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The Annual Oxford Dance Symposium
academic
theatre
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
AI-powered• 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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