Our Biennial Conference

The EDC has hosted a major dance history conference every two years since 1997, the proceedings from our conferences are published. You can find a free archive of conference papers and you can also purchase copies of the proceedings, via our publications page.


EDC BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 2026

8 – 10 May 2026 

The Proceedings for 2024 are now in preparation.

St Katharine’s, Parmoor, Frieth RG9 6NN (near High Wycombe)

The Conference brings together international specialists on historical dance topics spanning six centuries of dance history in the delightful surroundings of St Katharine’s Retreat House.

The Call for Papers for the 2026 Conference is available here.