Arts Pessimism and the role of Dance in Time of Crisis - Conversation #2

Join us for a conversation investigating the potential of choreographic thinking for an understanding of systems of relations. In doing so, the discussion will address how dance and choreography can function as mediating forces within social and political structures. 

How can you participate? Join us in person or online by registering for the Zoom Meeting.

Have questions? Send them to Dance@Concordia.ca

Speakers

Dr. Yvonne Hardt

Professor for dance studies and choreography at the Center for Contemporary Dance at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Cologne

Dr. Elisabeth Motley

Choreographer, scholar, and teacher whose work is concerned with disability as a framework for creative practice

Moderators

Dr. Jens Richard Giersdorf 

Professor and Chair Contemporary Dance Department Concordia University

Lilia Mestre

Assistant Professor Contemporary Dance Department Concordia University

Organized by Jens Richard Giersdorf and Lília Mestre, Contemporary Dance Department Concordia University.