United Kingdom
2026
Schumann: a love story
is a captivating dance film created through a collaboration between award-winning choreographer Andromeda Graziano and concert pianist Raúl Jiménez.
Robert Schumann wrote a declaration of love for Clara in his early music and ‘Schumann: a love story’ is a 30-minute dance film about this declaration to one of his most famous works, Fantasiestücke Op.12. The three dancers and the pianist tell the story of how Schumann’s two alter egos, Eusebius-the mild, and Florestan-the wild fight for Clara’s attention. Which of Schumann’s two passionate sides will she choose?
We invite you to witness this unique storytelling experience. Schumann: a love story | Official Trailer
Schumann: a love story | Official Trailer
Release Date: April 2026
Focus: This contemporary film explores the nuanced relationship between Clara and Robert Schumann. Set to Schumann’s detailed Fantasiestücke Op.12, this 30-minute film features an interplay of solos, duets, and trios, showcasing the rich emotional tapestry of love through dance.
Featured Cast: Raúl Jiménez, Madeline Vaughton, Sheldon Ridge, Matthew Potulski, Julilan Close
Paintings by Christiane Kubrick, Katharina Kubrick
Shot on location at Childwickbury House, Hertfordshire Schumann: a love story is a dance-piano.art production www.dance-piano.art
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2023
ASSOCIATION FOR ART HISTORY 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
3-5 April 2024, University of Bristol
CALL FOR PAPERS
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2026
Rudra-Varenyam: Reviving Sacred Poetry Through Classical Dance for Cultural Heritage andSustainable Development
A uniquecultural programme titled “Rudra-Varenyam” was recently presented inLondon by Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence, demonstrating animpactful integration of classical literature and Indian classical dancetraditions. The event was hosted at The Bhavan in West Kensington and attractedaudiences from across England, reflecting strong interest in India’s intangiblecultural heritage. By transforming classical texts into performative knowledge,the event created a powerful experiential learning environment that deepenedcultural appreciation among diverse communities.
The programmepresented choreographic interpretations of sacred and philosophical versesauthored by revered thinkers including Sage Patanjali, Adi Shankaracharya, PalkurikiSomanatha and Chakrapani Ranganatha. A landmark feature of the presentation wasthe world-first choreographic adaptation of Aksharanka Padyas and selectionsfrom the Vrishadipa Satakam of Palkuriki Somanatha, whose works composed inTelugu, Sanskrit, and Kannada have historically promoted devotion, socialreform, and spiritual equality. He was 12th century Kakatiya Kingdom’scelebrated author renowned for his monumentalwork Basava Purana.
The eventfeatured 40 performers of very diverse backgrounds across five major Indianclassical dance forms: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam, Kathak, andOdissi. Notable performers included Kathak exponent Guru Kajal Sharma,senior disciple of legendary maestro Padma Vibhushan Birju Maharaj, RagasudhaVinjamuri, Founder of Sanskruti Centre who conceived the programme and adisciple of Dr Uma Ramarao, along with several accomplished dancersrepresenting diverse artistic traditions. The choreography was set to rareragas such as Lavangi, Sumanesa Ranjani, Saraswati et al, creating adistinctive artistic experience.
Thisinitiative strongly aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals of the UnitedNations. It supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by transforming classicalliterature into an accessible learning experience through performing arts. Itadvances SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by promotingintangible cultural heritage within a multicultural global city. The programmealso reflects SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by bringing togetherartists, scholars, and cultural organisations to foster intercultural dialogueand international cultural cooperation.
Through thispioneering presentation, the programme demonstrated how traditional arts canserve as a powerful medium for cultural preservation, education, and globalcultural exchange and generatedsignificant interest in India’s indigenous literary and artistic heritage.
2025
We are thrilled to announce the call for abstracts for the Midlands4Cities–Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded Cultural Heritage Management and Conservation Conference on 18–19 September 2025 at the University of Nottingham with the theme ‘Keeping cultural heritage alive: An interdisciplinary approach to heritage management and conservation.’
This interdisciplinary conference aims to bring together a diverse community, including PhD students, early career researchers, academic staff, and professionals from the cultural sector, government, and non-government organisations.
By taking a broad, interdisciplinary approach to issues relating to cultural heritage management and conservation, we aim to:
1. Advance knowledge and innovation: Disseminate pioneering research, showcase innovative projects, and explore emerging methodologies in cultural heritage management and conservation.
2. Promote ethical and decolonised practices: Challenge conventional approaches and encourage the development of ethical and equitable practices that centre community voices and address historical injustices.
3. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration: Encourage dialogue and knowledge exchange between researchers from diverse fields, leading to new and effective approaches to heritage management.
In particular, we encourage paper submissions that respond to one or more of the following themes and research questions:
a) Policy development: What are the opportunities for researchers to work with policymakers and influence cultural policy developments?
b) Community engagement: How do we ensure that research into cultural heritage management engages effectively with local communities?
c) Cultural representation and appropriation: How can we ensure that cultural heritage management is inclusive and representative of diverse cultures?
d) Decolonisation of methodology and practice: How can approaches to cultural heritage management promote the inclusion of indigenous knowledge and practices?
e) Partnership and collaboration: How can researchers build partnerships and collaborate with industry to protect and preserve cultural heritage?
f) Digital heritage: How is the cultural heritage landscape being affected by developments in digital technology?
g) Research methodologies: What methodologies can be applied to cultural heritage conservation and management?
We accept papers from diverse fields including (but not limited to) language, culture, arts, literature, dance, music, archaeology, museums, archives, and heritage sciences through paper presentations, exhibits (e.g. posters, photographs, films), and performances (e.g. music, dance).
Please send your abstracts HERE before 30 June 2025.
The results of the abstract evaluation and registration will be disseminated in the second week of July 2025.
Information on the keynote speakers will follow shortly.
Please visit our WEBSITE and/or via M4C for more information.
For any queries, please email Rene.Bonifacio@nottingham.ac.uk.
All the best,
The Organising Team
Rene Bonifacio (University of Nottingham)
Katharine Ward (University of Birmingham)
Michelle Buckley (Coventry University)
Kathryn Birch (University of Nottingham)
Maria Victoria Guzman (University of Leicester)
Maatru Vandana- Tributes to the Mothers
A captivating music and dance creation on a rarely touched centuries-old story, aligning with Mother’s Day celebration in the U.K. is being staged on 21 March 2025 at The Bhavan, a premier institution for performing arts. The presentation in multiple classical dance forms of India highlights the protective and nurturing role of mothers and the powerful story of mother goddesses restoring harmony and peace in the society by neutralising the wicked.
The event organised by Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence and International Dance Council member Ragasudha Vinjamuri pays tributes to motherhood and to our mothers who make immense efforts to bring us up as responsible citizens in a safe environment.
Those who are able to, can attend by securing spaces at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bhavan/t-eaddzrm
It will be a delightful cultural experience at this interesting event at The Bhavan, 4a Castletown Road, West Kensington W14 9HE on Friday, 21 March from 6.30 pm
Ragasudha Vinjamuri BCAa FRSA FHEA
Associate Lecturer, University of Sunderland in LondonFellow, Royal Society of ArtsFellow, Higher Education Academy Founder, Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence http://www.sanskruti.uk
2022
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2019
RAD Conference Call for Contributions
The Faculty of Education at the Royal Academy of Dance is pleased to share with you the Call for Contributions for our conference in London 2020.
Mapping Dance and Dance Teaching: Past(s), Present and Future(s) is an international conference which will take place in London 4-5 September 2020. We will be joined by dance professionals, practitioners, educators, researchers, dance teachers, historians, musicologists and scholars to discuss, debate and contemplate past, present and future potentialities of dance and dance teaching.
Please find attached our Call for Contributions which can also be found here on our website.
We would be grateful if you could circulate this with your networks and department as we particularly welcome submissions from early career researchers, students who are close to completing a post graduate qualification and others involved in aspects of dance and dance education.
Do feel free to get in contact if you have any questions. conference2020@rad.org.uk
Best wishes,
Rachel Mcglinchey
Lead International Operations Officer
Faculty of Education
Tel: 020 7326 8014
Email: RMcglinchey@rad.org.uk
Website: www.royalacademyofdance.org
2023
ASSOCIATION FOR ART HISTORY 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
3-5 April 2024, University of Bristol
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