The 2026 Creative Dance Congress
IACD celebrates its 30th anniversary at this year’s Creative Dance Congress with the theme
“Looking Back, Moving Forward: Fearless Expression.” Grounded in the pioneering work of
Barbara Mettler and held at the University of Illinois, where Barbara also danced, we honor
both the foundation that shapes our dance and the vibrant community that carries this
work forward. Together, we will explore creative dance with fearless expression. We
welcome you to join us.
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PARTICIPATION
– The IACD Creative Dance Congress is for everyone with in-person Mettler-based dance experience.
– People new to Mettler-based dance, or who have attended classes only via Zoom are invited to the
Introductory Workshop which precedes the Congress. If desired, they are welcome to attend the Congress
after they have completed the Introductory Workshop. People with any level of experience are welcome to
attend the Intro.. No experience necessary!
Information and Registration for the IACD 2026 Introductory Workshop
and/or Creative Dance Congress are online: (click) CONGRESSINFORMATION
or find it on our website, https://www.dancecreative.org/
QUESTIONS regarding work-study scholarships, refunds or other issues,
email us at iacd.santafe@gmail.com with IACD 2026 Congress in the subject line.
Member
Mettler DanceEvent MemberThe International Association for Creative Dance (IACD) is a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive member-governed organization. We are a community of creative movers who practice, promote, develop, and apply a free approach to the art of body movement and dance improvisation as pioneered by Barbara Mettler.
We encourage the understanding and use of Mettler-based creative dance in diverse contexts such as community centers, elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, clinical settings including health care and wellness environments, places of worship, public parks, and dance studios.
