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    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

    Domain Promos

    RegistrarPriceDiscount
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    		$2,842.00 $18.1999

    WHOIS

    % IANA WHOIS server
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domain:       DANCE

organisation: Dog Beach, LLC
address:      c/o Identity Digital Inc.
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 Inc.
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:      c/o Identity Digital Inc.
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:        

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: https://www.identity.digital/

created:      2014-01-09
changed:      2025-10-07
source:       IANA

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