The International Dance Council (CID), an entity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.

It is a non-profit non-governmental organization founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

It is a worldwide forum bringing together international, national and local organizations as well as select individuals active in dance.

It represents the art of dance in general and advises the UNESCO, national and local government agencies, international organizations and institutions.

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.