Arts Pessimism and the Role of Dance in Times of Crisis

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 info.4@concordia.ca

Dr. Susan Leigh Foster

Distinguished Professor, Department of World Arts & Cultures/Dance, UCLA

Dr. André Lepecki

Professor, Department of Performance Studies, New York University and Associate Dean Center for Research & Study, Tisch School NYU

Dr. Erin Manning

Professor, Concordia University, Studio Arts, Research Chair in Speculative Pragmatism, Art and Pedagogy 

Dr. Jens Richard Giersdorf 

Professor and Chair Contemporary Dance Department Concordia University

Lília Mestre

Assistant Professor Contemporary Dance Department Concordia University

Dr. Angélique Willkie

Associate Professor Contemporary Dance Department, Concordia University Research Chair

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