in 1989 Aura organized the first modern dance festival in Lithuania. in 2011 the festival was renamed the AURA International Dance Festival. The international dance festival organized in Kaunas has become not only a meaningful tradition of the city, but also a significant event in the country's cultural life. By introducing the trends of contemporary dance and inviting to accept new creative challenges, this festival educates the audience and expands the boundaries of the perception of dance art. Every year, stronger and more recognized dance masters from foreign countries are presented to the audience on the stages of the festival. In this way, the festival not only contributes to the creation of Lithuania's image abroad, but also promotes the development of intercultural exchanges.