The International Day of Body Music is an effort to promote the artform and grow the Body Music community on all levels – local, regional, national and international – to be held on the first Sunday of February from now on.

Body Music is defined broadly – including rhythm dance, singing, body percussion, even body music combined with musical instruments. The idea is that Body Music will be going on simultaneously in communities all over the world during a 24 hour period. Submitted/hosted by professional artists and community members, there are more than 30 events of various kinds already listed – online and live, free or not, prerecorded with chat, beginner through advanced. Check out the listings and find one in your time zone!

There are several events happening in the Bay Area – including a live BODY MUSIC Party Tricks workshop by International Body Music Festival Artistic Director Keith Terry, followed by a MoToR Moment jam from MoToR/dance Artistic Director Evie Ladin – 1-2:30pm free at Aquatic Park, Berkeley (check website for map link).