The International Dance Council (CID, standing for French: ''Conseil International de la Danse'') is the

umbrella organization An umbrella organization is an association of (often related, industry-specific) institutions who work together formally to coordinate activities and/or pool resources. In business, political, and other environments, it provides resources and ofte ...

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

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founded in 1973 "under the auspices of

UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It ...

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 Records
at the New York Public Library
CID Portal

CID World
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