nternational Dance Day, initiated in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute is celebrated at 12 noon on 29th April at UNESCO, – Salle des pas perdus – 125 avenue de Suffren, Paris 7.
The programme features the reading of the 2008 International Dance Day Message written by South African dancer and choreographer, Gladys Faith Agulhas of Agulhas Theatre Works, Johannesburg. This is followed by a documentary film on her work and and short several dance performances presented by dancers from South Africa and France. Under the patronage of Koichiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, the event is hosted by H.E. Ms Nomasonto Maria Sibanda-Thusi, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate to UNESCO of the Republic of South Africa, the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute/UNESCO and World Dance Alliance. A reception follows the performances.
For more information, please download:
The Message
The Invitation
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Author(s):Jennifer M. Walpole, Executive Director
Source:International Theatre Institute
24-04-2008
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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