David Beischer of the Fox Family Foundation, along with our very own Jodee Nimerichter talk to us about the $43,000 Challenge. To mark Charles Reinhart’s 43 years as ADF Director, ADF lovers are challenged to help raise $43,000 dollars for the the Charles L./Stephanie Reinhart Fund, which supports scholarships for students, commissions of new work, and other special projects. If this amount can be raised by the dance-loving community, a special group of ADF supporters will match the funds dollar for dollar, totaling $86,000! The challenge is made possible by the Fox Family Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan, III, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Duke University, RBC Wealth Management, DMA Charitable Foundation, and John W. Claghorn, III. Make your contribution to the ADF now by clicking here!

Dancers are trendsetters. And the best way to show off your wonderful fashion sense is to stop by the ADF Merchandise store located in the Epworth dormitory’s main hallway. What better way to compliment your authentic ADF t-shirt than with an ADF water bottle, flashlight/keychain, pants and tube-socks!! And if being fashionable wasn’t enough to get you running to the Merchandise store, all proceeds from each purchase goes towards the ADF scholarship fund. It’s a win-win situation! ADF merchandise will also be on sale at all ADF performances at the Durham Performing Arts Center and at the Reynolds Industries Theater.

We’re baaaaack! ADF’s online video blog, May We Have this CyberDance?, has returned for its 3rd annual installment of brand new daily posts. We will highlight the diverse experiences that occur during the Festival every summer. Get in depth interviews from leading dance-artists of today, an inside perspective of the inner workings of the ADF school, and a behind the scenes glimpse of your favorite and celebrated American Dance Festival! Excited yet? We are! Bookmark the ADF Video Blog and share your summer of love and movement with your friends and family!