Dead end: 01/07/2026

Event Overview: The 64th World Congress of Dance Research, held in Athens from 1-5 July 2026, is the largest global gathering of dance professionals. Organized by the International Dance Council (CID) and the Dora Stratou Dance Theater, it attracts about 300 experts from 40 countries across five continents.

Purpose & Audience: The Congress is designed for professionals – practitioners, teachers, choreographers, researchers, journalists, and organizers. It serves as an educational event, a networking platform, focusing on informal discussions and professional contacts.

Program Highlights:

– Lectures on original subjects

– Classes demonstrating teaching methods

– Performances by dance companies, duos, or solos

– Exhibitions and sales of dance-related items

– Social evenings with discussions and local music

– Visits to dance schools, museums, and cultural sites

Key Features:

– All forms of dance are represented.

– Strictly non-profit; not a festival, workshop, nor competition.

– Optional presentations; absentee presenters can register and have their work included in the program and online proceedings.

– Official certificates provided for visa and financial assistance applications.

Organizers & Endorsements:

Organized by the Dora Stratou Dance Theater (www.GRdance.org) and CID sections in Athens, Faliro, and Piraeus.

Endorsed by CID and under the patronage of the National UNESCO Commission, the Region of Athens, and the City of Athens.

About CID: The International Dance Council (CID) is the official global organization for all forms of dance, founded in 1973 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. It partners with UNESCO and includes prominent federations, associations, schools, companies, and individuals from over 185 countries.   www.CID-world.org

For More Information:

Congress website: http://2026CongressAthens.CID-world.org

Central CID events website: www.Events.CID-world.org