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The International Dance Council - CID UNESCO
CID is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.
CID represents the art of dance in general and is recognized by UNESCO, national and local
governments, international organizations and institutions.
It is the worldwide forum bringing together international, national and local organizations, as
well as select individuals active in dance.
It is a non-governmental organization founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in
Paris, where it is based.
Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, schools, companies and
individuals in 150 countries.
Main characteristics
CID is an umbrella organization, in the sense that it evolves on a different level from its
members. It is not connected to any particular dance school, company, federation or other
institution. It does not organize festivals, workshops or competitions.
It is strictly non-commercial; it has no products or services to sell. It is independent of any
government, political ideology or economic interest.
CID treats all forms of dance on an equal basis. It does not promote a particular view of
dance, recognizing its universal character as an art form, as a means of education and as a
research subject.
It is non-discriminatory. Reflecting the principles of the United Nations and UNESCO, it is
open to all approaches to dance, without prejudice for race, gender, religion, political
affiliation or social status.
CID is governed democratically - its leadership is elected by all members every four years.
Membership includes more than400 institutions (federations, schools, companies,
competitions, festivals etc.) and over 3,000 individuals (choreographers, educators, dance
historians, administrators, critics and others) in 150 countries. Among them figure hundreds
of prominent choreographers, dancers, teachers, 100 university professors and further 100
with a doctor's degree related to dance.
It is open to membership, accepting organizations, institutions or persons with sufficient
credentials.
Conseil International de la Danse CID International Dance Council
UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris, France
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