In memory of Selma Jeanne Cohen, the American Society for Aesthetics established a $1000 biennial prize in dance aesthetics, dance theory, or the history of dance. Begun in 2008, the next prize will be for a critical article or book of distinction published in English in the biennium from June 2008 to June 2010.

The prize winner will be selected by a committee of three members appointed by the President of the ASA and will be notified by September 2010. The award will be announced publicly during the national meeting of the ASA on October 27-30, 2010 in Victoria, British Columbia. The winner will be encouraged but not be required to attend the meeting. The prize may not be awarded if, in the opinion of the judges, no nomination of sufficient merit and appropriateness is received.

Submissions should be directed to Dabney Townsend, ASA Secretary/Treasurer, at P. O. Box 915, Pooler, GA 31322 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The nominated article or book must be submitted in full. Electronic submissions are acceptable, if available, in PDF format replicating the original publication. The deadline for receipt of nominations is July 15, 2010.