Dance Science Symposium 2023, University of Massachusetts Amherst-- Call for Abstracts
Dance Science Symposium 2023
University of Massachusetts Amherst
College of Humanities & Fine Arts
Department of Music & Dance


Call for Abstracts

Abstract submission deadline: December 22nd, 2022 at 11:59pm ET.


About the Symposium

The Dance Science Symposium is an annual meeting that aims to bring together dancers and dance scientists to discuss critical and emerging research within the field of dance science and medicine. Grounded in the premise that science is not separate from art, the symposium features original research conducted by professional dancers who are simultaneously active in the field of dance science and medicine. The panel of speakers will reflect diversity in praxis and theory with respect to their dance training and performance histories, as well as in their respective areas of scientific inquiry and expertise. Presentations will address pertinent questions related to dance training and performance in research, as well as illustrate novel applications of dance-based practices or interventions in community contexts and/or clinical populations. The symposium will culminate in a panel discussion on the current state of research in dance science and medicine, with space for musings and insights as they relate to the next steps and evolutions for research in dance.

The Dance Science Symposium 2023 will be held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 from 1:00PM to 3:30PM.

Submission Instructions

Each presentation in the symposium will be a maximum of 40 minutes long. Additional presentation information will be sent to the final cohort of presenters selected for the Dance Science Symposium 2023. Abstract decision notifications will be emailed.

Steps:
1) Provide name, contact information, and institutional affiliation(s)
2) Submit a brief statement (~500 words) that describes your line of dance science research
3) Propose a provisional title, topic, and key takeaways for your presentation
4) Share up to nine (9), excerpts from your curriculum vitae that show examples of recent conference presentations; peer-reviewed manuscripts, theses, or lay articles; and embodied scholarship (i.e., dance performance, making, and teaching)
5) Complete payment of the abstract submission fee (Students: $15; Professionals: $25)

Submission Revisions:
After submitting your abstract, a confirmation email will be sent to the address you provided. You may use the link included within the email to revise your submission at any time until the deadline. Only complete abstract submissions will be considered.

Questions:
Please direct any questions about Dance Science Symposium 2023 abstract submissions to connect-labsync@umass.edu with 'DSS2023' and your last name in the subject line (e.g., ‘DSS2023_LastName Abstract’).


The Dance Science Symposium 2023 is hosted by LAB:SYNC (Director, Dr. Aston K. McCullough, Assistant Professor of Dance Science) and the Program in Dance (Director, Thomas Vacanti, Associate Professor of Dance) of the Department of Music & Dance, College of Humanities & Fine Arts, UMass Amherst.

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CONTACT INFORMATION & EDUCATION
Please provide your name, phone number, and a mailing address. Under the education tab, please list any awarded degrees, the institution(s) awarding the respective degree(s), and the discipline/area of study for the respective degree(s).
Full Name (e.g., First M. Last) *
Phone Number *
Mailing Address *
Education *
INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION(S)
Please list your primary institutional affiliation, title, and any additional affiliations, in the space below:
Primary Institutional Affiliation (e.g., Department of Study, University of Place) *
Title (e.g., Associate Professor, Graduate Student, Research Assistant Professor) *
I will be a matriculated student at the time of the Dance Science Symposium 2023 *
Additional institutional affiliations (please include both the institution and your title)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
In the space provided below, please describe both your embodied scholarship (i.e., dance making, performance, and teaching) in addition to your dance science research interests. Emphasis should be placed on describing your dance science research interests as they relate to your proposed presentation topic for the symposium. Please provide both a few keywords that describe your dance science research (e.g., dance and biomechanics, interventions, Parkinson's Disease, elderly, etc.)
Research interests (3-5 keywords)
Brief Statement of Research Interests (~500 words) *
EMBODIED SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Please list a total of nine (9) excerpts from your curriculum vitae that provide examples of your recent scholarship from each of three groups below (A, B, and C) in the space provide. Be sure to provide detail (e.g., location, date, title, conference, medium, etc.) for each example. Also, please group examples clearly by using the headings 'A', 'B', and 'C' to separate work that falls under each respective heading. *Note that the nine examples of your work do not need to be evenly distributed across the three groupings.

A) Recent presentations at professional meetings/conferences (please indicate if these were oral or poster presentations)

B) Key citations for peer-reviewed publications, theses, or lay articles

C) Most recent dance performances that feature either your dance making and/or performance
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DANCE SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM PROPOSAL
Please provide a provisional title, topic (~50 words), and key takeaways (4-5 bullet points) for your proposed symposium presentation.
Presentation Title *
Presentation Topic (~50 words) *
Key Presentation Takeaways (i.e., what do you want the audience to know by the presentation's end?) *
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FEE
The abstract submission fee can be paid at the following link: https://quikpayasp.com/umass/commerce_manager/payer.do?orderType=Dance_01

Fees: Students $15; Professionals $25

Please note that the abstract fee must be submitted prior to the abstract submission deadline.
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