While the American Dance Festival prides itself on bringing you the best modern dance each season, there are many exciting happenings to share throughout the year. From the January Intensive in New York City, to scholarship auditions, to fun holiday … read more
With at least one video post everyday this season, May we have this CyberDance? offered a behind-the-scenes sneak peek into what makes this Festival tick. From interviews with today’s top choreographers, to hearing stories from faculty members about the days … read more
Six-week students at the ADF take 3 two-hour classes a day, four days a week; two of these classes can be technique and the third a composition or repertory class. Students audition for the repertory classes with ADF faculty the … read more
One quintessential element of ADF are hand-painted and brightly colored school buses. With the exception of an occasional break-down, these buses, affectionately named “Tank” and “Gentle Beauty”, take students to and from classes and dance performances. CyberDance rode the bus … read more
Now in it’s sixth year, the 60-credit MFA offers students an opportunity to immerse themselves for six weeks in the legendary international community of the ADF, followed by an intimate learning atmosphere at Hollins University in Roanoke, VA. Few graduate … read more