From motivation to movement: Towards an empirical understanding of the role of dance in health.

1st International Congress of Dance in Health, Summer 2011, University of Bedfordshire, Bedford, UK

This international conference invites discussion of the role of dance in health, bringing together academics, scientists, artists and policymakers to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, invigorate and discuss emergent research and debate the convergence of dance and health. From dance activity in schools to the health of dancers in professional vocational settings; from older people dancing to elite performance; from motivation to movement, the potential for dance to address health and wellbeing is at the forefront of political debate.

The University of Bedfordshire is welcoming abstracts from researchers examining the role of dance in health across recreational, vocational and professional sectors. Abstracts will be peer reviewed by the conference committee comprising international scholars across dance science, sport and dance studies.

We invite abstracts of no more than 300 words for presentations, performances, workshops and posters. For further details and how to submit, please click here.