From 29 April to 03 May 2008, organized by the Istanbul Section of CID. All forms of dance, all countries are welcome to attend and/or present their latest work. Absentee presenters are also accepted: CID Members can send their work for presentation. Performances, lecture-demonstrations, classes, research reports (papers), video projections, exhibitions and sale, opening cocktail, boat tour, visits, evenings, gala dinner: www.istanbuldancecongress.org
02. Training in Cultural Management
Trainees are accepted by an world-class dance institution in Athens, maintaining contacts with all countries and employing over 100. Administration, organization of weekly events, public relations, numerous publications, historical research, theatre and company management etc.: www.grdance.org
03. Portal on Greek dance
A portal containing massive information on Greek dances in now open: 5,000 texts, 23,000 pictures, 4,000 video, 7,000 recordings. The project was financed by the European Union and the Ministry of Culture with 600,000 euros (1 million dollars). Constantly improved. Soon to open to all forms of dance in all countries: www.dance-pandect.gr
04. Festival in Nepal
From 30 May to 08 June. Applications are welcome.
05. Vacancy for teacher, Ecuador
Teacher for Oriental (Middle Eastern) dance wanted for ballet school in Quito. Contract of three months or more. Offered: flight ticket, accommodation and salary as from October 2008.
06. Workshop in Tunisia
Contemporary dance workshop, from 22 to 29 March 2008.
07. Workshop in India
At Chandigarh, 6-15 April and 14-23 November, 2008. Folk dances of India like Bhangra (Folk Dance of Punjab), Kal Belia (Serpent dance of Rajasthan ), Dandia (Sticks dance of Gujrat ) and Ghoomer (Folk Dance of Haryana).
08. Festival in Jordan
From 23 May 2008 to 30 May 2008. Usual conditions: travel by the visiting group, local expenses by the organizers.
09. Membership fee - Last reminder
CID members not having sent membership fee for 2008 are not considered active. They cannot use the title of Member of the International Dance Council CID-UNESCO, or enjoy the other advantages. Send fee preferably by www.paypal.com
10. CID 22nd World Congress
Call for presentations: research reports (papers), performances, classes, lecture-demonstrations, video projections, exhibitions, visits, evenings. The largest gathering of dance specialists world wide (700 professionals from 64 countries in 2006), in Athens 2-6 July 2008. All forms of dance. Strictly non-profit. Not to be confused with festivals, workshops, competitions or open conferences.
The CID Circular is sent to prominent dance professionals in 200 countries.
