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The intention of the Day is to bring all Dances together on this occasion, to celebrate this art form and revel in its universality, to cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers and bring people together in peace and friendship with a common language - DANCE.

International Dance Day Message
One dances on birthdays, at weddings, on the streets, in living rooms, on the stage, behind the scenes. To communicate joy, sorrow, as ritual and borderline experience. Dance is a universal language: emissary for a peaceful world, for equality, tolerance and compassion. Dance teaches us sensibility, consciousness and to pay attention to the moment.
Dance is the manifestation of our being alive. Dance is transformation. Dance locates the soul; dance affords the body a spiritual dimension. Dance enables us to feel our body, to rise above, to go beyond, and to be another body. To dance is to participate actively in the vibration of the universe.
In 1982 the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute, UNESCO, created International Dance Day to be celebrated every year on the 29th April. The date commemorates the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727 - 1810), the creator of modern ballet.
Every year a message from a well-known dance personality is circulated throughout the world. The intention of International Dance Day and the Message is to bring all Dances together on this occasion, to celebrate this art form and revel in its universality, to cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers and bring people together in peace and friendship with a common language - DANCE.
The International Dance Committee of ITI is collaborating with World Dance Alliance for the celebration of International Dance Day.
In 1995, in an effort to unite dance, the International Dance Committee entered into a collaborative effort for the celebration of International Dance Day with World Dance Alliance.

Winter Festival (Village Square Leisure Centre)
Rejoice in Calgary's wonderful ethnicity with an afternoon of music, song and dance showcasing our rich cultural diversity staged by the Calgary Folk Arts Council. Join us for this free family event.
Rejoice in Calgary's wonderful ethnicity with an afternoon of music, song and dance showcasing our rich cultural diversity staged by the Calgary Folk Arts Council. Join us for this free family event.
Additional family activities always is include, likes arts & crafts, balloon animals, temporary tattoos, and face painting as well as children's and adults' favorite free skating to round out the afternoon.
Lilac Festival ( All long the 4th Street SW, our stage this year will be locate on the 18th Avenue & 4th Street (SW) from 11:45 to 12:45 am.

Canada Day
Zoo (Safari Lodge)
Fort Calgary

Global Fest: Fors Long Area 17th Avenue & 34th Street NE

Heritage Day Festival: "Prince's Island Park"
Mission Statement:
The Calgary Folk Arts Council is the coordinating body for the cross-cultural and heritage groups in Calgary. Established in 1975, the Council is active in promoting folk arts on the municipal, provincial and national levels.
Objectives:
To promote the preservation, development and advancement of the cultural heritage of the people of Canada. To bring about an awareness, understanding and respect through artistic activities and folkloric arts.