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The Annual Oxford Dance Symposium

academic
theatre

Date & Time

Wed, 1 Apr 2026

19:00

Venue

New College

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About this event

A prestigious symposium focusing on the history and practice of dance. It brings together scholars and practitioners for a series of lectures and presentations at New College.

Why you should come

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• Analyze 17th-19th century dance staging with organizers Michael Burden and Jennifer Thorp

• Examine the evolution of ballroom etiquette and theatrical choreography from 1600-1900

• Explore historical dance reception and design through the lens of 'Staging Dance'

Event Highlights

  • Focuses on dance technique and philosophy from 1600 to 1900
  • 2026 theme 'Staging Dance' explores theatrical and social dance contexts
  • Interdisciplinary approach covering choreography, design, and rehearsals
  • Held at the historic New College, Oxford

Speakers

Michael Burden

Symposium Organizer

Jennifer Thorp

Symposium Organizer

Organized by: New College, Oxford

Contact: 01865 279500

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