Symbiotic Relations and the Sustainable Future of Dance: Bodies, Nature, and Creations in Motion

Deadline: February 15, 2026（The deadline has been extended to February 27, 2026）

Organizer: World Dance Alliance (WDA).
National Taiwan University of Sport, Dance Department.
Co-Organizer: Taiwan Dance Research Society (TDRS).
Sponsor: National Science and Technology Council.
2026IDCF Dates: June 23–27, 2026
2026IDCF Venue: National Taiwan University of Sport, Taichung City, Taiwan

■ Theme

Symbiotic Relations and the Sustainable Future of Dance: Bodies, Nature, and Creations in Motion positions dance as an interdisciplinary and intercultural embodied practice, examining its multiple roles and future possibilities within contemporary global contexts.

• Topics (including, but not limited to)
  (1) Indigenous and local knowledge: critical perspectives on dance and sustainable futures
  (2) Dance and ecological sustainability: symbiotic relations among body, environment, and society
  (3) Dance culture, rituality, and performance: cross-cultural and sustainable practices
  (4) Dance practice and global development: cross-cultural exchange, educational initiatives, and social engagement
  (5) Digital technologies and sustainable innovation: dance practice, new media, and cultural revitalization
  (6) Other research or creative works related to dance, performance, and sustainability
  

■ Submission Guidelines

The submission deadline has been extended to Feburday 27, 2026 (Friday), 23:59 (GMT+8)
Link to download detailed CFP files: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V1top7v0g49il-esJ1SvDQjVhFEnIJhG?usp=sharing
Please submit your proposal using the attachment templates in the CFP files. Both Word and PDF files must be included. Please send your submission to the 2026 IDCF@Taiwan official email: danceconference@gm.ntus.edu.tw

■ Submission Formats

A. Academic Paper Presentation (Languages: English / Chinese)
A1. Individual Paper
A2. Organized Panel: Self-organized panel sessions consisting of 3–4 papers per panel.
B. Lecture Demonstration (Languages: English / Chinese)
Lecture demonstrations will take place in a dance studio with projection facilities. This format is suitable for research that requires the demonstration of bodily movement alongside scholarly presentation. 
C. Showcase Performance: Duration: within 10 minutes. Venue: Black Box Theater（Stage 13 m × 9 m，with Basic Lighting）
D. Young Artist Work-in-Process: Duration: within 10 minutes. Venue: Dance Studio. This format is designed for emerging choreographers with student status to present works in progress.