CCF Donates Funding to the American Dance Festival for Summer Sessions

Are you ready to enhance your dance skills and immerse yourself in an international community of artists? In partnership with the Carole Cascio Fund, the American Dance Festival is offering scholarships to help local dancers and CCBC Dance Company members attend an ADF Summer Session, a unique opportunity for intensive training, collaboration, and performance. At ADF, dancers of all levels can engage with top professionals in the dance world and participate in a comprehensive program designed to develop technical proficiency, artistic expression, and professional networking.

ADF’s summer program features hands-on training, a variety of classes in different dance forms and styles, and the chance to create and perform new works. You’ll work closely with choreographers, produce original pieces, and have the opportunity to perform on stage, gaining valuable experience. The festival also offers a platform to connect with fellow dancers and professionals from around the globe, fostering long-lasting relationships and opening doors to future opportunities.

Program Overview

The Carole Cascio Fund is dedicated to supporting dancers passionate about attending the American Dance Festival. CCF’s donation to ADF provides financial assistance to those accepted into the ADF Summer Session. The ADF will review applications from dancers that meet the following CCF criteria:

  • Submit a brief history of your dance education.
  • Provide a one-page recommendation from one of your dance instructors.
  • Answer the question: Why do you want to attend the ADF Summer Session, and what do you hope to achieve through this experience? (one page)
  • Participate in a 15-minute Zoom interview with the ADF Scholarship Review Committee.

 

For more details about the ADF or the ADF Summer program, please visit americandancefestival.org or contact:
Nile Russell, Director of Education, American Dance Festival
Box 90772 | Durham, NC 27708-0772 | 919-684-6402
email: nilerussell@americandancefestival.org

For information related to CCF’s collaboration with ADF, please contact Peter Pucci, Executive Director of the Carole Cascio Fund, ppucci@carolecasciofund.org

Previous Recipients Talk About Their Experiences at ADF

Highlights From Previous ADF Participants