technique
“How do dancers practice technique in 2010? This fundamental question is both asked and answered at the ADF. Vigorous dialogue regarding the study of dance technique is embedded in the very fabric of the program. The importance of technique class is apparent in many ways at the ADF: the careful and unique arrangement of the daily and weekly schedule, the vast array of techniques and practices from which the student can choose, and the diversity and professionalism of the faculty who teach the courses.” Brenda Daniels
improvisation
“The purpose of improvisation classes at the ADF is to engage students in an exploration of their creativity. There are skills and techniques of improvisation, and the various classes will investigate several of them. These include releasing technique, contact improvisation, improvisation with speaking while moving, improvisation in site specific situations, Improvisation Technologies, etc. In some situations this improvisation work will be an end unto itself, and sometimes it will be used as a compositional tool to lead each student to find his or her unique choreographic voice. There will also be a weekly improvisation jam where students can practice their skills in a safe and supportive environment.” Ishmael Houston-Jones
composition
“From fundamentals of choreography to new and exciting ways of mixing dance with other media, the composition courses focus on the imaginative act of making dances.” Donna Faye Burchfield
repertory
“Inhabiting a work as either an interpreter or a collaborator is one of the most fulfilling experiences of a dancer’s training. In repertory, you get to breathe a work of art to life again. In a new creation, your collaborative presence affects the work’s outcome. In both instances, you get to work closely with a group of peers, know a choreographic process, and share your work with the ADF community. Participation in repertory classes is determined by auditions held during opening weekend.” Mark Haim
past/forward
Students chosen to participate in the Past/Forward program will perform on a shared program in Reynolds Industries Theater as a part of the ADF performance series. This year’s Past/Forward artists have not been announced. Please check back in the spring for more information.
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