The International Dance Council (CID, standing for
French
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: ''Conseil International de la Danse'') is the
umbrella organization for all forms of
dance
Dance is a performing art form consisting of sequences of movement, either improvised or purposefully selected. This movement has aesthetic and often symbolic value. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoir ...
in the world. It is a non-profit international
non-governmental organization founded in 1973 "under the auspices of
UNESCO as a forum for the exchange of ideas and developments in dance".
It is based in Paris within the UNESCO headquarters. CID advises the UNESCO, national and local governments, international organizations and institutions. Among its major programs are:
* International Dance Day
* Global Dance Directory
* International Certification of Dance Studies
* World Congress on Dance Research
It is open for membership to organizations (federations, dance schools, dance companies, festivals, competitions) as well as individuals with sufficient credentials. It has more than 10,000 members in over 170 countries.
References
External links
The International Dance Council Recordsat the New York Public Library
CID PortalCID World
UNESCO
International organizations based in France
Dance organizations
International cultural organizations
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