The International Dance Council CID 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. Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, schools, companies and individuals in over 170 countries. CID cooperates with national and local governments, international organizations and institutions. CID is official partner of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Main characteristics CID as an umbrella organization evolves on a different level from its members. It is not connected to any particular dance school, company, federation or other institution. CID does not organize festivals, workshops, competitions or other events – its Sections and its members do. Being strictly non-commercial it sells no products or services, its only resource is membership fees. 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 every four years. Elected officers receive no emolument. Membership increases constantly; it includes more than 2,000 institutional members (federations, schools, companies, competitions, festivals etc.) and over 10,000 individual members (choreographers, educators, dance historians, administrators, critics and others) in 170 countries. It is open to membership, accepting organizations, institutions or persons with sufficient credentials. Read details at: www.CID-world.org/
Why Join International Dance Council
Being a Member of CID
Besides the prestigious title of Member of the International Dance Council CID, you will be entitled to
Receive membership attestation letter and parchment certificate for wall framing, as well as CID badges, stickers and other material Offer to your students the International Certification of Dance Studies, validating your teaching all over the world Nominate dance professionals for CID membership. Your students can become Youth Members of CID Present your work at world congresses, international festivals, workshops, competitions and other important events organized by Members of the CID Be informed about opportunities such as scholarships, jobs, invitations to perform, to teach or to lecture, new publications etc. The CID Circular is mailed to over 35,000 dance professionals in 200 countries Be listed with your full profile in the Global Dance Directory over 400,000 addresses, by far the largest in the arts www.CID-world.org/gdd Send inquiries to the CID Secretariat, staffed by a dozen experienced professionals, operating 7 days a week Meet other Members and be part of a huge network of specialists in 170 countries Have a discount at events (workshops, competitions, festivals etc.) or publications by member organizations Apply to your country’s National Commissions for UNESCO, other government agencies or private sponsors to fund your travel abroad in order to represent your country Support applications for a visa to attend events endorsed by CID Feature your articles and books at CID Writings. Publish your books under the auspices of CID www.Writings.Raftis.org Publicize your events at the CID Panorama, the global website for dance events with millions of visitors www.Panorama.CID-world.org Obtain legal advice on professional matters Found a Section of CID in your city, thus representing it officially Share the prestige of “the United Nations of Dance”, as CID is usually called. Remember CID is the only official organization for dance All services by CID are offered free of charge to members Read details at www.CID-world.org/why
International Certification of Dance Studies
Certify your Students
The International Dance Council CID, official partner of UNESCO, validates teaching by offering free of charge the International Certification of Dance Studies
Outline: Each Level is at least 150 hours, including classes, rehearsals, performances, lectures. The School Director, the school and the student are Members of CID The School Director sends to CID a declaration that the student has completed 150 hours. CID sends Certification on parchment paper. An official hands parchment to the student at a special ceremony After Level 1 the student can proceed to Level 2 (another 150 hours) then another 150 hours for Level 3, according to the requirements of the school This applies to all countries, all forms of dance It is offered free of charge, like all services provided by CID The School Director receives the solid silver pendant of CID and the Certification Recognition for the school.
Guarantees Only CID can offer solid guarantees since it is: – official, recognized by governments, partner of UNESCO – world-wide, in more than 170 countries – independent from any influences or interests – global, not linked to any particular country – strictly non-profit, accepting no money other than membership fees – democratically governed by elected officers receiving no pay – firmly established, with a long history of 45 years – competent, bringing together top-level specialists – encompassing, absolutely all forms of dance
Characteristics of CID certification Uniformity: same for all countries. Verification: inquiries on certified students are confirmed by CID. Security: certificates are issued centrally, by the CID Secretariat Selection: schools, teachers and students are members of the CID Equality: all forms of dance, all tendencies Stability: will never change Flexibility: can be given in addition to other qualifications Gratuity: always free of charge
