Timmy De Laet

Timmy De Laet is Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance Studies at the University of Antwerp and Lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp's dance programs. His work bridges Dance Studies, Archival Science, and Performance Research with a focus on dance archivization, re-enactment strategies, and the interplay between memory and corporeal knowledge.

• Research Themes: Dance historiography, participatory archives, re-enactment as artistic strategy, and museumification of dance.
• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of the European Journal of Theatre and Performance; editorial board member for FORUM+ and Documenta journals.
• Academic Leadership: Founder of the FWO-funded CoDa Research Network for Dance Studies; holds multiple internal governance mandates at the University of Antwerp, including doctoral school and departmental committee leadership.

Publication Trends reveal interdisciplinary focus: 40% on archival methodologies, 30% on re-enactment/memory, 20% on linguistic performativity, and 10% on avant-garde theatre aesthetics. His scientific network spans 3 co-authors across Belgium, Germany, and the USA.