Contributing a presentation (research report, lecture-demonstration, class, performance, exhibition) is optional.

For each presentation send a text to be included in the proceedings DVD. Texts must be in English, in .doc format. Additionally you can send your text in any other language (as separate file).

To accompany your text you can send illustrations, music and/or video samples, files numbered 1 to 10 (no more) with their captions listed in the above text file.

Illustrations must be in .jpg format, up to 500 kb each.

Music samples in .mp3 format.

Video samples format: .mpeg2  or .divx. Maximum total size: 2 mbytes.

Consult the proceedings DVD of last year's Congress to get ideas for your presentation. Each participant can submit only one presentation in each category (not two classes or two performances, for example).

 

RESEARCH REPORTS (PAPERS)

Send the complete text (by diskette or email, as well as in printed form) before 15 June 2010 to be reviewed and included in the proceedings. Texts must be up to 6,000 words, including: title, name of author, text divided into numbered sections: abstract, introduction, sub-sections, notes, references, captions of illustrations, short presentation of the author, name and full address.

If you cannot attend, you can register and send your text to be included in the proceedings DVD, after approval.

Time allowed is 20 minutes for brief oral comments (not reading the submitted text), including time for questions by the audience. All co-authors must be registered conferees, even if they cannot attend the Congress.

 

Research reports submitted must be unpublished and may have as topics:

-  Research conducted according to scientific methodology (ethnographic, sociological, historical, pedagogical, psychological, medical etc.)

-  Studies of dance as related to other topics such as music, costume, theater etc.

-  Organizational, artistic, social, scientific, educational, economic and other approaches based on documented proposals.

-  Reports on the situation of dance in a specific area, field or country.

Structure of the Research reports

At the beginning of the report the following should be mentioned: author's name, surname (12 pt, Bold, All Caps), institution that submits the manuscript, country (12 pt Normal), title of the manuscript (14 pt Bold, All Caps).

 

Short summary: 1500 characters (12 pt, Italic). Structure: Introduction, Aim of the Study, Materials and Methods of the work, main Results, Conclusions and Key words.  

 

Body of the Report: Introduction, Aim of the Study, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions (12 pt, Normal) and References (the list of literature) (10 pt, Normal).

 

At the end of the Report the following should be mentioned: author's academic position, scientific degree, name, surname, institution, personal address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address (10 pt, Normal).

 

Requirements for the organisation of the Report: reports in English may be up to 6000 words including References (the list of literature) and Summary of 1500 characters. The report should be typewritten in A4 format, set in one column according to the following parameters: margins- 2.5 cm, text editor- Word, Times New Roman, font number 12, spaces between lines- 1. Each paragraph should start with a 1.5 cm indention. Pages, tables and pictures should be numbered. Tables and pictures should be in black and white (if this does not interfere with the possibility to perceive the content) with captions. Tables and pictures must be cited in the text, e.g., (see Table 1); Arabic numbering should be used. The size of tables and pictures should not exceed A4 format page.

 

References should be indicated in the typescript by giving the author's name, with the year of publication in parentheses (Bamberger, 1991).

 

The list of References should be listed in full at the end of the report in the order of Latin alphabet, followed by literature in Cyrillic alphabet. The list of literature should precisely follow the form depicted in the sample:

 

1.          Garaigordobil, M. (2006) Intervention in Creativity with Children Aged 10 and 11 Years: Impact of a Play Program on Verbal and Graphic-Figural Creativity. Creativity Research Journal, Vol. 18, No. 3, p. 329–345.

2.          Hahele, R. (2006) Pašvērtējums mācību procesā [Self-Assesment in Study Process]. Rīga: RaKa, 189.–190. lpp. (in Latvian).

3.          Kieseritzky, H., Schwabe, M. (2005) Gruppenimprovisation als musikalische Basisarbeit [Group Improvisation as Musical Base Work]. In: Ensemblespiel und Klassenmusizieren in Schule und Musikschule: ein Handbuch für die Praxis [Playing Music in a Group and Class at School and Music School: Handbook for Practice]. Rudolf-Dieter Kraemer, Wolfgang Rudiger (Hrg.), 2. unveränderte Auflage. Augsburg: Wiβner, S. 155–175 (in German).

4.          Kočāne, I. (2001, 23. aprīlis) Psiholoģija vecākiem [Psychology for Parents]. Diena, 1., 3. lpp. (in Latvian).

5.          Mollenhauer, K. (2003) Vergessene Zusammenhänge. Über Kultur und Erziehung [Forgotten Backgrounds. About Culture and Upbringing]. Weinheim und München: Juventa Verlag, S. 114–154 (in German).

6.          Pētersons, E. (1931) Vispārīgā didaktika [General Didactics]. Rīga: A. Gulbis Publishing house, 125 lpp. (in Latvian).

7.          Petty, G. (2004) Teaching Today, 3^rd edition. UK: Nelson Thornes Ltd, 562 p.

8.          Wells, G. (2002) Learning and Teaching for Understanding: the Key Role of Collaborative Knowledge Building. http://people.ucsc.edu/~gwells/ (01.11.2007.)

9.          Крайг, Г. (2000) Психология развития [Psychology of Development]. Санкт-Петербург: Питер, c. 552–560 (in Russian).

 

 

LECTURE-DEMONSTRATIONS

A lecture-demonstration can include film, video or slides projection, with oral commentary by the presenter. Presenters use the language of their choice, without translation. Time allowed is 20 minutes. Send a file with details: title, text, photographs, music or video samples, duration, name and address of presenter, equipment required. Formats as above.

 

CLASSES

For a physical demonstration of a dance or a teaching technique, time allowed is 30 minutes. Send a file with the title of your class and its description. You can include photos, music and/or video samples (see formats above) for the proceedings DVD.

 

PERFORMANCES

Individuals or ensembles can ask for time (maximum is 10 minutes) for a performance on stage. Send text file with title, description, requirements. You can include photos, music and/or video samples (see formats above) for the proceedings DVD.

 

EXHIBITIONS

Publications, costumes, music, equipment for schools and other material can be exhibited or sold. Specify minimum wall and floor space required. The organizers assist exhibitors but do not assume responsibility. Send text file for the proceedings DVD, see formats above. If you cannot attend, you can register and send material to be put into participants' bags.

 

VIDEO PROJECTIONS

Video projections are not subject to approval; just give your DVD or cassette to the video room attendant to be played there.

If you cannot attend, you can register and send your DVD to be played in the video room.