In 1982, International Dance Day was celebrated for the first time to mark the birthday of Jean-Georges Nover (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet.
International Dance Day began to spread the message of the benefits of dance, celebrate dance and bring people together. This universal form of performing arts transcends political, cultural and ethnic barriers.
French choreographer Jean-Georges Nover's treatise, Lettres sur la danse et sur les ballet, written in 1760, is still valid and revered by modern dancers.

International Dance Day, it's time to help each other fight isolation and loneliness amid the raging coronavirus pandemic. Dancing is good for the body and mind and has been proven to have many benefits. International Dance Day is a great opportunity to spread awareness and help people become more resilient when facing mental or emotional challenges in the midst of a pandemic.

How does dancing help you cope with emotional challenges?
Dance is a creative expression; moving to music has many benefits.
Dance is often used to treat physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioral problems.
According to experts, the body's feel-good chemicals are released in greater amounts when you dance.
Dancing helps against anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and post-traumatic stress. /Telegraph/