An SDHS Special Topics Conference at the Center for Ballet and the Arts, New York University, and the Department of Dance, Barnard College, Columbia University
May 20-21, 2016
Call for Papers
Contemporary ballet is undoubtedly a recognizable genre for most dancers. It is identifiable and it appears to be flourishing. But, what is contemporary ballet? Does it need classification and definition so that we can historicize this moment in dance? The 2015 issue of Conversations across the Field of Dance Studies: Network of Pointes began to articulate some of the features of this genre. This conference will further the discussions emergent from this publication and seeks to broaden the scope with new voices.
As it stands to initiate conversations about ballet that develop from the theme of exchanges, connections and directions, the conference offers an opportunity for those interested in contemporary ballet to meet in one of the presumed cultural capitals of ballet: New York City. We seek to bring together scholars, dancers, historians, critics, choreographers and teachers. The conference aims to address the following questions:
Please send your proposal of no more than 200 words, accompanied by a biography of no more than 100 words, to the program committee chairs at contemporaryballet2016@gmail.com by January 18, 2016 stating any technical requirements.
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Program Committee Chairs: Jill Nunes Jensen, Ph.D., Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles) and Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel, Ph.D., Faculty of Education Royal Academy of Dance (London)
Local Arrangements Chair: Ariel Osterweis, Ph.D., Skidmore College