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2026 Performance Season
Be moved by a season that celebrates the breadth of modern dance and the extraordinary artists
who are pushing boundaries bringing audiences together to experience art in community with others.
May 27–July 25
Tickets on sale May 5
Audition to Perform with Jesse Factor
Seeking dancers (ages 16+) with physical presence, bold theatricality, and a sense of fun to perform in
The Marthaodyssey
by Jesse Factor as part of the 2026 ADF performance season!
Auditions will be held May 8 from 6–9 pm at ADF’s Samuel H. Scripps Dance Studios.
Summer Dance Camps
Spend the summer dancing with professional artists!
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Apply Now for 2026 Summer Intensives!
Make this summer a defining moment in your dance career!
SDI: June 17–July 11 •
PDI: July 12–25
SDI Professional Retreat: June 21– 27 • Dance Educators Retreat: June 28–July 3
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Youth & Adult Dance Classes
You can discover the joy of movement at any age in our Winter/Spring dance classes, led by remarkable faculty!
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Since 1934, the American Dance Festival has been a recognized leader in modern dance presenting dance performances, and offering educational opportunities and community programs, while maintaining an international reach.
2025 Annual Report
The story of the 2025 season was one of artistry, collaboration, and unforgettable moments made possible by you.
Learn more about our 2025 season!
Performances
Bringing the Triangle the best of the modern dance world each year.
Year-Round Classes
Offering youth and adult classes at
ADF’s Scripps Dance Studios in Durham.
Dance Intensives
Providing training in the summer for dance artists via the ADF School.
Upcoming Events
08
May
Open Audition for Jesse Factor
Open Audition for Jesse Factor
Date
May 8, 2026
Time
6:00 pm
Venue
ADF’s Scripps Dance Studios
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22
May
Showings at ADF’s Scripps Dance Studios: Kathy Westwater
Showings at ADF's Scripps Dance Studios: Kathy Westwater
Date
May 22, 2026
Time
5:00 pm
Venue
ADF’s Scripps Dance Studios
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27
May
Wally Cardona & Molly Lieber
Wally Cardona & Molly Lieber
Date
May 27, 2026
Time
7:00 pm
Venue
ADF’s Scripps Dance Studios
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28
May
Wally Cardona & Molly Lieber
Wally Cardona & Molly Lieber
Date
May 28, 2026
Time
7:00 pm
Venue
ADF’s Scripps Dance Studios
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Classes at ADF’s Scripps Dance Studios
ADF’s Scripps Dance Studios offers dance classes for all ages and for all levels. Join us for a class taught by our expert faculty and learn something new!
Youth Classes & Camps
Adult Classes
Community Programs
Through outreach programs like ADF Project Dance,
the Parkinson’s Movement Initiative
, and Experience Dance, ADF works to
enhance appreciation of modern dance and show how it can benefit everyday life.
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