Performance Studies Professor André Lepecki has been named the Special Guest of the 2026 International Conference on Creativity in Dance (ICCD). The ICCD emerged from the recognition that, despite the unprecedented cultural prominence of dance—amplified through digital platforms and social media—there remain relatively few academic institutions worldwide committed to advancing rigorous research in dance theory and criticism.
In this context, the ICCD writes that it is an honor to feature Lepecki, "a leading international scholar whose contributions have fundamentally reshaped contemporary understandings of perception, embodiment, and meaning in dance. His presence exemplifies the conference’s commitment to advancing critical dialogue at the highest intellectual level."
The conference will take place April 20 - 23, 2026 at I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest, Romania.