Chicago Music and Dance International is a not-for-profit organization working to broaden appreciation of world dance and music forms and help local artists sustain their cultural traditions. CMDI was created to honor and celebrate culturally diverse forms of dance and music through presentation, education and support of artists and their traditions. By working with artists, organizations and communities CMDI’s vision is to advance cultural understanding and to achieve universal appreciation and support of the world’s diverse music and dance traditions as a vital and essential part of daily life.