Thread: International Dance Council CID??

I recently received 2 emails from this organization. Just wondering what people know or have to say about them. Thanks.

The International Dance Council - CID UNESCO
CID is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.
CID is recognized by UNESCO, national and local governments, international organizations and institutions.
It is the worldwide forum bringing together the most important international, national and local organizations, as well as select individuals active in dance.
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 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.
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 International Dance Council
UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris, France
CID Unesco
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president@cid-unesco.org
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The rest:
You are cordially invited to add your listing free of charge to the global directory Who's Who in Dance of the International Dance Council CID UNESCO
Just return this message after filling the data below:
- Name of person (given name first, then family name) :
- Title of organization (school/company/federation/group) :
- Position in organization (director/owner/teacher) :
- Postal address (complete with postal code and country) :
- Email address (confidential, will not appear online) :
- Website URL
- Telephone, fax & mobile numbers (international dialing) :
- Activities (describe your work in detail, preferably in English) :
Alternatively, you can fill the form at: Untitled Document
or send a letter to our address below.
This is a strictly non-commercial program, carried out by CID members as a service to the dance community.
It lists openly all forms of dance in all countries on an equal basis. It greatly facilitates overseas contacts and cooperation.
With over 150,000 addresses from 200 countries, it is by far the largest directory in all the arts.
If you have already sent your listing please check whether it has been correctly entered.
We look forward to your reply and remain at your disposal.
Ms Amelie Loget
Secretary

yeah, i got it too.
appears to be another bhuz flavored email harvest

got it too!

They've actually been around for quite a few years. I was first solicited to join their organization and participate in their events back in the 1980's. I may still be listed with them (haven't kept up with it), but I was never able to participate in any of their events as most of them were held in Europe (wasn't an option on a single income family's finances). Anybody from Europe that's had direct experience with them want to weigh in on this one?

Anynody who is Orentaldancer.net can see a thread on this.

Lizajuk,
I'm not on orientaldancer.net. Can you post a link to that thread and/or share some of the comments from the thread?

Mystery about email solved - Belly Dance Forums