Benesh International Congress 2025

Get ready to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Benesh Movement Notation at the Benesh Congress 2025!

This extraordinary week-long event, hosted by Benesh International at the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), will bring together professionals, students, and enthusiasts from around the world who share a passion for movement notation and its applications in dance. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, a student eager to deepen your understanding, or an RAD teacher interested in integrating Benesh Movement Notation (BMN) into your practice, this Congress is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with this powerful system.

Throughout the week, we will explore the versatility of BMN through a range of insightful discussions, hands-on workshops, and interactive presentations. The Congress will highlight the many ways BMN has been applied in research and performance, with dedicated sessions examining its role in documentation, education, and choreography.

What to expect:

Exploring BMN in Research & Practice

Discover how BMN has been used in academic and practical research, with presentations showcasing innovative applications and methodologies. Experts and scholars will discuss the system’s evolution, its contributions to the dance field, and the latest developments in notation practice.

Student Showcases

Enjoy a series of presentations from CNSDMP students, demonstrating how the next generation is engaging with movement notation in creative and analytical ways.

Reconstruction Workshops

Put your understanding of BMN to the test in practical reconstruction sessions. Work with original Benesh scores to bring historical choreography back to life, gaining hands-on experience in interpreting and applying notation.

Exploring the Archives

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to visit the Wolfson Library at RAD HQ, home to an extensive collection of Benesh Movement Notation (BMN) scores and research materials on dance and dance education. This visit offers a rare chance to explore lodged scores, historical documents, and valuable resources that highlight BMN’s role in preserving and documenting movement.

Beyond BMN: Other Notation Systems

Expand your knowledge of movement notation by exploring different systems such as Labanotation and Beauchamp-Feuillet notation. A special session will include a Baroque dance class, giving attendees a chance to experience historical notation in action.

Networking & Community Building

Beyond the scheduled sessions, the Congress will provide invaluable opportunities to connect with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations. Whether over coffee or in structured discussion groups, these moments will allow for deeper engagement with experts and peers. There will also be the opportunity to socialise outside of the Congress with a dinner on Thursday 3rd July.

Join us in celebrating 70 years of Benesh Movement Notation and be part of this incredible journey of discovery, collaboration, and inspiration!

Further Information

The full programme of the Benesh International Congress 2025 is still under development. Ticket sales will be opened in due course.