The ADF is held for six weeks each summer at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The studios and student dormitories are spread across the Georgian-style campus. Performances by visiting dance companies occur in the Durham Performing Arts Center in downtown Durham and Reynolds Industries Theater on Duke’s West Campus. ADF students are able to use Duke facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, bookstores, libraries and computer clusters. The grounds of the University include the formal Sarah P. Duke Gardens and an 8,000-acre forest. Durham is easily accessible by car, bus, train and plane (Raleigh/Durham Airport is located approximately 18 miles away). It is a three-and-one-half-hour drive from both the seashore and the mountains; either is accessible to Festival students for weekend excursions.
HOUSING
Please note that all dormitories are located on Duke’s East Campus.
Six Week School
Dorm Rooms: Participants 18 years and older have the option of living in a single or double. Dorms are secured buildings and the most convenient of all housing options. A limited number of air-conditioned rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. Six Week School students under the age of 18 must live in the air-conditioned dorm under the supervision of counselors and adhere to regulations including curfew, visitation policy, etc.
Off-Campus Housing (for SWS students 18 years and older)
ADF's Sublet list | Craigslist | Duke Community Housing
The ADF is not responsible for any arrangements promised by the lessor.
Four Week School for Young Dancers
Four Week School students will live in double rooms in an air-conditioned dormitory. Experienced counselors will live in the dormitory with the students. A curfew and lights-out policy will be enforced.
Dance Professionals Workshop
Dorm Rooms: Participants will have the option of living in a single or double room. A limited number of air-conditioned rooms are available.
Hotel: Participants who would like assistance with alternative housing, such as local hotels, check back for local hotel recommendations.
2010 Official Hotel
Hilton Durham near Duke University – The recommended hotel of the American Dance Festival offers a special discounted room rate of $75 to festival travelers. Amenities and services of the Hilton include scheduled courtesy transportation within a five mile radius of the hotel, including all ADF venues, complimentary wireless internet service, complimentary parking, fitness center on site, outdoor pool and whirlpool, complimentary business center, full service restaurant, lounge and Starbucks coffee bar. Learn more about the Hilton Durham: www.durhamneardukeuniversity.hilton.com or book your reservation.
additional area hotel information
Off-Campus Housing
ADF's Sublet list | Craigslist | Duke Community Housing
The ADF is not responsible for any arrangements promised by the lessor.
MEAL PLAN
The ADF Meal Plan is offered by Duke University Dining Services for the benefit of ADF participants. Duke University Dining Services in the East Union’s Marketplace will provide this on-campus food service. Please note that there are no refunds for unused meals.
Six Week School
Participants desiring on-campus meals (especially those living in Duke University dorms) are encouraged to purchase the ADF SWS Meal Plan, which consists of five breakfasts, five lunches, and five dinners per week (33 total of each) Please note that this does not cover all the meals during the Festival. Students will be committed to the plan once they have signed up.
Four Week School for Young Dancers
All FWS participants living on campus are on the money-saving ADF Meal Plan. The cost is included in the FWS room/board fee.
*For convenience, it is suggested that participants purchasing the ADF Meal Plan put $100 into a Flex account for meals and other campus purchases not covered in the Meal Plan.
FLEX ACCOUNT
Participants in all programs also have the option to open a Flex account, either in addition to the ADF Meal Plan or alone. This is a declining balance account to which funds may be added at any time during the student’s time on campus. The Flex account can be used in the East Campus Union’s Marketplace and Cafe, East/Central Campus stores, vending machines, and laundry facilities — greatly reducing the need to carry cash. Prior to April 23, participants may add funds to the Flex account in $25 increments, with a $100 minimum. These funds may be credited towards a student’s Flex account through the ADF offices. After June 10, Check-In Day, students may add funds to their Flex account through the DukeCard Office using cash, check, or debit card. The DukeCard Office does not accept credit cards. Any unused balance in the Flex account will be refunded by Duke University in September 2010.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Participants in all programs must provide the ADF with proof of adequate health insurance coverage. This must be provided before arrival. For participants without health insurance, the ADF has made arrangements with a local insurance agency to provide reasonably priced insurance for the duration of the program. Please contact the ADF School Office if you are interested.
Duke University Health Service Fee:
Duke University Health Services For health needs that can be taken care of in a clinic and that often are not readily covered by insurance, Duke University allows ADF students to take advantage of the outpatient services on campus, provided by the Duke Family Medicine Center, by paying the Student Health Service Fee. Examples of services provided include medical care for illnesses and minor injuries, medication dispensed by the Center’s pharmacy for short-term treatment of acute problems, and laboratory services when ordered by a healthcare provider at the Center. Please note that purchasing the student health service does not take the place of health insurance.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
Academic credit is available to qualified high school graduates or rising high school seniors. Duke University records undergraduate academic progress in terms of course credit. For purposes of transfer, a full course load (3 SWS classes plus WFSS) is equivalent to eight semester hours or two credits. Credit for work completed is subject to the approval of your institution’s registrar or admissions officer. Graduate-level students and others with a BS or BA may request advanced-level credit, in which case their transcripts will bear a 200-level, graduate course number. Students enrolled in Duke Summer Session will receive a grade report from Duke University, not the ADF, upon successful completion of their course work. All students who attend the American Dance Festival (whether applying for academic credit or not) are able to receive a certificate of attendance.
PARKING ON CAMPUS
For those students wishing to bring a car to campus, a parking fee will be charged on check-in day.
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