Jodee Nimerichter, Inside the American Dance Festival: 30 Years of Innovation and Impact

Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Jodee Nimerichter, Executive Director of American Dance FestivalIn this episode of “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey, join host Joanne Carey as she chats with returning Special Guest, Jodee Nimerichter, Executive Director of American Dance Festival. Together they explore the festival's upcoming programming. They explore the impact Amercian Dance Festival has had on the Modern Dance Community along with funding, diversity, future in dance and. Discover insights into process dance, supporting artists, and the evolving landscape of modern dance.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's Previous Dance Talk Episode from April 2024https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PF3Ga2y55ZE7YpbMjPBiF?si=5d9cdec49dc74b37Jodee 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 2026 season with a full summer performance schedule from May 27-July 25. ADF celebrates the diversity of modern dance and its community.For Tickets go to ⁠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 @amerdancefestFollow Joanne Carey on Instagram @dancetalkwithjoannecareyAnd 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."