"Promotion of diversity" This is the largest gathering of dance specialists world-wide, the best opportunity to showcase one's work to a wide audience of practitioners, dance teachers, choreographers, researchers, critics and organizers. Average attendance is 400 specialists from 40 countries every year. This year we expect 1000 conferees for a grand celebration of our 20th anniversary, making it by far the largest dance congress ever. All forms of dance are represented. Strictly non-profit. Not to be confused with festivals, workshops, or open conferences. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Athens. This year's Congress is jointly organized by IOFA Greece and the Dora Stratou Dance Theater, in collaboration with the International Dance Council CID, UNESCO. Its theme is in accordance with the "Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions" adopted on 20 October 2005 by the UNESCO General Conference. Presenting a contribution (research report, lecture-demonstration, class, performance, exhibition) is optional. Proposals must be sent before 15 September 2006. For more information, CLICK HERE.