Celebrating their 25th anniversary this summer, Doug Varone and Dancers command attention with their kinetically thrilling dances that unearth the complexities of the human spirit. The evening length work from 2011, “Chapters from a Broken Novel” consists of 22 vignettes inspired by Artistic Director Doug Varone’s collection of phrases, photos, quotes, and overheard conversations. Propelled by a bold cinematic score, Varone’s “Chapters” is ever-present with purity, spirit, and beauty as it reveals a world teeming with everyday moments exposed for their beauty and rawness.

Meet Elena Slobodchikova from Russia and Wagner Moreira from Germany/Brazil. They are attending the ADF this summer as part of the International Choreographer’s Residency (ICR). The choreographers shared their excitement about their development and let us join them during technique class and rehearsal for the upcoming ICR showing on July 13 at 7pm in Baldwin Auditorium.

Emanuel Gat discusses the US premiere of his piece “Brilliant Corners,” performed July 7-9 at the Durham Center for the Performing Arts at 8pm.

Marian Kozar, a student from ADF’s days at Connecticut College, shares some stories with us about taking class with Martha Graham and José Limon!

Want to see your favorite teacher bust a move onstage? Here is your chance! Each summer the ADF’s internationally renowned faculty members share their vast array of knowledge, skill, and creativity with over 300 students. Join them for two exhilarating performances, as the ADF Faculty take to the stage to share their artistry with the entire community. The ADF Faculty Concert is Friday, July 8 at 8 pm & Saturday, July 9 at 2 pm at Reynolds Industries Theater.

Eiko & Koma discuss their current reconstruction of River, to be performed at the Duke Gardens, July 5-6 at 9:15 pm. The duo, who are celebrating their 40th anniversary, expound on the impact of time and environment on their work.

Artistic Director Emanuel Gat has gained international recognition for his high artistic standards and unprecedented voice within the modern dance genre. His extraordinary troupe of dancers will make their fourth appearance at the ADF with the US premiere of Brilliant Corners. Set to an original score created by Gat himself, this “choreographic playground” investigates the human and mechanical forces that create what is seen onstage.