Friedemann Vogel's International Dance Day message video out now!
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY!
“It is a great honour to champion our powerful and poetic art form with a message and I thank the International Theatre Institute for this opportunity. Especially at this exceptionally challenging time for the dance world. Art is a symbol of freedom and I believe that artists of all dance forms share my fervent hope to be able to celebrate dance without restrictions in front of an audience again very soon.”
- Friedemann Vogel, 2021 International Dance Day Message Author
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY MESSAGE 2021
“Everything starts with movement – an instinct we all have – and dance is movement refined to communicate. Much as flawless technique is important and impressive, it is ultimately what the dancer expresses inside the movement that is the essence.
As dancers, we are constantly on the move, aspiring to create these unforgettable moments. Regardless of the dance genre, it’s what every dancer strives to achieve. So, when all of a sudden, we aren’t allowed to perform anymore, with theatres closed and festivals cancelled, our worlds come to a standstill. No physical contact. No shows. No audiences. Never in recent history has the dance community been so collectively challenged to stay motivated, to find our raison d’être.
Yet, it is precisely when something precious has been taken away from us that we truly appreciate how vital it is what we do, and how much dance means to society at large. Dancers are often celebrated for their physical prowess, when in fact we are sustained even more by our mental strength. I believe it is this unique combination of physical and psychological agility that will help us overcome, to reinvent ourselves to keep dancing, and to keep inspiring.”
- Friedemann Vogel
Friedemann’s message is available to read in different languages on the International Dance Day website
