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

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​Dates: June 29–July 2, 2027

Location: Conservatoire Municipal Maurice Ravel (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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Registration & Fees: 

 

• Early Bird: January 5–March 29, 2027: $225

• Regular: March 30–June 28, 2027: $275 (check this date)

• Student (ages 18-25) $175 

• Senior  (60+) $200 

• Presenter registration deadline: January 31, 2027

 

Refund policy:

• Through April 30: refund minus $25 administrative fee

• May 1–June 1: 50% refund

• After June 2: no refunds

 

 

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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Please note: The Duncan Legacy Project does not provide travel, accommodation, or participation funding. All participants 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.

 

PROGRAM AND DETAILS WILL BE SHARED ON A LATER DATE AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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List of suggested accommodations: 

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