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| International Dance Council | |
|---|---|
| Name | International Dance Council |
| Formation | 1973 |
| Type | Non-profit; international non-governmental organization |
| Headquarters | Paris |
| Location | Paris |
| Region served | Worldwide |
| Parent organization | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
International Dance Council is an international non-governmental organization established in 1973 to serve as a global umbrella body for dance professionals, institutions, and enthusiasts. It acts as a coordinating forum for choreographers, Martha Graham, Pina Bausch, and institutions such as the Paris Opera Ballet, the Royal Ballet, and the Bolshoi Ballet while engaging with cultural bodies including UNESCO, International Theatre Institute, and the International Music Council. The Council promotes dance research, preservation, and education through partnerships with festivals like the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, venues like Lincoln Center, and academies such as the Juilliard School.
The Council was founded in 1973 in Paris with early involvement from figures associated with the Royal Academy of Dance, the Imperial Ballet Schools tradition, and representatives connected to the UNESCO cultural framework. During the 1970s and 1980s it forged ties with companies including the Bolshoi Ballet, New York City Ballet, and choreographers affiliated with the ABT (American Ballet Theatre) tradition, while engaging scholars from institutions like the School of American Ballet and the State Institute of the Arts (Russia). In subsequent decades the organization expanded outreach to contemporary collectives linked to Twyla Tharp, Merce Cunningham, and Pina Bausch and collaborated on preservation projects with archives such as the Dance Heritage Coalition and libraries like the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The Council’s history intersects with international events including the World Exposition cultural programs and initiatives tied to the International Dance Day movement.
The Council operates from a central secretariat in Paris and maintains liaison offices and regional representatives connected to bodies such as the Asia-Pacific Commission on Culture and Heritage and the European Cultural Foundation. Governance is overseen by an elected Executive Council with members drawn from institutions like the Royal Opera House, the National Ballet of Canada, and the Kirov Ballet heritage; advisory committees include scholars from the Institut de Recherche sur le Patrimoine Musical and curators linked to the Smithsonian Institution. The organization’s statutes align with international NGO frameworks promoted by UNESCO and coordinate policy with networks such as the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies.
Membership encompasses individual artists, choreographers, teachers, and institutional members from conservatories like the Juilliard School, companies such as the Royal Ballet, and cultural institutions including the Centre Pompidou. Affiliate relationships include partnerships with festivals like the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, research centers such as the Rudolf Laban Archive, and regional academies like the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Honorary members and patrons have included prominent practitioners associated with Martha Graham, Pina Bausch, Jerome Robbins, and institutions such as the Bolshoi Theatre and the Sydney Opera House.
Programs run by the Council span artist exchanges with organizations like the Cunningham Trust, preservation projects with archives such as the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and educational initiatives involving conservatories like the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. It facilitates publications and bibliographic services referencing works connected to Isadora Duncan, Anna Pavlova, and Vaslav Nijinsky, and supports research collaborations with universities such as New York University, University of Oxford, and Sorbonne University. Capacity-building programs have linked up with national arts agencies like the Canada Council for the Arts and festival organizers including the Venice Biennale.
The Council organizes and endorses conferences, symposiums, and congresses often held in partnership with venues such as Lincoln Center, museums like the Victoria and Albert Museum, and international festivals including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Venice Biennale. Regular meetings bring together representatives from companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Mariinsky Ballet, and independent choreographers associated with Twyla Tharp and Merce Cunningham. The organization’s calendar includes thematic seminars on heritage with partners like the International Council on Monuments and Sites and research colloquia hosted by institutions such as Goldsmiths, University of London.
The Council confers honorary distinctions and recognitions acknowledging contributions to choreography, pedagogy, and preservation with laureates drawn from figures associated with Martha Graham, Pina Bausch, Jerome Robbins, and companies like the Bolshoi Ballet and the Royal Ballet. It collaborates with awards administered by partners such as the Prix Benois de la Danse, the Laurence Olivier Awards, and institutional honors from bodies like the Kennedy Center and the French Ministry of Culture to highlight achievements in performance, research, and heritage conservation.
Category:Dance organizations Category:International organizations based in France