This short publication marks 10 years of the Springback project.

Our main feature is a wide-ranging essay by guest author Professor Rudi Laermans, who we invited to share his views and experiences of the places and practices of dance writing today. Do read it. Whatever your own perspectives, you are sure to find it stimulating and thought-provoking.

There is also a brief summary of what Springback is, plus reflections on the project by six core members of the Springback team.

What of the hundred Springbackers who have taken part to date? They are the writers who contribute to the Magazine, the people who participate in Assemblies and Alliance projects, and all of them are listed, by year of entry, in the Academy section. Thanks to each and every one of you!

Finally, deep and lasting thanks to the team of Aerowaves Europe, our parent organisation: Roberto Casarotto and Elisabetta Bisaro (co‑directors), Anna Arthur (executive director), Clàudia Brufau (communications), and to our founder and father‑figure, John Ashford (1944–2023).

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