Idea sharing

Many of the choreographers for Global Water Dances have been looking for ideas and wondering what other choreo's around the world are doing for costumes, music, media, finding volunteers etc. I'm starting this post so that we can all share ideas, see what others are doing and help those with questions.

Please post any creative ideas, suggestions or questions you might have for your fellow global choreographers.

June 25th is quickly coming up! With almost 60, world-wide, participating in this incredible event there is much to do and keep track of. We are receiving inquires daily with people wondering how they can get involved. We encourage those interested to reach out to the contact name listed under the city closest to them. Many sites are still looking for help in areas of videography, social media, dancers along with a variety of other needs. Please reach out to a location near you.

April 29th - International Dance Day!

This Friday, April 29^th is International Dance Day! Promoted through the UNESCO International Dance Council (CID), International Dance Day was first celebrated in 1982 with the intention of raising awareness around the importance of dance in our history, our present and our future.

Among the goals of Dance Day are to "increase the awareness of the importance of dance among the general public, as well as to persuade governments all over the world to provide a proper place for dance in all systems of education, from primary to higher." (Wikipedia)

This Friday celebrate, with the world, your love of dance and the importance of dance in our life. Support your local community dance and participate in local events this weekend.

The cost of rising sea levels

We’re only a few months away from the Global Water Dances event and things are really starting to move forward. We’ve now got over 45 sites in 33 countries on 6 continents that will be participating in our June 25^th performance with each site working to raise awareness about a water issue near to them.

One group led by Mouctar Bangoura in Kamsar, Guinea is working to highlight a particularly important and troubling water issue in their region. Tshalbonto, a small town that lies along the West African coast at the mouth of the Rio Nunez, is facing an uncertain future due to rising sea levels. Global Climate scientists estimate that the ocean levels will rise over 1 meter by the end of the century, swallowing this small village by the Atlantic. The villagers have reluctantly begun the process of relocating to a safe inland location on the edge of the neighboring town of Kamsar. With no support from the government, this massive undertaking will be a long, slow process. The Guinea dance group is standing on the front lines in addressing this urgent 21^stGlobal Water Dances to learn more about Kamsar people and their courageous efforts. century environmental threat to their homeland. Check out