NEWS & EVENTS
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
International News The 15th international conference is coming up soon, July 10-15, 2022. It will be held virtually this year. USA members are encouraged to gather and take part in local or regional groups. Funding is available for organizing these gatherings from daCi USA. An ALL-ACCESS pass includes: Keynote address by Santee Smith, Indigenous choreographer, activist and researcher Keynote address and dance workshop by Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli Historical panel of dance scholars from daCi Dance workshops of various styles Children and youth performances from throughout the world Creative gatherings for children and youth from various cultures to collectively choreograph a dance to be performed Twinning projects that pair groups of children to learn and share dance, leading to a performance Scholarly gatherings, which include research papers, panels, posters, lecture/demonstrations, movement workshops and discussions after each Opening and closing ceremonies, which include dance performances Further details here: https://www.daciconference2022.yorku.ca/registration
More news from the International: Anna Mansbridge, former chair of daCi USA, has been elected to the International board and will serve as secretary. Congratulations and thanks to Anna for serving! She joins Nicki Flinn, who is the US National Representative on the board. Heads up! The 16th conference of the international organization will be held in July 2024 in Slovenia.
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