International Conference on Creativity in Dance - UNATC

12/03/2026

✨ A historic moment for the Romanian choreographic academic field!

We are proud to announce the launch of the Proceedings volume of the first edition of ICCD (2025), published by UNATC PRESS.

The launch will take place during the official opening of ICCD 2026, on Monday, April 20, at 10:00, in the Ileana Berlogea Hall (1st floor).

🎤 On this occasion, the following will take the floor:
• Assoc. Prof. Simona Șomăcescu, PhD – ICCD Project Manager & Curator
• Prof. Bogdana Darie, PhD – President of the ICCD Scientific Committee
• Assoc. Prof. Mihaela Bețiu, PhD – Editor of the volume

This publication marks an important step in strengthening choreographic academic research and creating a space for dialogue between artists, scholars, and educators.

📖 We warmly invite you to join us and witness this special moment together!

11/03/2026

We are extremely honored and happy to have Assoc. Prof. Mihaela Bețiu, PhD, a renowned professor of UNATC, as the editor of the first volume dedicated to the Proceedings of a dance conference in Romania—the International Conference on Creativity in Dance, 2025!

Join us for the official launch of the volume during the opening of the 2nd edition of ICCD 2026!

We look forward to celebrating this important moment for the dance research community together! 💫

09/03/2026

🌍✨ Extraordinary news for the international dance community!

The 2nd edition of the International Conference on Creativity in Dance, 2026, curated by Simona Șomăcescu, is already enjoying exceptional promotion in the international press! Since the beginning of the year, some of the most prestigious dance magazines in the world have published articles announcing the organization, by UNATC "I.L. Caragiale", of one of the most anticipated academic events dedicated to dance.

This conference promises to bring together artists, researchers and professionals from all over the world, in a vibrant setting of ideas, creativity and artistic dialogue.

📍 Creativity in dance meets at UNATC I.L. Caragiale Bucharest!
Stay tuned – announcements about guests, program and special moments will follow!

01/03/2026

The 2nd edition of the International Conference on Creativity in Dance, a project managed and curated by Simona Șomăcescu, promoted with superlatives in Dance Informa UK edition, one of the most prestigious dance magazines in the world!

The second edition of the International Conference on Creativity in Dance (ICCD) will take place April 20–23, 2026 at the UNATC “I.L. Caragiale” Bucharest.

01/03/2026

Big news! ✨

On the occasion of the Dance Gala “Bridging Horizons: 115 Years of Swiss-Romanian Friendship,” ICCD 2026 proudly welcomes Prof. Jason Beechey and Prof. Frederike Lampert, PhD, from the University of the Arts in Zurich.

They join us together with 6 outstanding students, presenting their choreographic creations alongside talented students of UNATC.

An international celebration of dance you don’t want to miss! 🔥

26/02/2026

Here is the link to the registration forms for all ICCD 2026 activities! Register too; grab a seat! Now!!!
https://forms.gle/Nc4PrqBxt5Db5vBL8

24/02/2026

We are proud and honored to introduce the distinguished members of the ICCD Scientific Committee – an exceptional group of professors representing some of the most prestigious universities across Europe.

Their expertise, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence play a vital role in shaping the vision and scientific quality of ICCD. We are truly grateful to have such renowned scholars on board and look forward to the knowledge, innovation, and collaboration they bring to our community.

Stay tuned as we present each of these outstanding academics in the coming days!

23/02/2026

Big news! 🔥

The 2nd Edition of the International Conference on Creativity in Dance (ICCD) has been featured in Dansmania, one of Romania’s most prestigious dance magazines!

Curated by Simona Somăcescu, ICCD continues to shape the international dialogue on creativity in dance, bringing together bold ideas, visionary artists, and transformative perspectives.

This recognition confirms the growing impact and relevance of the event on the global dance scene. ✨

Revista DansMania susține cu entuziasm evenimentele care promovează inovația și excelența în arta dansului, fiind un veritabil partener al dezvoltării cultu ...

22/02/2026

We are privileged to announce that André Lepecki—one of the most compelling and influential thinkers in the field of performing arts—will be the Special Guest of the 2nd edition of ICCD 2026.

As part of the Aesthetics Panel, he will deliver a conference that promises to deepen and challenge our understanding of choreography, performance, and the politics of movement in contemporary artistic practice.

This is a rare opportunity to encounter a voice that has profoundly shaped international discourse in performance studies.

We warmly invite you to join us for what will undoubtedly be a rigorous and inspiring exchange!

21/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Camilla Greenwell is exhibiting for the first time in Romania, on the occasion of the 2nd edition of ICCD, 2026!

Internationally recognized as one of the most original and talented photographic artists—especially renowned for her captivating dance photography—Camilla brings her unique artistic vision to this special event.

During the conference, you’ll have the opportunity to admire her remarkable works up close and experience the emotion, movement, and storytelling captured through her lens.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover her art here, in Romania! ✨

21/02/2026

A newly introduced section in the ICCD proceedings, FOCUS ON, promises to be one of the most challenging and exciting highlights of the 2nd edition! ✨

This special event brings together Simona Șomăcescu — ICCD project manager and curator — in a dynamic dialogue with Sergiu Matis, one of the most innovative choreographers of the 21st century, who continues to amaze the international dance world with his bold and visionary artistic proposals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a true royale of innovative ideas, creative exchange, and inspiring perspectives! 🎭🔥

21/02/2026

✨ Bridging Horizons: 115 Years of Swiss-Romanian Friendship ✨

Join us for a spectacular Dance Gala celebrating 115 years of friendship between Switzerland and Romania! 🇨🇭🤝🇷🇴

As part of the second edition of ICCD 2026, students from the Zurich University of the Arts and UNATC come together in a vibrant artistic collaboration that transcends borders.

Experience original choreographic works created and performed by the students themselves—fresh, bold, and deeply personal expressions of a new generation of artists.

A unique cultural encounter. An evening of creativity and connection.
💫 A moment you truly should not miss!