INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY FEST IS BACK

Get ready to be touched to the core by some world-class dancing. Dynamic cultural hub Circuit Makati is gearing up for a weeklong festival in honor of International Dance Day (IDD) from April 23 to 27.

- By CECILE BALTASAR

Get ready to be touched to the core by some world-class dancing. Dynamic cultural hub Circuit Makati is gearing up for a weeklong festival in honor of International Dance Day (IDD) from April 23 to 27. To be held in the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, the festival will bring together over 1,200 of the best local and international dancers and choreographers from various companies showcasing different genres of dance. Multiple disciplines will be represented, including traditional folkloric dances, contemporary movement, classical ballet, and paradance, which blends dance with wheelchair accessibility.

"International Dance Day is a celebration of inclusivity; a reminder that dance is for everyone, whether you are a professional dancer, a passionate enthusiast, or someone experiencing movement in your own unique way. Dance truly transcends boundaries," said managing director of Samsung Performing Arts Theater and Circuit Makati's Arts & Culture manager Chris Mohnani at the media launch of International Dance Day Fest on March 27.

The festival comes on the heels of Art Fair Philippines, another annual art event cementing Makati's reputation as a purveyor of arts and culture. It is fitting to hold IDD Fest at Circuit Makati, which has evolved into a thriving ecosystem for artistic collaborations.

DANCING ON THE SAME STAGE Now in its second year, IDD Fest will continue to showcase the grace and artistry of Filipino dancers alongside global performers. For the first time, the festival is welcoming multi-award-winning British choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor CBE and his acclaimed Company Wayne McGregor. He is one of the world's most respected names in contemporary dance.