An Evening with Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette
June 20-21
Bringing together Jack DeJohnette, legendary drummer and jazz master, with the king of tap, Savion Glover, this performance promises to be “once in a lifetime.”
“I love tap, jazz, [and the fact] that ADF and Duke are co-presenting,” Pamela says. She saw Jack last year but hasn’t seen Savion in a long time, she says. “Can’t wait.”
Alison is also on the Savion Glover train: “Savion Glover is a tap god,” she says.
Sara Juli
June 22-24
As part of the Out-of-the-Box performances this year, Sarah Juli tackles taboos. “Sara will take us on a journey about motherhood that is both humorous and tender,” ADF Director Jodee Nimerichter says. “Somehow after seeing a performance of Sara’s, you begin to question why the subject matter was ever taboo to begin with.”
Helen Tapper, mother of 14-year-old marketing and merchandise volunteer Levi Tapper, also touted Sara Juli: “A good pick for a 14-year-old,” she says, noting how she and Levi enjoyed the comedic aspects of the show.
And this year’s performance at Motorco Music Hall promises to be a special one. “Audiences will have a chance to see an intimate solo performance in a socially fun environment,” Jodee says. “A combination of seeing dance theater, having a drink and some good laughs … adds up to a delightful time in my book!”
5 by 5
June 28-30
Five performances by five electrifying artists including Mark Dendy, Gabrielle Revlock, Rosie Herrera, Brian Brooks and Dafi Altabeb. “Rosie Herrera and Mark Dendy on the same program [is] a bargain!” says Pamela Green, former ADF board member, current patron and business associate. She says to expect both laughter and tears from this performance. Arthur Rogers, current ADF board member, also recommends 5 by 5 for the same two reasons – Mark and Rosie – as well as for the great venue location, Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke University’s Bryan Center.
Company Wang Ramirez
July 22-23
Back by popular demand – last year’s performances sold out – Company Wang Ramirez’s work is described as “genre-defying.”
“I saw the duo piece last year, and it was breathtaking,” says ADF patron Alison Bowes. “The lyricism and athleticism were spectacular, and I can’t wait to see more.”
Also, be sure to check out the Children’s Saturday Matinee performance at 1 p.m. at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Levi’s mom, Helen, says these special kid performances are great. “Start [them] early,” she says. “As early as you can.”
Footprints
July 25-27
Four ADF-commissioned world premieres in one groundbreaking performance series, all by ADF School (a number of summer programs visited by more than 500 dance students and artists each year) students alongside professional dancers. “I love how this program merges the ADF performance season and school together,” Jodee says. “This program provides choreographers with the opportunity to create something they might not otherwise have the chance to do at home. … For ADF students, it pro- vides them with the mini-experience of what it might be like to work with a professional dance company.”
“I love seeing the students perform,” Alison agrees. “The school is such an important part of ADF, and so many don’t know about it.”
And don’t forget your tickets to see on July 30 – get 50% off with the code: CHMAG.
