SDI—Welcome

Arrival/Check-in Day: Thursday, June 8

Students check-in 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on Thursday, June 8. Students should plan to arrive to ADF to check-in at Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall, located at 1368 Campus Dr., Durham, NC on Duke University’s East Campus, where the ADF summer administrative offices are located.

At check-in, students receive their check-in packet, finalized intensive schedules, ADF/Duke ID card, a prepaid ADF T-Shirt (paid by May 10), dorm housing information and key if living on-campus, parking pass, and will resolve any outstanding student form or billing matters. All students must check-in before attending opening weekend events or classes.

Early Arrivals: Advanced check-in and early move in dates for dorm residents cannot be accommodated. Please make separate arrangements if you plan to arrive in Durham before June 8. Exceptions include work-study students, stagecraft apprentices, and international students.

Late Arrivals: ADF strongly encourages students to arrive during the designated check-in time, but understands that extenuating circumstances may arise. Students unable to arrive by 2:00 PM on June 8 must notify the ADF School as soon as possible so arrangements for their check-in can be made. Late arrivals will be permitted on a case-by-case basis. Fees will not be prorated for students who arrive late to the festival.

Departure: Sunday, July 9

All final intensive performances will occur on Saturday, July 8. All students should plan to depart the festival on Sunday, July 9 at the time that works best for them. Dorm residents must be checked out by 11:00 AM on Sunday, July 9th. Check out procedures will be included in each dorm resident’s check-in packet. Select work-study students are expected to stay longer and have been provided their departure date individually.

Transportation: With the exception of international students, SDI students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Duke University from the airport, bus, or train station. 

Travel Options:

Interactive Map of Duke University’s campus and important ADF locations including studios and performance spaces.

• Car: The ADF summer office is located in the Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall on Duke University’s East Campus: 1368 Campus Dr, Durham, NC 27708 Driving directions
• Air: The closest airport is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), approximately 18 miles from Duke University.
• Bus: Greyhound and Megabus buses arrive and depart from the downtown Durham station at 515 W Pettigrew St.
• Train: The Amtrak station is located in downtown Durham at 601 W Main St.
• Car Service: Lyft and Uber provide easy transportation to and from the airport and around Durham.
• Shuttle Service: Charlene Safe Ride (Brier Creek Taxi & Car Service) is a trusted and economical company that provides a shuttle service to/from the airport and around Durham.

East Campus
East Union Marketplace
Trinity Café on East Campus

West Campus
Broadhead Center

Central Campus
Café 300 (limited hours)

Allergies:
Duke Dining identifies foods containing the eight major food allergens (wheat, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts,​ peanuts, and soy, plus sesame) as well gluten containing foods in all of our dining locations. “Ask Me” allergen program is setup to there is always a member of the restaurant staff available to assist guests with allergen related menu questions. Peanut oil is not used in any dining facility.

Interactive Map of Duke University’s campus and important ADF locations including studios and performance spaces.

Parking Pass

For participants who plan to bring a car to ADF, parking passes are required. They can be purchased at check-in day and will be valid June 8 – July 8, 2023. A parking pass for Duke University campus buildings which are used as studios and performance venues is $17.75, and a parking pass for participants staying in a dorm is $36.50.  ADF is not responsible for parking tickets or towing fees. You will be provided with detailed parking information upon arrival and participants should read all parking signs very carefully! Off-campus studios do not require parking passes.

Durham summers are hot! Click the links below to inform yourself about potentially harmful consequences of exercising in the heat. Take note of the symptoms, prevention methods, and steps of action.

Heat Exhaustion

Heat Stroke

Best forms of prevention:

• Drink lots of fluids (water, electrolytes, etc.)
• Stay nourished
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing
• Take notice of the hottest parts of the day and your own body temperature

 Best steps of action:

• If possible, move person into a cooler environment (i.e. into the shade)
• Attempt to decrease body temperature by pouring or spraying cool liquids
• Drink water or cool liquids, especially sports drinks that contain electrolytes

If necessary, call 911 for the Durham Police or (919) 684-2444 for the Duke Police. Notify the school staff by calling Gilbert-Addoms at (919) 684-6402 or send someone to Gilbert-Addoms for help after 911 has been called.

All-Gender Bathrooms in ADF-Relevant Spaces

ADF believes in inclusion and fairness, which includes the right for each individual to access public facilities according to their gender as opposed to their biological sex. All-gender bathrooms exist in some, but not all classrooms and performance spaces. Wherever male/female facilities are the only options available, ADF honors the right for students, faculty, and staff to choose the facility that makes them most comfortable. We acknowledge that this is an imperfect situation and hope that the campuses that ADF occupies will prioritize updating their facilities to be fully inclusive.

Schedules

ADF Sched App
The Sched App is your go-to place for drop-in classes, performances, events, festival communication, and more! Download the app to your smart phone/tablet or sign up through your laptop at sched.com. Starting June 8, search for event: ADF Summer Dance Intensive. ADF staff will provide app registration guidance at check-in, and orientation will include an app walk through.

SDI Student Nights @ Season Performances (PDF)
Schedule Overview (PDF)

Additional Resources

2023 SDI Handbook (PDF)
COVID Policies  — updated 4/13/23
Effective May 11, when the federal Public Health Emergency ends, students, faculty, and staff are no longer required to receive the primary or booster vaccinations