Flu prompts closure of Duke teen program Jul 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer)
Recessionclobberingregion's arts Jul 19, 2009
Most corporate donations also are down, said Jodee Nimerichter, co-director of the American Dance Festival. The Progress Energy Foundation, based in Raleigh, is an exception. (News & Observer)
Pilobolus' athleticism returns to ADF Jul 11, 2009
DURHAM For Pilobolus's annual visit to the American Dance Festival, the company has programmed some of its earliest and some of its latest work, demonstrating where it came from and where it's headed as it approaches its 40th anniversary. Pilobolus is famed for its jaw-dropping athleticism, goofball humor and mesmerizing transformations. (News & Observer)
American Dance Festival enters fourth week Jul 3, 2009
DURHAM -- Faculty members with the American Dance Festival School will display their performance talents during the ADF Faculty Concert Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Duke University's Reynolds Industries Theater. . (Herald Sun)
ADF debuts at DPAC Jun 19, 2009
When Durham officials set their minds on building a performing arts center downtown, they did so in part to provide a permanent home for the American Dance Festival. . (Herald Sun)
Shen Wei kicks off ADF: From treks, a trilogy Jun 18, 2009
American Dance Festival audiences will see the results when Shen Wei Dance Arts performs, for the first time, his complete trilogy: "Re-(I,II,III)" today at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The 8 p.m. performances through Saturday kick off the ADF's 76th season. (Herald Sun)
ADF to host preseason block party May 13, 2009
DURHAM -- The American Dance Festival will throw a free preseason block party May 31 from 6-8 p.m. at Peabody Place, in the Brightleaf Square district. . (Herald Sun)
ADF expanding outreach to local schools, online video May 5, 2009
DURHAM -- The American Dance Festival will implement some new community-based programs to celebrate its 32nd year in Durham. These programs are designed to reach a broad cross-section of the Durham community. (Herald Sun)
Dancers will visit DPAC this year Mar 27, 2009
DURHAM -- The 76th season of the American Dance Festival will explore the influence that modern dance and ballet have had on one another in a series of performances and other activities on the theme "Where Ballet and Modern Meet." Performances begin June 18 and continue through July 25. . (Herald Sun)
Gerald E. Myers, 85; wrote of dance and philosophy Mar 2, 2009
NEW YORK - Gerald E. Myers, a scholarly specialist on the philosopher William James who expressed his missionary zeal for modern dance through the highly unusual position of philosopher in residence of the American Dance Festival, died Feb. 11 at his home in New London, Conn ... As a dance enthusiast, he organized educational programs for the American Dance Festival, wrote books like "Who's Not Afraid of Martha Graham?" (2008), and, in a pinch, drove the bus for touring dance companies ...... (Boston Globe)
ADF mourns loss of one of its own Feb 14, 2009
DURHAM -- Gerald E. Myers, 85, the first long-term philosopher in residence for the American Dance Festival and a leading authority on William James, died Wednesday in New London, Conn. . (Herald Sun)
