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. Each CID Congress is attended by an average of 500 professionals from 50 countries of the 5 continents.

 

    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 and Science, the Municipality of Riga, Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy 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 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.

-  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, and 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 to consulates and/or financial assistance, registered participants receive an official certificate. Please make arrangements as early as possible.

 

 

Congress registration

Riga Section CID-UNESCO, Imantas 7. linija, l, LV-1083 Riga, Latvia

tel. +37 16 780 8032; fax: +37 16 780 8034

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http://www.orchesis-portal.org/cdr

 

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-  The International Dance Council CID is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.

-  CID is recognized by UNESCO, national and local governments, international organizations and institutions.

-  Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, schools, companies and individuals in more than 150 countries.

-  CID was founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where it is based.

-  UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

 

 

International Dance Council CID

UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris 15, France

www.cid-unesco.org

 

 

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           Information for World Congress participants

 

  Contributing a presentation (research report, lecture-demonstration, class, performance, exhibition) is optional.

For each presentation send a text to be included in the proceedings DVD. Texts must be in English, in .doc format. Additionally you can send your text in any other language (as separate file).

To accompany your text you can send illustrations, music and/or video samples, files numbered 1 to 10 (no more) with their captions listed in the above text file.

Illustrations must be in .jpg format, up to 500 kb each.

Music samples in  .mp3 format.

Video samples format  .mpeg2  or .divx. Maximum total size: 2 mbytes.

Consult the proceedings DVD of a previous Congress to get ideas for your presentation. Each participant can submit only one presentation in each category (not two classes or two performances, for example).

 

RESEARCH REPORTS (PAPERS)

Send the complete text (by diskette or email, as well as in printed form) before 1 June 2010 to be reviewed and included in the proceedings. Texts must be up to 6,000 words, including: title, name of author, text divided into numbered sections: abstract, introduction, sub-sections, notes, references, captions of illustrations, short presentation of the author, name and full address.

If you cannot attend, you can register and send your text to be included in the proceedings, after approval.

Time allowed is 20 minutes for brief oral comments (not reading the submitted text), including time for questions by the audience. All co-authors must be registered conferees, even if they cannot attend the Congress.

 

Research reports submitted must be unpublished and may have as topics:

-  Research conducted according to scientific methodology (ethnographic, sociological, historical, pedagogical, psychological, medical etc.)

-  Studies of dance as related to other topics such as music, costume, theater etc.

-  Organizational, artistic, social, scientific, educational, economic and other approaches based on documented proposals.

-  Reports on the situation of dance in a specific area, field or country.

 

LECTURE-DEMONSTRATIONS

A lecture-demonstration can include film, video or slides projection, with oral commentary by the presenter. Presenters use the language of their choice, without translation. Time allowed is 20 minutes. Send a file with details: title, text, photographs, music or video samples, duration, name and address of presenter, equipment required. Formats as above.

 

CLASSES

For a physical demonstration of a dance or a teaching technique, time allowed is 30 minutes. Send a file with the title of your class and its description. You can include photos, music and/or video samples (see formats above) for the proceedings DVD.

 

PERFORMANCES

Individuals or ensembles can ask for time (maximum is 10 minutes) for a performance on stage. Send text file with title, description, requirements. You can include photos, music and/or video samples (see formats above) for the proceedings DVD.

 

EXHIBITIONS

Publications, costumes, music, equipment for schools and other material can be exhibited or sold. Specify minimum wall and floor space required. The organizers assist exhibitors but do not assume responsibility. Send text file for the proceedings; see formats above. If you cannot attend, you can register and send material to be put into participants' bags.

 

VIDEO PROJECTIONS

Video projections are not subject to approval; just give your DVD or cassette to the video room attendant to be played there.

If you cannot attend, you can register and send your DVD to be played in the video room.

 

SCHEDULE

Complete Programme will be soon available.

Monday – Opening of the Congress;

Tuesday and Wednesday – work in sections, concerts in the evenings,

Thursday – work in sections, Evening party,

Friday – Closing activities.

 

REGISTRATION

Upon check-in conferees receive their badge (to wear at all times), a folder containing the detailed program, information material and various gifts. Payment of CID membership fee (55 euros) and Congress registration (70 euros) can be made by check or bank transfer. (Account number will be available from 22 March 2010) No other fee is charged.

 

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

We advise you to make your flight arrangements to Riga for 12 July or earlier by 9 July if you wish to attend Latvian Youth Song and Dance Festival.

Rates for hotel accommodation vary depending on the type of hotel and location. We have chosen some low cost hostels in the city centre as well as some 3* hotels. You can book your rooms via internet. Make sure your hotel is the Riga city centre.

 

Suggested accomodation:

www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/latvia/riga/

www.latvian.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/Hostels/Riga/Latvia

Riga Hostel, Marstalu Iela 12, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia (price 5.36 to 11.29 euros in shared rooms)

Guesthouse Jakob Lenz, Lencu iela 2, LV-1010 Riga, Latvia (price 11 euros)

Dome Pearl Hostel, Tirgonu 4, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia (price 7 to 15 euros)

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel, Novembra Krastmala 29, LV- Old Riga, Latvia (price  9.18  to 12.71 euros)

Multilux Bed and Breakfast, Barona 37, LV- Riga, Latvia (price 24 euros)

 

Three-star hotels   www.booking.com/Riga-Hotels

Royal Old City Boutique Hotel, Teatra 10, LV-1050 Riga (starting from 40 euros)

Hotel Irina, Merkela 12, LV-1050 Riga (starting from 29 euros)

Metropole Hotel, 36/38 Aspazijas Boulevard, LV-1050 Riga (starting from 40 euros)

Hanza Hotel,  Elijas Street 7, LV- Riga (starting at 27 euros)

Old Riga Palace, Minsterejas 8/10, LV-1050 Riga

 

CULTURAL EVENTS

If you arrive in Riga before the 10th of July you can attend the Latvian Youth Song and Dance Festival. This event takes place every 5 years and is unique in teh number of children taking part. In last festival 93,000 dances aged 6-24 took part, from all over Latvia. 35,000 singers, dancers, musicians, crafstmen and actors perform. Tickets are 10 to 15 euros for dance or choir performances. Upon registering for the Congress you can book for one or both events.

 
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