Centre & Periphery: Dance, Identity & the Politics of Place
17th NOFOD Conference, Reykjavík, Iceland, June 23rd-26th 2026
The Nordic Forum for Dance Research (NOFOD) invites proposals for its 17th conference, themed Centre & Periphery: Dance, Identity & the Politics of Place.
Hosted in Reykjavík, the conference takes inspiration from Iceland’s unique position. Often described as being on the periphery of the Nordic region, the volcanic island is also seen by locals as a central meeting point between continents. This tension of centre and periphery is a powerful starting point for exploring how dance practices and research negotiate hierarchies, belonging, accessibility, traditions, and transformations across cultures and contexts.
Program will be announced later this spring.
Registration is open: https://www.nofod.org/reykjavik-conference-2026/practical-information/
Keynote speakers
Karen Arnfred Vedel, associate professor, Department of Art and Cultural Studies at University of Copenhagen
Saul Garcia-Lopez, performance artist and professor, Norwegian Theatre Academy (NTA) at Østfold University College