The date coincides with the birthday of French dancer Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), considered the creator of modern ballet, whose theoretical and practical work marked a decisive turning point in the history of dance.

A prominent figure in the field of choreography shares a message every year addressed to professionals and organizations in more than 200 countries.

The author, this year, is Canadian choreographer and dancer Crystal Pite (1970), renowned for her exploration of collective movement and the theatrical nature of her creations.

Pite wrote, “We are all dancers. Life moves us; life dances us. Ephemeral as breath, concrete as bone, a dance is made of us. We sculpt space.”

Dance is a tool for artistic and social reflection; like any art form, it is capable of expressing emotions and experiences that go beyond words, and cultural, political, and geographical boundaries.

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