Overview
- .dance is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) proposed through ICANN's New gTLD Program.
- The string targets the global dance community and related interests—art, exercise, expression, therapy and entertainment.
- The registry/operator is Rightside / Demand Media (United TLD Holdco Ltd.).
History
- The .dance application was submitted as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program and succeeded in the application process.
- A Registry Agreement with ICANN was signed on 24 October 2013 (Demand Media / United TLD Holdco Ltd.).
- .dance was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 14 January 2014, making the TLD active.
Usage and Audience
- Intended audience includes individuals and organizations involved in dance broadly defined: performers, schools, studios, event organizers, therapists, fitness groups, and enthusiasts.
- The applicant described the term “dance” as a generic, global word with broad affinity across many communities and industries.
Registration Rules
- The registry indicated an inclusive registration policy: no limits on registrant eligibility for second-level registrations (open to legitimate registrants).
- The registry may reserve or hold back certain labels at launch.
- The operator commits to enforcing policies against illegal activity, including takedown remedies, and to comply with ICANN-required registration policies and the Registry Agreement.
Operator
Dog Beach, LLC
Whois
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domain: DANCE
organisation: Dog Beach, LLC
address: c/o Identity Digital Limited
address: 10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address: Bellevue WA 98004
address: United States of America (the)
contact: administrative
name: Vice President, Engineering
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address: 10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address: Bellevue WA 98004
address: United States of America (the)
phone: +1.425.298.2200
fax-no: +1.425.671.0020
e-mail: tldadmin@identity.digital
contact: technical
name: Senior Director, DNS Infrastructure Group
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address: 10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address: Bellevue WA 98004
address: United States of America (the)
phone: +1.425.298.2200
fax-no: +1.425.671.0020
e-mail: tldtech@identity.digital
nserver: V0N0.NIC.DANCE 2a01:8840:1a:0:0:0:0:50 65.22.24.50
nserver: V0N1.NIC.DANCE 2a01:8840:1b:0:0:0:0:50 65.22.25.50
nserver: V0N2.NIC.DANCE 2a01:8840:1c:0:0:0:0:50 65.22.26.50
nserver: V0N3.NIC.DANCE 161.232.12.50 2a01:8840:f6:0:0:0:0:50
nserver: V2N0.NIC.DANCE 2a01:8840:1d:0:0:0:0:50 65.22.27.50
nserver: V2N1.NIC.DANCE 161.232.13.50 2a01:8840:f7:0:0:0:0:50
ds-rdata: 22036 8 2 d2494cb312c97d6a1a075f55601ba62cb59d2672e23658e3edacf4777bc614b1
whois: whois.nic.dance
status: ACTIVE
remarks: Registration information: https://www.identity.digital/
created: 2014-01-09
changed: 2023-09-12
source: IANA
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