Call for Proposals for the 2027 Isadora Duncan International Symposium- Radical Freedom: Dance, Liberation, and the Body

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​We are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the Isadora Duncan International Symposium, taking place in Paris from June 29–July 2, 2027.    Location: Conservatoire Municipal Maurice Ravel

Conservatoire Municipal du 13e Arrondissement, 67 Avenue Edison,  75013 Paris, France

 

Theme: Radical Freedom: Dance, Liberation, and the Body

Inspired by the enduring legacy of Isadora Duncan, this international gathering will bring together artists, scholars, educators, students, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world for four days of dialogue, movement, research, performance, and exchange. Together, we will explore how dance engages with freedom, resistance, creativity, and the expressive potential of the body across historical, contemporary, and future perspectives.

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ALL SESSION PROPOSALS SHOULD ADDRESS THE CONFERENCE THEME.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONE FORM PER PROPOSED SESSION. MAXIMUM 3 PROPOSALS PER APPLICANT.

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Proposal Due Date: September 15, 2026

Notification Date: December 15, 2026

 

Session Formats can include:

• Movement-based session

• Movement + presentation/lecture

• Scholarly research presentation

• Panel discussion

• Informal performance presentations

• Dance film or video screening

• Other innovative or interdisciplinary formats

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Performance Presentations:
Performances will be programmed in the auditorium, the studio, or other locations-- see submission options below. Suitable for works-in-progress, excerpts, or site-responsive performances.

 

We look forward to gathering a dynamic international community for four days of dialogue, practice, and exchange.

 

Join our mailing list to receive updates (scroll down at the end of this page).

 

All accepted presenters will be required to register and pay the registration fee which covers attendance for 4 days.

• Regular rate: $275 

• Early Bird $225 (must register by March 29, 2027)

• Student (ages 18-25) $175 

• Senior  (60+) $200 

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Please note: The Duncan Legacy Project does not provide travel, accommodation, or participation funding. All accepted presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses and must pay the symposium registration fee. Registration fees directly support the organization and operation of the symposium.

 

This page is for the Call for Proposals only. Registration for the 4-day Symposium will open in January 2027. Join our mailing list (below) to be notified when registration opens and to receive Symposium updates.

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PROGRAM AND DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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CLICK BELOW FOR THE APPLICATION FORMS IN ENGLISH OR FRENCH LANGUAGES