International Dance Day is coming (and Canada's first National Dance Week, too!)

April 29th is International Dance Day! Here's a this year's Dance Day message, from Crazy Smooth, founder of BBoyizm:

“Dance has the rare and precious power to unite people of all ages, cultures and religions and has an intrinsic value to Canadian society.

Consider the enthusiasm of children as they express themselves through movement; the joy adults exude after a ballroom dance class; the profound emotional response of audiences and their reflections after a powerful dance performance; the incredible energy generated in a room when everybody starts to boogie; and the passion and history reflected in traditional and cultural dances.

Imagine how desolate a world without dance would be.

Dance speaks to the mind, body and soul in a way that goes beyond the power of words and its social impact and capacity to engage should be celebrated. As an art form dance can be impressive but expression is its fundamental nature.”

International Dance Day falls on the last day of Canada's first National Dance Week.  Lots more on Made in BC Dance Day and Dance Week events coming soon- to learn more about National Dance Week, visit the Canadian Dance Assembly.