In 1989 Aura organised the first modern dance festival in Lithuania. In 2011, the festival was renamed the AURA International Dance Festival. The Kaunas International Dance Festival has become not only a meaningful city tradition, but also a significant event in the cultural life of the country. By introducing contemporary dance trends and inviting people to take up new creative challenges, the festival educates the audience and expands the boundaries of understanding of dance art. Every year, the festival stages present to the audience increasingly strong and renowned dance masters from abroad. In this way, the festival not only contributes to the creation of Lithuania's image abroad, but also promotes the development of intercultural exchanges.