Between 21 and 23 May 2025, numerous researchers on the topic of dance and sustainability will meet in Ljubljana (Slovenia) as part of the international conference HOW SUSTAINABLE IS DANCE AS ICH?

We would like to specially highlight and invite you to the keynote lecture by Dr. Andriy Nahachewsky, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta in Canada, entitled: Dance and Semi-Tangible Cultural Heritage.

We will live stream the lecture on our Facebook page on May 21, 2025.

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Join us for an engaging key lecture exploring how dance traditions shift from everyday practices to recognised heritage. The talk critically examines the concepts of “intangible” and “heritage” through the lens of the 1972 and 2003 UNESCO conventions, arguing for a clearer distinction between “tradition” and “heritage.” Using dance as a case study, it highlights how heritagisation adds symbolic value while also shaping the way traditions are documented and perceived. This reflection offers valuable insights for cultural practitioners, heritage policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of safeguarding dance. 

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