The Conference Programme Committee invites proposals for individual papers, panels, lecture-demonstrations and workshops on dance pedagogy.  We warmly welcome contributions from researchers, scholars, teachers, dancers, writers and all who are interested in dance from around the world.  Please join us to discuss and debate global perspectives in the research and practice of dance pedagogy.

This peer-reviewed conference celebrates the growing interest in the relationship between dance research and dance pedagogy in all its forms.  Over the last few years there has been a considerable development in the learning and teaching of dance.  Much of this development has been based on an expanding research base.  This has included a substantial contribution in the form of practice as research.  This conference aims to bring together an international constituency to identify cutting edge research in the area as a basis for future development.  A global perspective is especially important in the recognition of the range of discourses now available.

The conference invites participants to consider the following questions:

• What are the most productive relationships between research and pedagogy?
• What are the critical issues in dance education and training?
• What is the cutting edge research that will define future dance pedagogy?
• How can interdisciplinarity inform dance pedagogy?
• How can different discourses on pedagogy from different cultures inform each other?
• How can we get beyond dualism and binaries when considering theory and practice?
• What implications does practice as research have for pedagogy?
• What opportunities are offered by the use of new media and its associated technologies?

We invite proposals for papers, panels, lecture-demonstrations and workshops.

CORD / CEPA Special Conference Proposal Deadline:

All proposals must be received by September 1st 2008

For complete submission guidelines and forms see the conference websites at DMU:  www.dmu.ac.uk/humanities/cepa/cord

or at CORD:  www.cordance.org 

Download the call for papers as a Word doc   or pdf  

Download the submission form as a Word doc  

Details

Individual Papers should not exceed 20 minutes for presentation.  (There will be an additional 10 minutes for questions, comments and responses.)  Submit a 500 word abstract of the paper including its argument and a statement of method plus a brief bibliography.

Panels consisting of three individual presenters may be proposed.  Submit a 250 word description of the panel in addition to the individual paper proposals - as described - for each presenter.  Please send all panel proposal documents together.

Lecture-Demonstrations or Workshops may run from 30-45 minutes.  Submit a 500 word abstract describing the topic and organization of the session.  Also, clearly state the requirements for space, time, audio-visual equipment, and/or appropriate attire for participants.

For All Proposals

A submission form must accompany all proposals.  (See website for downloadable submission form.) Do not include the name of the author(s) within the abstract's text.

Proposals sent via e-mail are preferred.  If submitting by e-mail, please download the submission form from the conference website and send your proposal as a Word document to: cepa@dmu.ac.uk

Please include your last name and CORD/CEPA 2009 in the Subject Heading of the e-mail.  The text should be attached and pasted in the body of the e-mail to assure access.  Faxes will not be accepted.  If submitting by regular mail, please send six copies of proposal and submission form to:  Michael Huxley, CEPA/CORD 2009 Conference Chair, Faculty of Humanities, De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester LE1 9BH. UK.

All proposals will be blind reviewed by the Programme Committee with the following criteria in mind:

Receipt of all submissions will be confirmed electronically.

Notification of acceptance will be in December 2008.

Queries about proposals may be addressed by e-mail to Michael Huxley at mrhuxley@dmu.ac.uk

Queries about the Conference should be addressed to lbarnsley@dmu.ac.uk

Information about De Montfort University and Leicester can be found at www.dmu.ac.uk

Leicester is a thriving English city with excellent communications.  Birmingham International Airport is one hour away.  London St Pancras International Rail Station is just over an hour away, with easy access to London's airports and to European cities via Eurostar high-speed train.

Leicester is a key historical city.  It retains some of its medieval buildings, 14th and 15th century churches and associations with the English monarchy and parliament.  Now, it is a major European multi-cultural community with a thriving artistic life and a newly developed cultural quarter.

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