International Dance Day: Dancing Masterpieces in Art History
Alkis Raftis, President of the International Dance Council CID UNESCO Paris, describes dance as a transcendent experience that fuses body and mind, elevating individuals to a state of grace. In honor of dance, UNESCO's International Dance Council established International Dance Day in 1982, celebrated annually on April 29. Artribune marks the occasion by highlighting artworks that celebrate dance, including Edgar Degas' ballet scenes, Pierre-Auguste Renoir's Bal au moulin de la Galette, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's Moulin Rouge depictions, Henri Matisse's La Danse, Edvard Munch's Dance of Life, Gino Severini's Ballerina in Blue, and Keith Haring's colorful dancing figures.
Key facts
- International Dance Day was established in 1982 by UNESCO's International Dance Council.
- The day is celebrated annually on April 29.
- Alkis Raftis is President of the International Dance Council CID UNESCO Paris.
- Artribune published an article listing artworks that celebrate dance.
- Artworks mentioned include works by Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri Matisse, Edvard Munch, Gino Severini, and Keith Haring.
Entities
Artists
- Alkis Raftis
- Edgar Degas
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Henri Matisse
- Edvard Munch
- Gino Severini
- Keith Haring
Institutions
- International Dance Council
- UNESCO
- CID UNESCO Paris
- Artribune
Locations
- Paris
- France