INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CREATIVITY IN DANCE-UNATC “I.L. CARAGIALE”

Now in its second edition, the International Conference on Creativity in Dance (ICCD), managed and curated by Simona Somacescu, continues to affirm its role as an international platform dedicated to dialogue, research, and artistic innovation in the field of dance. Conceived as a meeting point for professionals, the conference offers an opportunity to communicate the most innovative results of artistic work, theoretical research, and practical experiences, encouraging exchange across disciplines and cultural contexts. The event is designed as a space for debate, where the most creative ideas in contemporary dance can be presented, questioned, and developed. Its diverse program includes lectures addressing key topics such as dance education, aesthetics, performance and dance medicine, highlighting the connections between creativity, knowledge, and embodied practice. Alongside academic contributions, the conference features performances that translate research into artistic expression, as well as workshops that invite participants to explore creative and pedagogical processes through direct experience. Book launches introduce recent publications relevant to dance practice and theory, while a photography exhibition offers a visual perspective on movement and performance. By bringing together theory, practice, and artistic reflection, the International Conference on Creativity in Dance fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation, supporting ongoing innovation in dance.