The Cultural, Sonic and Symbolic Legacy of Prince,
We are extremely excited to announce our next conference - Dance On! The Cultural, Sonic and Symbolic Legacy of Prince, June 1-2 2026, central Minneapolis.*
This year's conference reflects on Prince's posthumous legacy 10 years since his passing and explores his enduring connection to Minnesota.
Proposals are invited for 20-minute papers on, but not limited to, the following topics -
✨Prince’s impact on Minnesotan history and culture.
✨Posthumous legacies.
✨The innovation, legacy and preservation of The Minneapolis Sound.
✨Anniversaries such as Parade (1986) Chaos and Disorder (1996), 3121 (2006) and Piano & A Microphone Tour (2016).
✨The afterlives of Prince.
✨Prince and recording.
✨Prince and performing.
✨Prince and creativity.
Deadline 15 February. Any questions contact ic4pscontact@gmail.com.
Want to be part of the conversation? Full details of our call for papers in link above.
Dance On! is made possible in part by the people of Minnesota through a grant funded by an appropriation to the Minnesota Historical Society from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Attendance will be free for all speakers and attendees. Booking information will be released in the coming months.
*Location TBC.