International Dance Council
The International Dance Council is the umbrella organization for all forms of dance in the world. It is a non-profit international non-governmental organization founded in 1973 within UNESCO. It is based in Paris within the UNESCO headquarters. CID advises the UNESCO, national and local governments, international organizations and institutions. Among its major programs are:
It is open for membership to organizations as well as individuals with sufficient credentials. It has more than 10,000 members in over 170 countries.