Performance Studies international # 30
Conference Theme: XXX – Cruzo, Cruising, Crossroads
11 to 15 December 2025
Different senses of crossing animate PSi#30. First as a written mark, the three Xs of the Roman numeral that represent “30” here cast the reading into a polysemic realm of competing/collaborating linguistic and cultural forces: secrecy, mystery, incognito, redaction, overwriting, an algebraic variable, an unknown value, non-binary gender, refusal, aphasia, disorder, error, intersectional pathways, intersecting diagonals, proliferating angles, multiplication, lack, blocked, out, hardcore sex, danger, a sacral point, a “something”, a “thing”, the unspecified, a target, a treasure, the vote, the kiss.
The undecidability of the x-thing is held onto here as a sign of complexity, not imprecision. It imparts a critical quality of inconclusiveness that bespeaks the diversified and often conflicting modes of reception and mobilization of Performance Studies in Latin America. For some, another colonizing trend from the academic elite; for others a fresh, rebellious framework enabling the torsion of academic coloniality. From the standpoint of the crossroad, which this conference intends to embrace, the vibrating energy produced by the paradox is way more fertile than the attempt to settle for a conclusion.
Dear PSi #30 Delegates,
We are excited to announce that our registration portal is now live. Early bird registration has closed.
Click Below to Register! (You must be a member of PSi to be able to register to PSi Conference # 30. Click here to register for a membership!)
Click Here to register for Band A (Regular Rate): $375.00 For residents from countries classified by the World Bank under: HIGH-INCOME ECONOMIES.
Click Here to register for Band B (Discounted Rate): $240.00 For residents from countries classified by the World Bank under: LOW-INCOME; LOWER-MIDDLE INCOME or UPPER-MIDDLE-INCOME ECONOMIES. This rate also includes students and independent scholars not supported by an institution, regardless of country of residency.
Click Here to register as an Online Participant: $150.00
Warm regards,
The PSi #30 Team
Conference Dates
PSi #30 – CRUZO, CRUISING, CROSSROADS will take place from 11 to 15 December 2025. We encourage you to begin planning your travel accordingly.
Travel to Fortaleza
The nearest airport is Aeroporto Internacional de Fortaleza – Pinto Martins (FOR):
https://fortaleza-airport.com.br/en
Fortaleza International is a mid-sized airport with direct international connections from Lisbon, Paris, Miami, Orlando, Santiago de Chile, and Buenos Aires. Please note that some international routes may not operate daily.
For broader international access, you may consider flying into one of Brazil’s larger hubs and connecting to Fortaleza:
- São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
- Brasília International Airport (BSB)
- Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG)
All of these airports offer several daily flights to Fortaleza (FOR).
Accommodation
We are pleased to announce a partnership with Hotel Praiano, located at Av. Beira Mar, 2800.
Delegates can use the discount code PSI30 when booking via their website:
https://praianohotel.com.br/
Other recommended nearby hotels include:
- Hotel Sonata de Iracema
- Ibis Fortaleza Praia de Iracema
- Hotel Gran Marquise
- Luzeiros Hotel Fortaleza
Visa Information
As of April 10, 2025, travelers holding passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States will require a visa to enter Brazil.
To apply for a visa, visit:
https://brazil.vfsevisa.com
For additional visa details:
https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/vistos/informacoes-sobre-vistos-para-estrangeiros-viajarem-ao-brasil#voceprecisa
General travel information for visiting Brazil:
https://visitbrasil.com/en/
Bursaries for low-income students
We are pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries to support student and/or independent artist participation in PSi #30 – CRUZO, CRUISING, CROSSROADS. Bursaries are intended to support student and artist participants who would otherwise be unable to attend the conference, particularly those from Brazil and other low-income countries.
Eligibility: You must have an accepted presentation proposal in the PSi #30 conference program. You must be unable to attend without financial support. Priority will be given to students, or independent artists, from Brazil and other underrepresented regions.
Application process: applicants are asked to submit a single written statement (maximum 500 words) responding to the following three criteria: (1) Hardship: briefly describe your financial situation and explain why support is necessary for you to attend the conference; (2) Contribution to the Conference: confirm that your abstract has been accepted for presentation, and briefly describe your presentation’s relevance to the conference theme; (3) Professional Development: explain how attending PSi #30 will contribute to your academic, artistic, or professional growth.
Please attach your statement as a PDF file, including:
- Your full name
- Affiliation (if any)
- Title of your accepted presentation
All bursary applications must be submitted by 30 June 2025 to psi30.crossroads@gmail.com, with the subject line: Bursary Application – [Your Name].
Next Steps
We will be in touch soon with further information about conference venues, presentation abstracts, available technical equipment, and other logistics.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact us at psi30.crossroads@gmail.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to Fortaleza in December!