26th World Congress on Dance Research
"Rapprochement of Cultures"
Riga , Latvia , 12-16 July 2010
CID Congresses are the largest gatherings of dance specialists world-wide, the best opportunity to showcase one's work to a wide audience of practitioners, dance teachers, choreographers, researchers, journalists and organizers. They are attended by hundreds of specialists from dozens of countries.
All forms of dance are represented. Strictly non-profit. Not to be confused with festivals, workshops, competitions or open conferences.
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, the Municipality of Riga and the National UNESCO Commission.
This Congress is organized by the Riga Section of CID -UNESCO, in collaboration with the International Dance Council CID . It is placed within the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures, declared by the United Nations and entrusted to UNESCO.
The program includes:
- Presentation and discussion of original research reports (papers)
- Classes, lecture-demonstrations, video projections
- Performances by dance companies, duos or solos
- Exhibitions and sale of books, records, pictures, costumes, accessories etc.
- Visits to places of special interest, such as dance schools, museums, sites etc.
- Evenings where members can discuss in a relaxed setting.
While intended primarily for professionals, it is at the same time a trade fair and a participatory event, facilitating contacts among colleagues in view of international cooperation projects.
Submitting a presentation (research report, lecture-demonstration, class, performance, exhibition) is optional. For each presentation a text must be sent before 15 June 2010 .
Absentee delegates can register also; their presentations will appear in the printed program and will be included in the proceedings.
To apply for a visa and/or financial assistance, registered participants receive an official certificate of registration. Please make arrangements as early as possible.
Congress registrations: Riga Section CID -UNESCO, Imantas 7. linija, l, LV-1083 Riga, Latvia; tel. +371 6780 8032, fax +371 6780 8034
RigaSectionCID@gmail.com
http://www.orchesis-portal.org/