On November 17, The Ailey Extension will fuse two of the fastest-growing dance and fitness trends together in the hottest master class to hit New York City - Bollywood Meets Masala Bhangra.
The Ailey Extension partners with Monsters of HipHop in an exclusive 2-day workshop featuring Hip-Hop choreographers Lisette Bustamante and Chonique Sneed at The Ailey Studios on Saturday & Sunday, October 2nd & 3rd.
Sold out performances in Germany, Austria, and France, launched Ailey II’s first ever global tour that will visit a total of 49 cities throughout Europe and North America. Now at the peak of its popularity, the Company has reached a new level of prominence as young American cultural ambassadors, using the beauty and humanity of the African-American experience and the American Modern dance tradition to inspire and unite people of all backgrounds.
Honoring the 1960 premiere of Revelations, Alvin Ailey’s signature masterwork, all tickets will be specially-priced at just $19.60 for Target 1960 Night on Thursday, December 2nd. Generously sponsored by Target, tickets for this Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance will ONLY be sold at the New York City Center box office on Saturday, September 25th.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will begin a celebration of 50 years of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, an American classic called a must‐see for all people, with special performances, singular events and guest appearances at New York City Center from December 1, 2010 – January 2, 2010.
The First Lady’s September 7th White House Event Celebrates Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director, Judith Jamison.
First Lady Michelle Obama has announced the Administration’s first event celebrating dance‐The White House Dance Series: A Tribute to Judith Jamison – on Tuesday, September 7th.
Today, the Ailey organization announced that Tracy Inman and Melanie Person have been named Co-Directors of The Ailey School. Since the passing of Denise Jefferson, the beloved long-time Director of The Ailey School, Inman and Person have served as Acting Co-Directors.
The Ailey Extension is pleased to announce a unique experience for 2-year-olds and teens ages 12-17 just in time for Back to School. September 12 – November 21, 2010, The Ailey Extension will present Teen Dance Series and Tiny Steps, two exciting and enriching dance experiences for students of all ages and levels.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” will inspire, enlighten and entertain audiences throughout the United Kingdom this September and October during a tour to 8 cities, organized by the Dance Consortium.