“an international destination for modern dance.”

–The New York Times

ADF 2011Annual Report

This season made possible by the generous support of the SHS Foundation.

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Dear Friends,

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all who celebrated the ADF’s 78th season with us. This summer we explored the season’s theme, Something New, Something Treasured, through performances, panels, master classes, and post-performance discussions. With numerous ADF commissioned world premieres and reconstructions, this summer brought new focus and energy to the ADF’s dedication to remain at the forefront of modern dance while preserving the modern dance heritage through the continued presentation of timeless masterpieces.

The 2011 Festival celebrated many significant milestones including the 40th anniversaries of Pilobolus and Eiko & Koma, who presented reconstructions of their classic works, Untitled and River, respectively. The season also featured ADF commissions and reconstructions by Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, Martha Clarke, Rosie Herrera, and Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, who revived their masterpiece, D-Man in the Waters, with live accompaniment by the Durham Symphony. Additionally, several international choreographers and companies made their ADF debuts this summer including Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker (2011 Scripps/ADF Award recipient), TAO Dance Theater, Yossi Berg and Oded Graf, and Bulareyaung Pagarlava.

Our educational programs were filled with over 420 students, 54% of which received financial support through the ADF Scholarship Fund. Students traveled from 19 countries and 34 states to participate in our Six Week School, Three Week School for Young Dancers, International Choreographers Residency program, Dance Professionals Workshop, and the Hollins University/American Dance Festival MFA program. With great excitement the students filled the studios for six and a half weeks with energy, creativity, and immense talent.

With all the activities that surrounded the incredible season, there was surely something for everyone. Thank you for supporting our work and for making ADF’s 78th season an unforgettable occasion!

Sincerely,

Charles L. Reinhart Jodee Nimerichter Director Co-Director

THe ADF MiSSioN Encourage and support the creation of new modern dance work by both established and emerging choreographers;

Preserve our modern dance heritage through continued presentation of classic works, as well as through archival efforts;

Build wider national and international audiences for modern dance;

Enhance public understanding and appreciation of the art form and its cultural and historical significance;

Provide a sound scientific/aesthetic base for professional education and training of young dancers and a forum for integrating and disseminating information on dance education.

Annual Report photos by Sara D. Davis/ADF 2011

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CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF CHARLES L. REINHARTThe 2011 ADF season marked the end of an era, as Charles L. Reinhart celebrated his final season as Festival Director after 43 years. Throughout his remarkable ADF career Charles played an instrumental role in the development of the careers of major choreographers while also working to dramatically expand the organization and its sphere of cultural influence.

In honor of Charles’ incredible legacy and leadership of the ADF, the 2011 season opened with a special Gala that featured works by the African American Dance Ensemble, Martha Clarke, Mark Dendy, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Scottish Dance Theater. Mayor Bill Bell presented Charles with a key to the city of Durham and named June 9, 2011 “Charles Reinhart Day.” Other guest speakers included Duke Vice President Tallman Trask, Dr. Charles “Chuck” Davis, and Jodee Nimerichter. The Gala raised over $55,000 for the newly established Charles L. and Stephanie Reinhart Fund, supporting scholarships for aspiring students, commissions of new work, and other special projects.

The season’s $43,000 Matching Gift Challenge–$1,000 for each year Charles served as Director–was a tremendous success, raising nearly $100,000 in additional funding for the Charles L. and Stephanie Reinhart Fund. Hundreds of individuals contributed throughout the season, enabling the ADF to secure the full match with over a week to spare in the challenge campaign. Special thanks to the Fox Family Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan III, Duke University, The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, RBC Wealth Management, DMA Charitable Foundation, and John W. Claghorn III, whose generous pledges made the challenge possible.

Throughout the year, numerous individuals and groups expressed their gratitude and indebtedness to Charles, from ADF students, faculty, and staff performing a surprise flash mob for him at DPAC to his longtime friend, Paul Taylor, creating and premiering a new work, The Uncommitted, in his honor. In recognition of his contributions to the field of modern dance and his extraordinary service to the state of North Carolina, Charles was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Longleaf Pine by Mary Regan on behalf of Governor Bev Perdue. He also received the Award of Merit from the Association of Performing Arts Presenters.

Charles was on the frontier of Durham becoming a great community for the arts.  It is due to his perseverance that the ADF is a world leader in modern dance and also that Durham continues to be a welcoming community for performing artists of all types. –David Beischer, Fox Family Foundation

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SOMETHING NEWThroughout the ADF’s 78 year history, one of its highest priorities has been to provide established and emerging choreographers with the opportunity to create new modern dance works commissioned by the ADF. The 2011 season hosted eight world premieres, six of which were commissioned by the ADF, along with the US premieres of four works and two international companies. Additionally, five international companies and choreographers made their ADF debut during the season, making Durham the place to be to see the newest and most innovative contemporary choreographers and dance works.

ADF Company DebutsScottish Dance Theater* | Scotland

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s Rosas | Belgium

Yossi Berg and Oded Graf | Israel

TAO Dance Theater* | China

Bulareyaung Pagarlava | Taiwan* US Company Debut

2011 SeASoN PerForMANceS

In addition to the evening performances, the ADF also offered three one-hour Children’s Matinees, specifically designed with families and young audiences in mind. These youth-oriented shows were performed by Pilobolus, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and EVIDENCE, A Dance Company.

The ADF’s Audience Memory Program, directed by Cognitive Scientist in Residence Dr. Ruth Day, continued its research during the 2011 season. Through quizzes, workshops, and special events, the program sought to answer the questions, “How do dancers remember all those steps?” and “How do audiences perceive and remember?” The Audience Memory Program is made possible through support from Engaging Dance Audiences (EDA). EDA is administered by Dance/USA and made possible with generous funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

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Animal Lost by Yossi Berg and Oded Graf

Brilliant Corners by Emanuel Gat Dance

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World PremieresThe Uncommitted* by Paul Taylor Dance Company

Korokoro* by Pilobolus

Seraph by Pilobolus

All Is Not Lost by Pilobolus

Etudes for Italy* by Martha Clarke

Limited States* by Shen Wei Dance Arts

Dining Alone* by Rosie Herrera

Landscapes 2011 ADF* by Bulareyaung Pagarlava

* ADF Commissions

During the 2011 season over 26,000 people traveled from 20 countries and 41 states to see

47 performances by 20 of the world’s most acclaimed artists and companies.

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Paul Taylor’s The Uncommitted was commissioned by the ADF with support from the SHS Foundation and the Charles L. and Stephanie Reinhart Fund. Pilobolus’ Korokoro was commissioned by the ADF with support from the SHS Foundation and The Japan Foundation, New York. Martha Clarke’s Etudes for Italy was commissioned by the ADF with support from the SHS Foundation. Shen Wei’s Limited States was commissioned by the ADF with support from the SHS Foundation. Rosie Herrera’s Dining Alone was commissioned by the ADF with support from the SHS Foundation and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Bulareyaung Pagarlava’s Landscapes 2011 ADF was commissioned by the ADF with support from the Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York. TAO Dance Theater’s residency was supported by the Asian Cultural Council and the Asian/Pacific Studies Institute at Duke University.

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SOMETHING TREASURED

ReconstructionsPagliaccio by Martha Clarke

D-Man in the Waters by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company

Untitled by Pilobolus

River by Eiko & Koma

Sweet Fields by Twyla Tharp

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The ADF reconstruction of Martha Clarke’s Pagliaccio was supported by the Charles L. and Stephanie Reinhart Fund. The ADF reconstruction of Bill T. Jones’ D-Man in the Waters was supported by the SHS Foundation and The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. The ADF reconstruction of Eiko & Koma’s River was supported by the Charles L. and Stephanie Reinhart Fund and The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. The ADF reconstruction of Pilobolus’ Untitled was supported by the American Express Charitable Fund. The ADF reconstruction of Twyla Tharp’s Sweet Fields was supported by the SHS Foundation. Eiko & Koma’s residency was funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the ADF.

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SOMETHING TREASUREDA key part of the ADF’s dedication to preserving the modern dance heritage is carried out through its long term commitment to artists throughout their careers. Audiences have the unique opportunity to follow the development of an artist for many years without having to travel outside of the state. Through ADF’s reconstructions and archival efforts, many artists are able to revive masterpieces that might not otherwise be seen on stage again.

2011 Returning Companies Paul Taylor Dance Company 43 years Pilobolus 38 years Eiko & Koma 18 years Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 12 years Twyla Tharp 11 years Martha Clarke 11 years Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company 11 years Shen Wei Dance Arts 11 years Doug Varone and Dancers 6 years EVIDENCE, A Dance Company 6 years Emanuel Gat Dance 4 years Rosie Herrera 3 years

2011 SeASoN PerForMANceS

As part of the 2011 season, both the ADF and local communities were invited to participate in Panel Discussions/Presentations with many of the season’s most anticipated companies and choreographers. These free discussions were held with Paul Taylor, Pilobolus, Eiko & Koma, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, TAO Dance Theater manager Allison Friedman, and acclaimed artist Alex Katz, to whom the season was dedicated.

Following select performances, audience members had the opportunity to participate in Post Performance Discussions with the companies. Patrons were able to ask questions of the choreographers and performers to gain insight into their work, vision, and process.

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Under the direction of newly appointed Co-Deans, James Frazier and Gerri Houlihan, the 2011 ADF school hosted students from around the globe, giving them the opportunity to immerse themselves in a culture of collaboration, exploration, and creativity. The season consisted of several programs for students and professionals, ages 12–adult, enabling participants to personalize their courses of study to their individual educational needs.

SIx WEEk SCHOOL The 6WS program offered over 40 classes a day each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for students ages 16 and older. Classes included modern, ballet, and African techniques, repertory, composition, improvisation, hip hop, archive projects, digital media, yoga, Pilates, voice and gesture, and music, among others. These classes were supplemented by WFSS classes (Wednesdays, Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays) that offered additional ways for 6WS students to expand, deepen, and rejuvenate their movement studies in conjunction with their weekly scheduled classes. Students also had the opportunity to audition for ADF’s Past/Forward program allowing them the opportunity to perform in ADF’s main stage performances.

Really appreciative of this opportunity. I feel like I have a much better sense of the dance community, my body, and what is changing and evolving about modern dance. –6WS Student

SCHOLARSHIPS In 2011, sixteen scholarship auditions took place in twelve states, inviting students to apply for financial tuition assistance awards based on technical ability, creativity, and financial need. Thanks to support from numerous foundations and individuals, 54% of 2011 ADF students received partial or full scholarships. Special scholarships were offered in the names of Fox Family Foundation, The Harkness Foundation for Dance, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Durham Arts Council, Donna Faye Burchfield, Dr. Charles “Chuck” Davis, Martha Hill, Gerald E. Myers, Martha Myers, Charles L. and Stephanie Reinhart, Terry Sanford, Bessie Schönberg, Estelle Sommers, Lou Wall, and Jonathan Wolken.

ADF is a healthy, potent, encouraging, and digestive place for a dancer. I leave feeling equipped, motivated, and hopeful for dance. I am so grateful to have come here. –6WS Student/Scholarship Recipient

ADF SCHOOL FACuLTYAnjali AustinMonica Bill BarnesGlenna BatsonRodger BelmanCheryl BondAlexander BradyJeffery BullockRichard Chen SeeMartha ClarkeShani Collins-AchilleElizabeth CorbettDouglas CorbinLeah Cox

Adam CrawleyJefferson DalbyBrenda DanielsStacie DombrowskiVladimir EspinosaKim FitchJames FrazierMichelle GibsonNatalie GilbertMark HaimJohn HanksNeil HarrisAndy Hasenpflug

Curt HaworthEllen HemphillGerri HoulihanIshmael Houston-JonesJohn JasperseMillicent JohnnieLaShawn JonesTerrence KarnYangkeun KimJoyce LindseyRafael Lopez-BarrantesTara LorenzenYvonne Meier

Amanda MillerYa’ara MosesChristine NowickiRika OkamotoBulareyaung PagarlavaUrsula PayneJillian PeñaLila PiercePamela PietroTrebien PollardSherone PriceSara ProcopioClaudia Howard Queen

Atiba RorieKhalid SaleemDawn StromMichael WallGwen WelliverKen Ray WilemonAbby YagerMing-lung YangJesse Zaritt

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THREE WEEk SCHOOL The 3WS for Young Dancers, directed by Ursula Payne and Pamela Pietro, was designed for students ages 12-16 to offer young dancers a program that focuses on strengthening dance technique and fostering individual creativity in a supportive environment. Students were able to take classes in various techniques including modern, ballet, African, and hip hop, while also attending a number of main stage performances by critically acclaimed dance companies from around the globe.

ADF is completely amazing. I’ve had the best summer of my life. –3WS Student

JANuARY INTENSIvE Each year as the birds migrate south for the winter, the ADF bundles up and heads north for its annual January Intensive in New York City. Now in its 16th year, the program drew 60 students from near, and as far as Jordan and South Korea, for 11 days of classes, performances, panel discussions, and

experiencing the cultural offerings of the city. In addition to taking classes with distinguished faculty, students had the opportunity to see performances by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Philippe Saire and had an informal talk with ADF Dean Emeritus, Martha Myers, and with Robert Battle, the new Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, about living and working as a dancer in NYC.

HOLLINS uNIvERSITY/AMERICAN DANCE FESTIvAL MFA PROGRAM Now in its 7th year and under the new direction of Jeffery N. Bullock, the HU/ADF MFA program is a unique degree program that offers a flexible yet rigorous course of study with several different track options to suit the differing needs of artists and teachers. Through the partnership of these two institutions, students are provided a wide range of creative experiences including stimulating seminars and lectures by renowned artists/scholars and professional networking, among many other exciting opportunities. During the 2011 season, the MFA students presented their thesis projects at various locations throughout the city.

DANCE PROFESSIONALS WORkSHOP Each summer, professionals from across the field are invited to spend a week at the ADF as part of the Dance Professionals Workshop, directed by Gerri Houlihan. The program offers the flexible structure needed to pursue a week of study specifically tailored to their needs as artists and educators. This season, sixteen professionals immersed themselves in the program through classes, performances, panel discussions, and more.

I was delighted in the varied number of technique classes that we took. It was quite useful, from both a dancing and teaching perspective, to participate in different styles of instruction. –DPW Student

INTERNSHIPS During the 2011 season the ADF offered 28 internships in various areas of arts administration and performance production. The internship program is designed to give participants a specialized hands-on experience with arts administration and non-profit organizations. All interns had the opportunity to take dance classes, attend performances, and participate in weekly seminars on relevant issues in the arts including company management, fund raising, marketing, and public relations.

ADF SCHOOL FACuLTYAtiba RorieKhalid SaleemDawn StromMichael WallGwen WelliverKen Ray WilemonAbby YagerMing-lung YangJesse Zaritt

2011 ADF Students310 Six Week School 42 Three Week School16 Dance Professionals Workshop60 January Intensive In New York City33 Hollins University/ American Dance Festival MFA54% of students received Financial Assistance equaling nearly $200,00019 Countries represented ranging from Brazil to Singapore to the Netherlands34 States represented

Highlights from ADF’s 2011 Community Activities:

•The 3rd annual season kick-off Block Party was held at Casbah in downtown Durham with local food trucks Only Burger and Parlez-Vous Crepe, music by the Sound Cartel DJs, door prizes from local businesses, and ADF trivia contest. Local artists Jamie Wolcott, Darius Quarles, Gabe Eng-Goetz, Josh McBride, Elleata Diver, Cameron W. Thompson, and students from Seesaw Studio also donated their time and talent to paint the iconic ADF bus.

•ADF Project Dance is a special, free, year-round program under the direction of Gaspard Louis, designed to expose the Triangle community to dance through classes that focus on creative movement, including elements of composition, improvisation, and African dance and drumming. 140 workshops were held at Marbles Kids Museum, North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Holton Career and Resource Center, Edison Johnson Recreation Center, El Centro Hispano, Southeast Raleigh High School, Durham Center for Senior Life, the Central Park School for Children, Powell Elementary, Durham YES Program, Little River Elementary School, Bethesda Elementary School, Lowes Grove Middle School, and the Emily K. Center.

•Through Experience Dance, the ADF distributed 215 complimentary performance tickets to organizations that work with individuals, families, youth, and seniors in need who otherwise could not attend performances.

•Through the kids Night Out program, 350 youth, aged 6-16, were able to experience the ADF’s full range of season performances free with the purchase of a regular-priced adult ticket.

•Over 200 attendees participated in a free afternoon of culture and creativity at Community Day at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. Activities included an African Dance and Drumming workshop, Scrap Exchange, yoga tag with Bikram Yoga, Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Jef Lambdin/InterACTive Theater, Museum of Life and Science, and Wool. E. Bull.

•kids Parties were held on the DPAC Plaza, where kids of all ages were invited to enjoy music, face painting, hula hooping, snacks, and more following the Children’s Matinee performances.

•Weekly ADF Tours offer individuals, families, and community groups a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and experience the world-renowned ADF faculty and dancers hard at work. 194 people took part in ADF tours this summer, including groups from Duke Expression Camp, East Carolina University Continuing Studies, Durham Arts Council Summer Camp, Capital Education Support, and Turning Point Family Care.

2011 ADF Project Dance was made possible through the generous contributions of the SHS Foundation, The Duke Energy Foundation, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline, The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, and The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation.

VOlUNTEERSThe ADF receives support from a number of talented and dedicated volunteers. In 2011, over 200 members of the Triangle community contributed by leading docent tours of the ADF school, hosting cast parties, and ushering at performances. Volunteers become active participants in the Festival by contributing their time and skills in the ways that they know best.

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The ADF firmly believes in the importance of community engagement and arts education and continues to dedicate its time and resources to giving community members the opportunity to explore their full potential through dance. From the Block Party to FREE year-round creative movement workshops to Community Day, the ADF encouraged audiences and the community to take full advantage of the many benefits of dance.

iNTerNATioNAL reAcHADF HENAN Right on the heels of the 2011 season in North Carolina, the ADF sent six faculty and musicians including ADF Co-Dean Gerri Houlihan, Pam Pietro, Rafael Lopez-Barrantes, Rodger Belman, Andy Hasenpflug, and Claudia Howard Queen to Henan, China for a two-week workshop at the Henan Normal University. 75 students took classes in modern technique, composition, improvisation, voice & gesture, and body practices, while another 25 students and teachers attended as observers. The workshop culminated in an informal showing for students and teachers. The mini-ADF was developed in collaboration with Hou Ying, a dancer, choreographer, teacher and former member of Shen Wei Dance Arts.

INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS RESIDENCY PROGRAM (ICR) Since 1984, the ICR program has illuminated the Festival’s already vibrant and diverse community by bringing 443 international choreographers, dancers, and teachers to the ADF. This year, 11 choreographers and dancers from Taiwan, China, Russia, Brazil, Germany, and Thailand attended the Festival and contributed to the program’s rich history by sharing their unique cultural perspectives with the entire community through choreographic collaborations, informal showings, and master classes. Sunon Wachirawarakarn and Xiao Zhiren’s residencies were supported by the Asian Cultural Council. Caroline Roggatz and Wagner-Lúcio Moreira’s residencies were supported by the Esther and Otto Seligmann and Arnhold Foundations. Yung-Li Chen and Chang Tzu Ling’s residencies were supported by the Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York. Alena Suslova and Anastasia Kovenkina’s residencies were supported by the Trust for Mutual Understanding. Yang Yue, Shi Jing Zin, and Dongnier’s residencies were supported by the Beijing Dance Academy.

INTERNATIONAL SCREENDANCE FESTIvAL This year’s 16th annual International Screendance Festival, directed and curated by Douglas Rosenberg, featured 24 juried films in four categories including Choreography for the Camera, Documentaries, Experimental and Digital Technologies, and Student Work. Adjudicators screened nearly 140 submissions to select the films, which included 6 world premieres, 6 US premieres, and 10 international films. Screenings were held at Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art and White Lecture Hall.

ArcHiveSThis summer, the ADF Archives continued its ongoing documentation of the Festival by videotaping performances, showings, classes, panel discussions, and other special events. In addition, the Archives fielded research requests from scholars nationwide and mounted two exhibits, one in the Durham Performing Arts Center of ADF season posters by Alex Katz, and the other in Reynolds Industries Theater of historical photographs of ADF Director Charles L. Reinhart with notable choreographers.

In June, the Archives received a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation to preserve one of the motion picture films in its collection, a film from 1959 featuring choreographer Helen Tamiris. The Archives continues to participate in a project funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to preserve its vast collection of dance videotape.

In the past year, the Archives made its collections available to a number of visiting researchers. It also contributed materials to a variety of projects, including footage for the Bill T. Jones documentary A Good Man, video and photographs for Eiko & Koma’s Retrospective Project, and images for a catalog of the works of artist Alex Katz published by the Albertina Museum in Vienna.

StaffCharles L. Reinhart ................................................................................. DirectorJodee Nimerichter ........................................................................... Co-DirectorDr. James Frazier ..................................................................................... Co-DeanGerri Houlihan ........................................................................................ Co-DeanMartha Myers ............................................................................... Dean EmeritusRuth S. Day ................................................. Cognitive Scientist in ResidenceCynthia Wyse ................................... Director of Administration & FinanceSarah Tondu ............ Director of Performances & Community RelationsDean Jeffrey .................................... Director of Archives and PreservationNicolle Wasserman ......Director of School Administration & Student AffairsRyan Smith ................................................................ Director of DevelopmentMonica Barco .......................................................... Graphic & Web DesignerKate Kyle ...................................................................... Development AssociateGini Sowards ....................................... Office Manager/Executive AssistantMyra Scibetta ...................... Marketing & Communications CoordinatorCorin Kane ........................... Marketing & Communications CoordinatorGaspard Louis .. Director of Creative Movement Community ProgramLisa Labrado ................................................... National Press RepresentativeAlyssa Harrison ....................... Registrar & Student Services CoordinatorDavid Ferri ......................................................................... Production ManagerSara D. Davis .................................................................................. PhotographerCaroline Williford ........................................................................ Videographer

Honorary chairpersonsMrs. Laura BushSecretary of State Hillary Rodham ClintonMrs. George BushMrs. Nancy ReaganMrs. Rosalynn CarterMrs. Betty Ford (1918-2011)

Board of DirectorsRoger W. Hooker, Chairman from 2007–2011Allen D. Roses, MD, Chairman as of June 2011Charles L. Reinhart, PresidentCurt C. Myers, Secretary/TreasurerF.V. Allison, Jr.Mimi BullNathan Clark (1917-2011)Richard E. Feldman, Esq.Pamela M. GreenRoger W. Hooker, Jr. Donald McKayleMartha MyersJodee Nimerichter Ted Rotante Barbra B. RothschildJudith SaganSebastian Scripps

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AWArDSSCRIPPS/ADF AWARD On June 11th, as part of her company’s inaugural performance at the ADF, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker was presented with the 2011 Samuel H. Scripps/American Dance Festival Award of $50,000 for her lifetime achievements as a choreographer. The Award was presented by her former teacher, Stuart Hodes. De Keersmaeker gave audiences a special surprise that evening, performing on stage with the company in her work Rosas danst Rosas. The Award was established in 1981 to honor choreographers who have dedicated their lives to the creation of our modern dance heritage. (pictured left to right: Charles L. Reinhart, Stuart Hodes, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Richard Feldman, Jodee Nimerichter)

BALASARASWATI/JOY ANN DEWEY BEINECkE ENDOWED CHAIRIn a truly heartwarming ceremony, former ADF Dean Donna Faye Burchfield was honored by students, friends, and colleagues with the 2011 Balasaraswati/Joy Ann Dewey Beinecke Endowed Chair for Distinguished Teaching on July 10th. Dean Emeritus, Martha Myers, presented the award to Burchfield. The Chair, established in 1991, recognizes the dual role of teachers passing on dance history and tradition, and ensuring the future creativity of the art form. (pictured left to right: James Frazier, Gerri Houlihan, Tommy DeFrantz, Richard Feldman, Donna Faye Burchfield, Charles L. Reinhart, Mark Haim, Jodee Nimerichter, Ariane Reinhart and Martha Myers)

SEASON DEDICATION The ADF dedicated its 78th season to widely acclaimed visual artist, Alex Katz, who has been a longtime devoted friend and champion of the ADF. Katz has created nine ADF season posters since 1979, including the 2011 poster. His deep love and appreciation of the arts extended into dance and has been expressed through the numerous portraits of dancers, costumes, and set designs that he has created for many choreographers, including Paul Taylor. (Alex Katz photo by Vivien Bittencourt)

Advisory committeeRobby BarnettBrenda BrodieTrisha BrownMartha ClarkeChuck DavisLaura DeanGarth FaganEiko and KomaAnna HalprinStuart HodesBetty JonesBill T. JonesAlex KatzMeredith MonkCarman MooreMark MorrisOhad NaharinJeannette Schlottmann RooseveltNancy SokalPaul TaylorTwyla TharpMichael TracyDoug Varone

2011 ADF CONTRIBuTORSCHAMPION $100,000+Duke UniversitySHS Foundation

PIONEER $99,999-$50,000Engaging Dance Audiences,

administered by Dance/USA and made possible with generous funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

National Endowment for the ArtsNorth Carolina Arts Council,

an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts

BENEFACTOR $49,999-$25,000

City of Durham

PRODuCER $24,999-$10,000ABC 11 WTVD«American ExpressAndrew W. Mellon FoundationAsian Cultural CouncilThe Esther and Otto Seligmann

and Arnhold FoundationsFox Family FoundationThe Mary Duke Biddle FoundationMr. and Mrs. Sebastian ScrippsThe Shubert FoundationTaipei Cultural Center of TECO

in New YorkTrust for Mutual Understanding

LEADER $9,999-$5,000Adrienne Arsht Center

for the Performing ArtsCarolina Woman«Casbah§

Giorgios Hospitality Group§

Hilton Durham§

The Japan Foundation, New YorkCurt C. MyersJudith SaganSouth Arts, in partnership with the

National Endowment for the Arts and the ADF

SunTrust Foundation

PACESETTER $4,999-$2,500Richard and Deirdre ArnoldDurham Catering Co.§Capezio/Ballet Makers Dance

FoundationPamela and Isaac Green, in honor

of Dr. Charles R. “Chuck” Davis & Donna Faye Burchfield

The Harkness Foundation for DanceRichard and Ford HibbitsHope Valley Bottle Shop§

The Jerome Robbins FoundationMary May Love and Paul GabrielsonNational Film Preservation

FoundationNew England Foundation for the ArtsNorth Carolina State Employees

Combined Campaign (SECC)Our State Magazine«The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

ExEMPLAR $2,499-$1,000Anonymous (2)All About Beer Magazine/

World Beer Festival§

Asian/Pacific Studies Institute at Duke University

Association of Performing Arts Presenters

Keith and Brenda BrodieCarrboro Citizen«Classic Graphics§

Duke Energy FoundationEnterprise Holdings FoundationJohn M. and Carolyn O. FallettaB. Gail Freeman and Susan GidwitzDavid Milo Fryling•Pete and Julie Gaskell,

in honor of Dr. Allen RosesGlaxoSmithKlineGuglhupf§

Harriet T. HerringHouse of Frames/Craven Allen Gallery§

iContact§

Joe Van Gogh§

Drs. Catherine M. Wilfert-Katz and Samuel L. Katz

Dr. and Mrs. S. Kalman Kolansky, through the Julia and Thomas Saltz Philanthropic Fund

Diane and Gene LinforsMartha Myers

Paul and Ann Sagan, through the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Scratch§

Mary West WaterWidmark Family Fund of

Triangle Community Foundation

SuPPORTER $999-$500

604 at West Village featuring Cinelli’s§

2011 ADF Faculty and Musicians, in honor of Charles L. Reinhart

Pete and Lavonia AllisonBetsy Buford and

Donald MathewsRuth S. Day and Kevin B. KellyDuke University Latino/a

Studies in the Global SouthDurham Arts CouncilAlan and Marty FinkelJean Fisher ≈ IBMJulie and Randy ForehandFullsteam§

Meghan’s Pen§

Richard Newell and Bonnie NevelNinth Street Flowers§

Susan and Dale OllerPanera Bread§

Patricia Pertalion•Ted RotanteSix Plates Wine Bar§

Allen and Diane WoldWUNC«

PARTNER $499-$250Baba Ghannouj§

Dan and Susan BarcoGlenna BatsonSarah and Christopher BeanGeorge and Emilie BeglaneBlythe Family Fund of the Raymond

James Charitable Endowment FundJean Brown•Classical Voice of North Carolina§

Janet DaleJim and Jane FinchFrancesca’s Dessert Café§

Judy and Shannon Hallman, through the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Jimmy John’s§

Ann and Hank MajesticLisa J. McQuayMediterra Grill§

John V. OrthPapa John’s Pizza§

Anya Peterson RoyceDora and Jim SandersSatisfaction§

Scientific Properties§

Ann McNally SinkSound Cartel§

Svetky - van der Horst Fund of Triangle Community Foundation

Alice and Clarke ThacherAnne Wall Thomas,

in memory of Lou WallTriangle Arts and Entertainment«Robert Weaver

FRIEND $249-$100Marianne Adams, through the SECCKathryn AndolsekEllen and Phil BaerBill Becker and Joan AlperMary Beth Bishop and Alan FenwickGay Bradley and Gerry RiverosLaney Britten

ADF ENDOWMENT $2,000,000+Doris Duke Charitable FoundationSHS Foundation

$250,000-$499,000National Endowment for the Arts

$100,000-$249,999Paul J. SchupfLuise ScrippsNancy B. Sokal

$25,000-$49,999AnonymousBeinecke FamilyHerbert M. Lehman and Edgar B. Lehman,

in honor of Margot Lehman Gayle Miller

$15,000-$24,999Estelle SommersAnn Wall Thomas, in memory of Lou Wall

We contribute to ADF to support all it brings to the Triangle, from dance performances and an incomparable learning experience for young dancers from all over the world to the extension of

dance beyond the stage through site specific works and free dance programs in schools. –richard and Deirdre Arnold

Broad Street Rolfing Co.Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery§

Bull McCabes Irish Pub§

Dr. Carol BurkJudy Byck and Eric MlynCharles and Evelyne ByrdMargaret O. Calcagni, through the SECCKaren Campbell and Bob GallowayCharles and Valerie CarterAllison Cohan∞Claudette ColumbusCathy Davidson and Ken WissokerSuzann Campbell DeLappAnn and Robert DeMaineRobin L. DennisRobert and Nancy DeutschSarah DeutschEnzo’s Pizza Co.§Curt and Judy EshelmanAlfred and Denise Friedrich ≈ IBM

Oswald GanleyThe Garden Salon§

Stephen T. Gheen, through the SECCLaura and Bob GutmanCharles and Cheryl Hall Sue Harnett,

in memory of Carolyn WatsonErnestine and Merel HarmelRachel HodosBrian E. HoggCharlotte and Andrew HoltonKaren W. Hubbard, through the SECCJimmy John’s§

Sara Juli and Chris AjemianMyra M. KaneJohn and Joy KassonThe King’s Daughters Inn§

Gigi KrapelsBarbara C. Kunz, through the SECCJane and Jerry Kyle

Randy and Cathy LambeAlice and Martin LancasterRenee LevertyJudi LilleyLowes Home Improvement§

William LynchThe Mad Popper§

Magpie Boutique§

Elaine and Lee MarcusAnn and Eugen MerzbacherCharles MillardLarry and Eileen MintzTom Mitchell and Jill OverNCSU Center Stage§

Richard G. PalmerJohn PenningtonPatricia S. PetersonJerry and Murry PerlmutterPatricia Petersen and Douglas Young

≈ GlaxoSmithKline

Reliable Cheese Co.§David Rogers•Sage & Swift§

Lori Setton and Farshid GuilakDana SmithSmitten Boutique§

Caitlin SpencerPamela L. Taylor, through the SECCTGI Fridays§

Gale TougerDebara Tucci and

Kevan VanLandinghamRobert W. UpchurchCharlotte WaltonLaura Weisberg and David WongDiane Zimmerman and Ted Outwater

GIFTS uNDER $100The ADF is equally thankful for the numerous gifts under $100.

CHARLES L. AND STEPHANIE REINHART FuNDBENEFACTOR

$49,999-$25,000Zinfandel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Jay and Toshiko Tompkins

PRODuCER $24,999-$10,000Fox Family Foundation,

Challenge Sponsor Thomas S. Kenan, III,

Challenge SponsorCharles Weinraub and Emily Kass^

LEADER $9,999-$5,000Jody and John Arnhold^Bernstein-Lipsett Family Fund of

Fidelity Charitable Gift FundDuke University, Challenge SponsorIBMThe Mary Duke Biddle Foundation,

Challenge Sponsor Judith Sagan^

PACESETTER $4,999-$2,500John W. Claghorn, III,

Challenge SponsorDurham Merchants Association

Charitable Foundation, Challenge Sponsor

Piedmont Investment Advisors

RBC Wealth Management, Challenge Sponsor

Barbra and Andy Rothschild^Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Scripps^

ExEMPLAR $2,499-$1,000Anonymous Applebee’sRichard and Deirdre ArnoldBetsy Buford and Donald MathewsSharon M. Connelly,

in memory of Gerald E. MyersBruce and Rebecca ElvinPamela and Isaac GreenRichard and Ford Hibbits^Alex and Ada KatzDrs. Catherine M. Wilfert-Katz and

Samuel L. KatzDr. and Mrs. S. Kalman Kolansky,

through the Julia and Thomas Saltz Philanthropic Fund

Vicky Patton and Robert Lee ChapmanFrancine and Benson Pilloff^Molly Susan ReinhartAlex Sagan and Julie B. Altman,

in honor of Judith Sagan^Paul and Ann Sagan, through the

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund^Nancy B. SokalEve and Sherwood Smith^Marty Brennan Spry^

Triangle Community FoundationKamala Uzzell and James MasonAndy and Ginny WidmarkRuth Glesby WagnerWilkie and Linda WilsonDouglas and Jacqueline Zinn

≈ GlaxoSmithKline

SuPPORTER $999-$5003 CupsMarcia Angle and Mark Trustin Fund of

the Triangle Community FoundationBeskind-Robineau Family Fund

of FidelityCharitable Gift FundKimberly BlackwellJulia Borbely-BrownRichard and Cynthia BrodheadMimi BullCindy and Thomas Cook

≈ GlaxoSmithKline^Ruth S. Day and Kevin B. Kelly^Suzann Campbell DeLappMarna DoucetteJim and Jane Finch^Joseph Fedrowitz and Mitchell R. VannJulie and Randy ForehandThe Leonard M. Friedman MD

Family Fund^Gary and Pela Gereffi^Amy Ginsburg and Andrew Maynard^

Jane and Jerry KylePaul and Susan LancasterPaula S. Lawrence ≈ The Starr FoundationMargot C. Lehman^Diane and Gene LinforsDana and Eileen Miskell^Jacqueline and Richard MorganJodee Nimerichter and Gaspard LouisJosh Parker and Sarah HarrisDavid and Ingrid PisetskyProgress EnergyJ Ruddy and VF KeenMrs. James SemansMiller and Judi SigmonSunTrust FoundationLinda Tarnay^Theatre Development FundAllen and Claire WilcoxLaurie and Matt Williamson

PARTNER $499-$250Anonymous (3) The Ballet School of Chapel HillTucker and Katy BartlettGlenna BatsonCraig BeckwithKen and Delores BluestoneAudrey BoykinBrenda and Keith BrodieBull City DogsNicola Bullock^

CONTRIBuTOR kEY∞ ADF Alumni Scholarship Fund ^ Challenge Contributor § In-kind Community Partners

≈ Matching Gift Contribution « Media Sponsor • Movers’ Circle (monthly contributor)

The quality and variety of the presentations are consistently outstanding. We count ourselves very fortunate to have the mission of the ADF available to us and to be able to take advantage

of its offerings. We expect to do so for many years to come. –Charles Weinraub and Emily Kass

ADF Financial Summary

Donna Faye Burchfield and Hutch TraverNicole CalakosTerry and Chris CampbellCARE Plastic Surgery,

Dr. and Mrs. Brian S. CoanSarah Cottingham and Matthew Kopac^Willie Covington and Sharon TaylorLaney and Deborah DaleThe Dryden Family^Marty and Alan FinkelNancy FrankMichael, Christine, and Tanya HaglundJudy and Shannon HallmanErnestine and Merel Harmel^Joseph and Carlisle HarvardSusan and Michael HunterM.L. JamesNoel JamesJoy Javits and Ken SimonKate Kadoun and David MoodeyJohn KaneRichard and Mary Lanier^Bruce B. Lawrence and Miriam CookeJoseph P. LoganKellie Melinda^Newland and Jo OldhamRadonna PattersonDrs. Sheldon and Doren PinnellEllen and Ken ReckhowGretchen and Stan RomanowskiSusan Ross and Tom HadzorGeorge and Norrish Rozgonyi^Ralph and Andrea SamuelsonDr. Alan Schueler and

Jeannette MellingerRuby ShangDr. Maddie Sharma and Raj SabharwalRichard and Susan Slesinger UlevitchLarry and Gale SmithNancy Trovillion and Jamie WallaceDebara Tucci and

Kevan VanLandingham ≈ GlaxoSmithKline^

Art Waber and Alyson Colwell-WaberTyler and Julie WaltersChuck and Jean WilsonCynthia Wyse^

FRIEND $249-$100Anonymous (2) Marianne Adams^Carol AmesKathryn AndolsekRachel Ash^Dan and Susan Barco^Sarah Elizabeth Bates^Elaine Bayless^Sarah and Christopher BeanAmanda Beaty^Bill Becker and Joan AlperJane and Albert Bender^Robert and Christine Berndt^Bikram Yoga Durham^Mary Beth Bishop and Alan Fenwick^Dawn S. BookerJennifer DeVere BrodyJoyce BumannLinda A. CarlisleCharles Carver^Lewis A. Cheek^Daphne L. Chesson^Jeffrey Collins and Rose Mills^C.C. Conner^Linda Y. Cooper^Dance Spotlight, Babette C. Fisch

and Jeanne SuggsCathy Davidson and Ken Wissoker^Robin L. DennisJo Anne and Shelley Earp^Marshall and Cora Jean Edgell^Brett Egan^Muki W. Fairchild and Charles R. Keith^Jean FisherAlfred and Denise Friedrich≈ IBM^Holly and Ron Funston

Nancy Gabriel and Work Light Productions

Eric N. Gay^John and Lucy GrantLaura and Bob Gutman, in honor of

Linda and Wilkie Wilson^Jill GuytonTJ and Kay Guyton^Charles and Cheryl Hall^Joan and Roger Hooker^Gerri HoulihanKevin and Kista Hurley^Leoneda IngeShirley JacksonBen Johnson^Lori N. JonesSara Juli and Chris AjemianMs. Donna S. KidderMoyra Kileff^Judy Kinberg^Joyce Watkins King and Gary KingSharon Kinney and John T. Hardin^Annette Kirshner^Helen P. Koo and Richard E. Bilsborrow^Dr. Kevin LaBar^Shelli LiebermanDavid Lindquist and Paul Hrusovsky^Thea Little^Sharon Gersten LuckmanPatricia E. Manning ≈ IBMThe Martelons^Jim and Beth Maxwell^Ann and Eugen Merzbacher^Dan and Martha MilamGayle Miller and Marty ReingoldJung Hee Min^Hardin and Linda Minor^Gustavo and Joan MontanaMorris-Benedict Family^Erdem M. NarterDr. Frank Neelon^D A O’Brien and E M Eddy^Barry and Lois Ostrow^

Arzu and Haluk Ozoguz^Richard G. Palmer^Richard and Janice PalmerIlka M. PeckJohn and Lita Perkins^Patricia Pertalion^PilobolusRaymond Winslow Poor^Mary ReganAriane M. Reinhart and Vladimir Kharaz^Bing Roenigk^Dr. and Mrs. Irwin RonsonAnya Peterson Royce^Dora and Jim Sanders^Rena Shagan Associates, Inc.Linda Shelton and Thomas Van Winkle^Jim and Mary Siedow^Ryan Patrick Smith and Kristine Schmit^Mindy and Guy SolieMichael and Joan SperoBill SpiegelArthur M. SquiresTed H. Steeg^Alan B. Teasley^Anne Wall Thomas^Mac and Janice Travis^Robert W. Upchurch^Patricia Vincent^Katharine WaltonLiz WaltonAllen and Diane Wold^Mike and Sarah Woodard^Joan J. and Jena C. WoodburyJude Woodcock^Xiaorong Yin

GIFTS uNDER $100The ADF is equally thankful for the numerous gifts under $100.

collected beginning October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011

We love contemporary dance! Discovering ADF is one of the wonderful benefits we have enjoyed since moving to chapel Hill. We have had the opportunity to see new modern dance pieces,

attend performances by international and national dance companies, and to tour the ADF School. our support is our way of saying, ‘thank you ADF!’ –Francine and Benson Pilloff

front cover photo: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company ◆ back cover: TAO Dance Theater 2011 Contributors page: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago ◆ page to left: Paul Taylor Dance Company ◆ this page: Shen Wei Dance Arts

oPerATiNG FUNDEarned Income & Public Support

Performance Income (12%)

Education Income (33%)

Public Support (52%)

Other Income (3%)

eXPeNSeS Performances (41%)

Education (32%)

Service Projects (14%)

Management/General (7%)

Fundraising (6%)

The information contained in the above graphs reflects numbers from audited financial statements from ADF’s 2010 fiscal year (October 2009– September 2010). For more in depth financial information about ADF and a copy of our FY2010 audit, please contact the State Solicitation Branch at 1-888-830-4989. ADF’s FY2011 financial statements and audit will be available in January 2012.

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