This  is a non-commercial organization, which is open to every form of dance and the representatives of dance all over the world.

This congress is sponsored by The Ministry of Culture and Tourism , Istanbul Municipality, and some  official and private organizations.

The official languages of the congress are Turkish and English . Papers and presentations will be accepted in both languages. During the congress simultaneous translation will be provided.

The program includes: (for details please visit Congress Programme)

- Presentation and discussion of original research reports (papers)

- Classes, lecture-demonstrations, video projections

- Performances by dance companies, duos or solos

- Exhibitions and sale of books, records, pictures, costumes, accessories etc.

- Opening cocktail at historical Yerebatan Cistern (free of charge)

- Boat tour in Bosphorus. (free of charge)

- Visits to places of special interest, such as dance schools, museums, and    historical places

- Evenings where members can discuss in a relaxed setting.

- Gala Diner.  (free of charge)

While intended primarily for professionals, it is at the same time a trade fair and a participatory event, facilitating contacts with colleagues, informal discussions and individual initiative.

Submitting a presentation (research report, lecture-demonstration, class, performance, exhibition, projection) is optional. For each presentation a text must be sent before 21 March 2008. 

Absentee delegates can register also; their presentations will appear in the printed program and will be included in the proceedings.

To apply for a visa and/or financial assistance, registered participants receive an official certificate of registration signed by the President of CID. Please make arrangements as early as possible.

We would like to inform you that :

-     THY Turkish Airlines will provide 10% discount for the flights of congress participants.

(You will use for discount BB531 special code in your THY reservation)

-          Hotel reservations made via ILOS Tourism will be subject to discount.  

-          We suggest you to choose Taksim and Sirkeci area which is the heart of the city for your hotel  reservations

-          One of the evening performances will take place at historical St. Irene Museum and another at prestigeous CRR Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall.

-   İstanbul 2th International Dance Congress will organize in KADiR HAS UNIVERSITY. You will feel your self very special place in Istanbul, near the Golden Horn. (for details-->)

      Kadir Has University is dedicated to becoming an educational and cultural leader in Turkey, as well as an international center for research and scientific development.  You will see and believe that...

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LOCAL CONGRESS SECRETARIAT :

Istanbul Turkuaz Turizm Folklor Dernegi GK

Rıhtım Caddesi, Iskele Sokak No 54 A  Kadiköy 34716  İstanbul – TÜRKİYE

Tel : +90 216 3465553 ; fax : +90 216 3482547  Mobile : +90 532 2534888 

Skype : istanbul.dance.congress

www.istanbuldancecongress.org       www.istanbulturkuaz.com

info@istanbuldancecongress.org              info@istanbulturkuaz.com

INTERNATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL CID SECRETARIAT : 

Dora Stratou Dance Theater

Scholiou 8, Plaka, GR-10558 Athens, Greece

Tel. +30 210 3244395 ; fax +30 210 3246921

Skype : dora.stratou.dance.theater

www.cid-unesco.org        president@cid-unesco.org