“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne special guest, Jodee Nimericher, Executive Director of the prestigious American Dance Festival, located at Duke University in North Carolina. In this episode of “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey, join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest, Jodee Nimericher, Executive Director of the American Dance Festival. Listen as Jodee shares her personal dance journey, from starting dance classes at a young age to discovering her passion for arts administration. The conversation explores the importance of dance in inspiring and connecting people, and the role of the American Dance Festival in promoting and supporting the dance community. This episode highlights the impact of live performances and the need for community engagement in the arts, something ADF is proud to be a leader. Jodee highlights the impact that these powerful performances and programs have on the community as well as on all those working on the fesitval, herself included. Summertime is special in North Carolina! Jodee also shares insights into the process for artists to be represented and encourages dancers to take the initiative to reach out. Check out all the upcoming events and programs at the American Dance Festival. You'll want to be a part of this vibrant art scene in North Carolina that this Executive Director continues to curate with passion and purpose! Jodee Nimerichter is an arts administrator and film producer and currently serves as the executive director of the American dance Festival. She began working for American Dance Festival in 1991 as an intern and in 1997 worked on the production of the festival's documentary series Free to Dance which earned an Emmy nomination in Research. In 2003 she became the festival's associate director, managing dance festivals in South Korea and Russia and building dance exchange programs in South Africa, Poland, Argentina, and the Philippines. Nimerichter was appointed as the director of the American Dance Festival in 2012 and became executive director in 2016. 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. The American Dance Festival (ADF) is thrilled to announce its 2024 season with a full summer performance schedule from June 13 to July 28 and additional performances in April, September, and October. With 49 performances by 24 acclaimed dance companies and choreographers from around the globe, featuring 11 world premieres, 12 ADF commissions, and 12 ADF debuts, ADF celebrates the diversity of modern dance and its community. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, April 23rd, with prices ranging from $18 to $70 and can be purchased through ADF’s website or the Duke University Box Office. More detailed information about performances, venues, tickets, and performing companies, including photos, videos, and press reviews, are available at americandancefestival.org. https://americandancefestival.org/ Follow on Instagram @amerdancefest Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance And follow “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review about our podcast! “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

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