In an effort to make the performing arts accessible to as many groups as possible, ADF developed Experience Dance – ADF’s complimentary ticket program. Through Experience Dance, the ADF distributes complimentary performance tickets to organizations that work with individuals, families, … read more
Yearly Archives:: 2010
25+ Year Anniversaries at ADF
Just over 30 years ago the American Dance Festival came to Durham, North Carolina. Not long behind came faculty members Natalie Gilbert, John Hanks, Gerri Houlihan, and Khalid Saleem. Summer after summer these faculty members have come to the ADF … read more
Shen Wei Dance Arts to Perform at ADF, July 22 – 24
An excerpt from Shen Wei’s Rite of Spring. The company will perform at the Durham Performing Arts Center this week. For more information on this ADF performance, please visit the ADF website.
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New work by Shen Wei Dance
ADF Board Members
The ADF’s Board of Directors serves to both maintain and develop the traditions of the American Dance Festival. Working closely with Festival directors, board members add their valuable insight to the areas of development, marketing, and outreach. CyberDance sat down … read more
Reynolds Costume Shop
Preparing for the upcoming Past/Forward performances, costume designer Kathy Grillo spent an afternoon fitting the dancers for their costumes. The costume shop back stage of Reynolds Industries Theater is a space where not only are new costumes designed and made, … read more