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The conference, in keeping with the aims and objectives of DRFI, provides a platform for both dance academics and dance artists in Ireland and abroad. Included in its programme are academic-based paper presentations, practice-based research presentations, lecture demonstrations, dance workshops, a student poster exhibition, and dance performance contributions.
Proposals include any one of six presentation formats listed below. Only one presentation per applicant is permissible. It is essential that proposals address the theme of the conference and present new insights in the attempt at advancing dance research knowledge and practice. Please submit your proposal form, including your one-page abstract (approximately 250-300 words) of your presentation, detailing your presentation format and outlining your proposed research topic and argument together with a short bibliography and/or videography, and forward it electronically to the Secretary of DRFI, Ms. Carmel McKenna at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). It is more convenient for the programme committee if the proposals are forwarded electronically both within the body of the email and in an enclosed attachment using Rich Text Format.
Please note that potential delegates need not at the stage of proposal submission be members of DRFI. However in order to present at the Conference, delegates must be DRFI members in good standing. Application forms for membership are available on the DRFI website: http://www.danceresearchforumireland.org
Programme Committee:
Dr Catherine Foley, Chair of Programme Committee, The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Ms. Sheila Creevey, Dance Artist, Researcher and Consultant, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Dr. Victoria O’Brien, Dublin Youth Dance Company, Dublin.
Mr. Paul McCarthy, General Manager, The Firkin Crane, Cork.
Presentation Formats:
1. Academic-based and/or Practice-based research presentations
These presentations will be programmed for the duration of 20 minutes, including any audio-visual material. A ten-minute discussion period will be allotted after each presentation.
2. Panels
A panel presentation consisting of three or four presenters is also welcome. Panels are co-ordinated by one of the panelists who co-ordinates a panel to address a particular topic at the conference. This topic may or may not address the theme of the conference. The co-ordinator submits a one-page proposal outlining the selected topic and each of the panelists contributes to this topic. In addition, each panelist is required to write a one-page proposal (as in written research-based presentations above) outlining the particular research focus in relation to this topic. The co-ordinator is responsible for co-ordinating all proposals for the panel and these are forwarded together. The panel is assessed as a whole and will be allotted one hour in the programme, including discussion.
3. Lecture Demonstrations
Lecture-demonstrations relating to the theme of the conference are welcome. These will be programmed for the duration of 45 minutes including a 15 minute discussion.
4. Dance Workshops
Proposals for dance workshops concerning any dance genre in Ireland or its diaspora are welcome. These will be programmed for I hour.
5. Student Posters
Students are encouraged to present their theses or current research on a poster for a Dance Poster Exhibition which will be programmed at a particular time during the conference. Posters should be presented on one large sheet, at least A3 size, containing written and illustrative material. Topic of research, theoretical and methodological choices, argument, and conclusion are required to be outlined.
6. Dance Performance Contributions
Dance performance contributions are welcome that address the theme of the conference. These will be programmed for 5 to 10 minutes followed by a 5 minute discussion.
Abstracts of presentations addressing any topic relevant to the theme of the conference should be forwarded electronically in Rich Text Format to Ms. Carmel McKenna, Secretary DRFI, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Deadline for Submission of Proposals is Friday, 29 January, 2010.
Dance Research Forum Ireland - call for papers
Date: 22 Jan 2010
Dance Research Forum Ireland (DRFI) invites proposals for its 3rd International Conference: Capturing Composition: Improvisation in Dance Research and Practice, which will be hosted this year by the Firkin Crane, home of dance in Cork.The conference, in keeping with the aims and objectives of DRFI, provides a platform for both dance academics and dance artists in Ireland and abroad. Included in its programme are academic-based paper presentations, practice-based research presentations, lecture demonstrations, dance workshops, a student poster exhibition, and dance performance contributions.
Proposals include any one of six presentation formats listed below. Only one presentation per applicant is permissible. It is essential that proposals address the theme of the conference and present new insights in the attempt at advancing dance research knowledge and practice. Please submit your proposal form, including your one-page abstract (approximately 250-300 words) of your presentation, detailing your presentation format and outlining your proposed research topic and argument together with a short bibliography and/or videography, and forward it electronically to the Secretary of DRFI, Ms. Carmel McKenna at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). It is more convenient for the programme committee if the proposals are forwarded electronically both within the body of the email and in an enclosed attachment using Rich Text Format.
Please note that potential delegates need not at the stage of proposal submission be members of DRFI. However in order to present at the Conference, delegates must be DRFI members in good standing. Application forms for membership are available on the DRFI website: http://www.danceresearchforumireland.org
Programme Committee:
Dr Catherine Foley, Chair of Programme Committee, The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Ms. Sheila Creevey, Dance Artist, Researcher and Consultant, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Dr. Victoria O’Brien, Dublin Youth Dance Company, Dublin.
Mr. Paul McCarthy, General Manager, The Firkin Crane, Cork.
Presentation Formats:
1. Academic-based and/or Practice-based research presentations
These presentations will be programmed for the duration of 20 minutes, including any audio-visual material. A ten-minute discussion period will be allotted after each presentation.
2. Panels
A panel presentation consisting of three or four presenters is also welcome. Panels are co-ordinated by one of the panelists who co-ordinates a panel to address a particular topic at the conference. This topic may or may not address the theme of the conference. The co-ordinator submits a one-page proposal outlining the selected topic and each of the panelists contributes to this topic. In addition, each panelist is required to write a one-page proposal (as in written research-based presentations above) outlining the particular research focus in relation to this topic. The co-ordinator is responsible for co-ordinating all proposals for the panel and these are forwarded together. The panel is assessed as a whole and will be allotted one hour in the programme, including discussion.
3. Lecture Demonstrations
Lecture-demonstrations relating to the theme of the conference are welcome. These will be programmed for the duration of 45 minutes including a 15 minute discussion.
4. Dance Workshops
Proposals for dance workshops concerning any dance genre in Ireland or its diaspora are welcome. These will be programmed for I hour.
5. Student Posters
Students are encouraged to present their theses or current research on a poster for a Dance Poster Exhibition which will be programmed at a particular time during the conference. Posters should be presented on one large sheet, at least A3 size, containing written and illustrative material. Topic of research, theoretical and methodological choices, argument, and conclusion are required to be outlined.
6. Dance Performance Contributions
Dance performance contributions are welcome that address the theme of the conference. These will be programmed for 5 to 10 minutes followed by a 5 minute discussion.
Abstracts of presentations addressing any topic relevant to the theme of the conference should be forwarded electronically in Rich Text Format to Ms. Carmel McKenna, Secretary DRFI, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Deadline for Submission of Proposals is Friday, 29 January, 2010.
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