WORLD DANCE ALLIANCE
GLOBAL ASSEMBLYˇ§Dance/Diversity/Dialogue: Bridging Communities and Culturesˇ¨
York University
Toronto, Canada
July 17 to 21, 2006Come to Toronto Canada, designated by the United Nations as the most multicultural city in the world, to experience a multitude of dance forms. The Global Assembly will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, paper presentations, network meetings, workshops for dancers, an innovative program for youth, and a series of dance performances by international and local dance artists.
Come early to participate in ˇ§Living Rituals 2006,ˇ¨ a festival and conference on World Indigenous Dance (July 15-16) or stay late to join in the CORPS de Ballet International Conference (July 23-27). Attend the Society for Canadian Dance Studies meetings. Visit Harbourfront on the weekends to feast on world dance, music, crafts and food.
Come celebrate the opening of York Universityˇ¦s new Fine Arts facilities with its new proscenium theatre and recital hall, state of the art lecture and seminar rooms, and eight dance studios.
Come share your knowledge by submitting a paper or panel proposal related to one of the five themes represented in WDA: Creation and Promotion, Education and Training, Management and Promotion, Research and Documentation, and Status and Welfare. Deadline for submission is September 15, 2005. For further information, contact mjwarner@edu.yorku.ca
Come explore Canada. Both the internationally recognized Shaw and Stratford Festivals are less than 2 hours away, as is Niagara Falls.