will be divided into two sections. In the morning, after a keynote speaker and warmup, students will participate in workshops led by professional dancers from across southern Ontario. Workshops include flamenco, bhangra/bollywood, hip hop and musical theatre. In the afternoon, Halton District School Board teachers will lead students in creative movement workshops based on the curriculum expectations and the creative process. 

This year the day's dance theme is celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary. Students will be exploring various Canadian landscapes, transforming them into movement pieces. They will convene into a group dance composition at the end of the day to showcase their creations.  

For additional information, contact:
      Kevin McConvey, Instructional Program Leader for the Arts
      Halton District School Board
      905-631-6120, ext. 452

Source: https://www.hdsb.ca/our-board/Pages/News/News-Description.aspx?NewsID=191

 

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International Dance Day, Sunday 30th April at Te Papa

International Dance Day 2017

Wednesday 12th April 2017
Media Release: YouthDance Education Trust

YouthDance Education Trust present International Dance Day, free dance workshops, films and performances.

Sunday 30th April 2017, 10.45am – 4pm
Te Papa 
Free event

Dance Day celebrations have been held around the world since 1982 when UNESCO dedicated 29th April International Dance Day. This is the 17th year the event is being held in Wellington and coincides with the end of New Zealand Dance Week. As the last day of the school holidays it is also a great event for families to enjoy a day of dance.

Performance and Welcome, 10.45am
Get down with a hoedown! We start the day with a performance from Le Dance, on the Te Papa forecourt, a contemporary take on this American folk dance. Then come up to the Wellington foyer for the welcome address followed by a warm-up of music and movement with the Wellington Community Choir.

Workshops
Have-a-go and learn a new dance, there will be nine workshops to choose from Samoan Sasa to Cuban Salsa, Bollywood to Hollywood – Shut Up and Dance will be teaching routines inspired by film and music videos.

Kids love to dance and this year we have a series of workshops just for them, they can dance to the rhythms of Swing, try a traditional Hawaiian hula, learn some hip hop moves and have fun with circus hoops.

Films
There is a showing of Touch Compass DanceBox collection of short films portraying significant moments in dancers lives.

 

Performances
The performances are a celebration of the diversity of dance in Wellington. Experience high energy Bhangra from the Punjab alongside a street dance hip hop battle; Indonesian group Caraka Seni perform a traditional plate dance, then Full Swing bring us ‘The Big Apple’ a fast paced classic Charleston; and we have a contemporary Tokelauan piece developed for the Pacific Dance Choreolab. Other cultures being celebrated are Chinese, Samoan, Israeli, African and Hawaiian, plus performers of tap, musical theatre and circus dance!

 

Source: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1704/S00259/international-dance-day-sunday-30th-april-at-te-papa.htm

 

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Dance their socks off’: Cadance holding International Dance Day event in New Minas

NEW MINAS, NS - Have you ever dreamed of being a dancing queen? Or maybe you’re looking for a new way to get your body moving? Well, Cadance Academy has your back.

On April 29, Cadance will be hosting an International Dance Day celebration at the Louis Millet Community Complex.

This is the first event Cadance will host for International Dance Day. In the past, it has held spring dance marathons with its students.

This year, Gaea Jess, owner and artistic director of Cadance, says the academy “really wanted to highlight International Dance Day.”

All over the world, people will be celebrating dance on April 29. Jess says she is excited to take part with the “global dance community.”

The celebration will feature dance classes in a variety of styles, such as Bollywood, contemporary, Zumba and many others. Cadance instructors, senior students, and teachers from around the Annapolis Valley will run the classes.

Claire Newbery, an 18-year-old Cadance student, will be teaching jazz for mixed ages, and hip hop for children aged four to seven.

“I’m very excited,” says Newbery.

She participates in dance marathons every year, and is looking forward to the new event, saying it’s “a huge thing we haven’t done before.”

Door prizes – and possibly participation prizes – will be given away. Attendees have the chance to win an Oaklawn Farm Zoo family pass, an Upper Clements Park family pass, “Cadance swag,” and more. Boston Pizza will be donating pizzas as well.

Jess believes dance is important for people of all ages, and hopes to introduce new people to the art form on International Dance Day.

“Dance is something that everyone should be doing,” she says. “(International Dance Day) is about exposing (dance) to the community. Getting everybody to come out and celebrate dance, and to celebrate life in general.”

The day will wrap up with a showcase performed by senior Cadance students –Newbery included.

The event is free for all ages, but registration is recommended. To register or learn more information, contact Cadance Academy.

Jess hopes “the community takes advantage of this opportunity to get out and dance their socks off.”

Source: http://www.annapoliscountyspectator.ca/living/2017/4/16/_dance-their-socks-off--cadance-holding-international-dance-day-.html 

 

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 Neetu Chandra announces 4th edition of Sandip Soparrkar’s “India Dance Week”

Mumbai: Yet again, dance maestro Sandip Soparrkar dressed in his favorite designer Deepak Shah cloths, looked in great spirits as he hosted the press conference to announce dance associates, NGO tie up and unveiled the trophy and logo of Phoenix Market city presents “India Dance Week” season 4. National Award winning Actress Neetu Chandra along with actress Sharbani Mukherji and others came together to unveil the trophy and the logo of this prestigious dance festival which is in its 4rd year now at Atrium 6 of Phoenix Market city, Kurla.
“India Dance Week’ is the first ever two day dance festival celebrated on International Dance Day in India (29-30th April), where varied dance forms be it Indian or International classical, Indian or international folk, Ballroom, Hip Hop or contemporary all come together on one single platform. The day two is the mega competition day where participants come from different parts of the country and perform on varied dance styles. Sandip Soparrkar hosted the introduction ceremony of this unique dance fest in Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla which was attended by the who is who from the field of dance.
The evening started with enthusiastic Indian classical and folk dance performances from Uma Rele’s ‘Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya’ followed by ballerinas from Villoo Bharucha’s School of Ballet. Brian Fernandes’ troupe performed hip hop and street dances and Sandip Soparrkar’s Ballroom Studio presented some Classic Ballroom dances. Shahzeen Cassum presented some intricate moves of the Flamenco and Ashwin Pandey from folk fitness made dance and fitness join hands through his fun filled workout dance.

Sandip Soparrkar along with Underprivileged children from Smile Foundation danced on hit song Tamma Tamma and asthe finale Sandip Soparrkar was seen performing with Sharbani Mukherji on Acid attack theme supporting Atijeevan Foundation. Neetu Chandra who also danced to her hit song Ada along with the dynamic choreographer unveiled the trophy, cut the traditional cake, and looked very cheery and upbeat while performing impromptu dance moves on stage.

Speaking on the occasion choreographer Sandip Soparrkar said, “I want to thank Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla for yet again hosting the 4th edition of India Dance Week. This is one unique festival which is for the dancers by the dancers and I am thrilled that this year too our motto Dance for a cause has taken a beautiful turn with Smile foundation and Atijeevan Foundation stepping in to join hands with us.” Excited Neetu Chandra said, “I am honoured to unveil the go