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Attention members! Our August 2023 Newsletter edition is now LIVE in the members area and features Advisory Board Introductions, conference submission news and more! Please log-in to the members area to read your copy: https://daci.international/welcome-to-the-members-area/member-newsletters

Dear daCi Community, We hope this message finds you well and filled with the same excitement and anticipation that we have for the upcoming daCi 2024 Conference, that will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia. As a valued member of the Dance and Child International network, we are thrilled to invite you to connect with us in a new and engaging way through our brand-new
Instagram profile dedicated to the daCi 2024 Conference!

Follow us on Instagram: @daciconference2024

 
Stay Informed: Our Instagram profile will be the hub of all things daCi 2024 Conference-
related. From key dates and schedule announcements to speaker highlights and behind-the-
scenes glimpses, you'll find it all in one place. Stay informed and be the first to know about
any updates or changes.

Exclusive Content: Get ready for exclusive content that you won't find anywhere else.
We'll be sharing inspiring stories, interactive challenges, and interviews with dance
educators, artists, and participants. This is your chance to be part of the daCi 2024 journey
from the very beginning.

Visual Delights: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and on our Instagram,
you'll experience the magic of the conference through stunning visuals. From vibrant dance
performances to the smiles of participants, our photos and videos will capture the essence
of the daCi 2024 Conference.

Community Connection: Connect with fellow dance enthusiasts, educators, and advocates
from around the world who share your passion for dance and the empowerment of children.
Our Instagram profile will serve as a virtual meeting point where you can exchange ideas,
share your thoughts, and be part of a global community.

✨ How to Follow Us ✨ Following us on Instagram is easy:

1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone or visit www.instagram.com.
2. Search for "@ daciconference2024" in the search bar.
3. Click the "Follow" button to stay connected.

We believe that by joining us on Instagram, you'll not only enhance your daCi 2024 Conference experience but also contribute to the growing movement of dance and empowerment for children worldwide. Your support and engagement mean the world to us, and we can't wait to embark on this exciting journey together. Thank you for being a part of the daCi family. We're looking forward to connecting with you on Instagram and sharing the unfolding daCi 2024 story.

Warm regards,
Ljubljana daCi conference 2024 organizing comittee

P.S. Feel free to spread the word! Share this invitation with your dance-loving friends and fellow daCi members so that they too can join us on Instagram for all things daCi 2024 Conference. Let's make this conference an unforgettable experience for everyone involved!

WEBSITE LINK: https://daci2024.org/theme.html

We are very pleased to announce the next conference in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana. You are welcome from July 7 to 12, 2024 in one of the smallest European capitals, a university city, a green capital of culture, arts and festivals. The conference is supported by the Faculty of Education of the University of Ljubljana and the Republic of Slovenia Public Fund for Cultural Activities, Department of Dance.

In line with the goals of daCi and the philosophy of the daCI conference, the conference will focus on young people's learning through the movement of the dancing body. The conference in Ljubljana will focus on creative dance and promote the I - imagination, improvisation, inclusion, identity, intelligence and interdisciplinarity in dance. Visit the website for a full curatorial statement: https://daci2024.org/theme.html

Hosted by Vesna Geršak, Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana and Nina Meško, RS Public Fund for Cultural Activities, Department of Dance. Watch their welcome video and the full conference trailer below! Visit the webiste here: https://daci2024.org/theme.html

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE HERE: https://daci2024.org/theme.html

daCi is extremely concerned about the impact of the invasion on civil society in Ukraine.

daCi calls for immediate restraint from attacks on, or harm to, children, teachers, education personnel or schools, and for the right to education to be upheld.

daCi joins the global dance community in rallying around those young dancers, researchers and educators who have been displaced by Russia's illegal aggression. 

The international dance community is a collective one and we honor every dancer who has used their art as a form of resistance and means of amplifying the vibrancy and autonomy of Ukrainian culture.

We invite you to begin or renew your daCi membership this month.

Despite the ongoing impact of the global pandemic, daCi and our global community found ways to remain connected in 2021. We presented a virtual series of special events in the first half of the year and enjoyed localised activities in various countries throughout the year.

In 2022 we are excited to be delivering our first-ever virtual conference hosted by daCi Canada - Dancing into Communities. As a daCi member, you will receive a special discount on registrations for this event.

daCi membership also allows you exclusive access to our interactive website Members' Area where we encourage you to share, engage and inspire one another in our social networking platform daCi Connect and twice-yearly daCi newsletters to catch up on activities around the world.

Join or renew your membership today to enjoy all this and more!

Farewelling Branka Petričević
by Jasmina Zagrajski Vukelić on behalf of all daci Croatia members

Our respected member and daCi Croatia co-founder Branka Petričević, passed away on December 7th.She was the Croatia representative (and ex Jugoslavia) in daCi International since its foundation in Canada.Branka spent her entire working life as a dance teacher at the Zagreb Youth Theatre.She also actively participated in daCi Conferences in Edmonton, London, Dartford, Worchester, Leuven, Stockholm, Salt Lake City, Bedford, Eindhoven, Kuopio, Lisabon, Regina, San Salvador, Den Haag.She remained daCi Croatia honorary president until her death.We all will remember her for her great enthusiasm in promoting daCi goals, kindness and nobility.

Farewelling Marion Goughby
by Jeff Meiners

Sadly, British dance educator Marion Gough passed away on September 6th 2021, leaving husband Bob, daughters Amanda, Vicky and their families.Marion was an early member of daCi UK and spent her life dedicated to dance as an inspirational educator teaching at Laban London and in Europe, publishing two books In touch with dance and Knowing Dance: A Guide to Creative Teaching.She left her position at Laban aged 60 and was sought after for freelance opportunities, working with dance companies, leading a professional development course for community dance practitioners alongside teaching and examining courses overseas.In 2018 Marion received the Dance UK Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dance Education and Learning.I remember Marion fondly as a profoundly kind colleague, friend and humanist. She will be remembered by those whose lives she touched and changed with a philosophy deeply grounded in a rigorous teaching practice that empowered learners through dance. daCi sends sincere condolences to Marion’s family