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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.
It is a non-governmental organization founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where it is based.
It is the worldwide forum bringing together international, national and local organizations, as well as select individuals
active in dance.
CID represents the art of dance in general and is recognized by UNESCO, national and local governments, international
organizations and institutions.
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. Its officers do not receive
any emolument.
Membership includes more than 400 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
UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris 15, France
www.unesco.org/ngo/cid
CID - Membership application procedure
1. You send your professional profile (resume, curriculum vitae, bio) describing your activities in dance.
2. Once your profile is approved, you send membership fee.
3. You receive a certificate signed by the President stating that you are a CID member for the current year. You will also receive
a CID badge, a present and a variety of printed matter.
4. We send regularly announcements for scholarships, grants, invitations to perform, conferences, publications, festivals
and other events of international scope initiated by CID members around the world. You mention your CID registration number
when applying to the above events.
5. You will find further information on CID at: www.cid-unesco.org
Membership fee
Individuals: 55 euros
Organizations, companies, schools, ensembles, festivals, magazines, competitions,
associations, federations, suppliers etc. 110 euros
Associate members 250 euros
Students, under 30 years old 30 euros
Contents of package sent upon receipt of membership fee:
- Formal letter confirming annual membership, signed by the CID President
- Receipt of payment
- Member's badge, to wear at all times.
- Stickers, for school entrance and for car windshield -Posters of CID congresses, for wall decoration -
Various presents, usually a book, a DVD, printed matter etc.
Send applications to:
CID President's Office
Dora Stratou Dance Theater, Scholiou 8, Plaka, GR-10558 Athens, Greece
Tel. (30)210.324.4395; Fax (30)210.324.6921
You can ask for printed material to be sent to your address,
or visit the CID Members' site for more information
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