Today is International Dance Day!

A day that gets people moving all around the globe – full of rhythm, joy, and a sense of togetherness.
Foto from Thao LEE auf unsplash

Dancing is more than just moving to music: it’s a form of expression, culture, wellness, and fun all in one. And the best part? With the hörbert music player, your living room can turn into a dance floor for the whole family!

A brief look at the history of International Dance Day

International Dance Day was established in 1982 by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), in honor of the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), a renowned French dancer and choreographer. His work reformed classical ballet and profoundly influenced dance as an art form. Inspired by Enlightenment values, Noverre advocated for naturalness and humanism in dance. He rejected rigid hoop skirts and wigs as being out of place in dance.
Since then, people around the world celebrate the diversity and power of dance every year on April 29.

 

Dancing keeps body and mind fit

The health benefits of dancing are scientifically proven:

  • Physical activity: Dancing improves endurance, coordination, flexibility, and strengthens the cardiovascular system.

  • Mental health: Music and movement boost mood, reduce stress, and can even help prevent dementia.

  • Social impact: Dancing fosters a sense of community and connects generations – whether in a dance school or at a spontaneous living room party.

Turn your living room or daycare center into a spontaneous kids’ disco with hörbert

Who says you have to leave the house for a dance party?

With the hörbert music player, any living room, kids’ room, or garden can become a dance floor! For an extra fun dance party, we recommend our memory card edition “KITA & Co.” It includes two full playlists featuring the most popular kids’ disco and party hits. And of course, the classic KITA songs are also included. These tracks are guaranteed to get little feet moving – from sing-along tunes to true children’s party anthems for young and old alike.

A big bonus: hörbert doesn’t just play preloaded content – it can also stream your favorite music directly from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. This way, up-to-date dance playlists from Spotify and other streaming services can easily be played on hörbert. You can even listen to a dance-themed web radio station directly through hörbert – perfect for those who love variety!

How about a themed party with grandma and grandpa? What hits should be on the playlist – songs from the ’50s, ’60s, or ’70s?

Here you’ll find plenty of tips for internet radio stations with oldies from:
the 1950s
the 1960s
the 1970s

International Dance Day is a wonderful opportunity to set aside everyday routines and dance together to music.
Whether classical, wild, improvised, or choreographed – dancing is fun, strengthens body and mind, and brings people together. With hörbert, you have the perfect companion for every spontaneous dance party – safe, child-friendly, and filled with music straight from the heart.

So: turn up the volume, dance barefoot, and enjoy the moment – Happy International Dance Day!

As a little goodie: check out our hörbert fan video on YouTube featuring our hörbert song “Freund fürs Leben” – the perfect tune to rock out to!

Tanzende Jungs mit hörbert 2011 - Foto: Rüdiger Schestag, 2019

What songs do you love to dance to?
Do you have any favorite dance web radio stations?

Tell us about your dance experiences – with or without hörbert. We’d love to read your comments or entries in our guestbook!

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