Every year on April 29, International Dance Day is celebrated. The global event is observed in honour of the birth anniversary of French dancer Jean-Georges Noverre. He is considered the creator of modern ballet. A lot of activities are organised to celebrate International Dance Day. But this year's observation would be different, in the wake of coronavirus. International Dance Day 2020 celebration will go virtual. To mark this worldwide day, know why April 29 was chosen as International Dance Day.