More than simply a summer series of performances and school programs, The American Dance Festival provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to experience dance. For our youngest fans, the ADF offers Children’s Saturday Matinees and free Kids’ … read more
The relationship between music and dance is a crucial one. In its simplest form, music provides the tempo to which all movement is timed; but it also has the ability to create mood, enhance a feeling or provide … read more
The new Samuel H. Scripps Studios opened with great fanfare last Monday, July 2nd. This was an exciting day for ADF, marking the first time in its 79-year history that the festival has secured year-round, permanent … read more
Since 1995, the American Dance Festival has been home to the International Screendance Festival. Running from Friday through Sunday, July 6-8 at the White Lecture Hall and Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, the International Screendance Festival … read more
The Durham community braved the heat and came out in full force on Saturday, June 30th for ADF’s first annual Durham Dances community celebration, held at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The event followed the matinee performance … read more