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Upcoming Performances
Apr 2 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Solo dancer on stage with a green-striped background.

New York, NY

Ailey II at Citigroup Theater
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Apr 2 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two dancers stand side by side, one resting their head on the shoulder of the other

Los Angeles, CA

Ailey at The Music Center
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Apr 3 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers wearing dark colors. Some have their arms crossed. There are dancers on the ground between the legs of the three standing dancers.

New York, NY

Ailey II at Citigroup Theater
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Apr 3 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A shirtless male dancer in purple pants jumps up in the air

Los Angeles, CA

Ailey at The Music Center
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Apr 4 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Six dancers if various positions on. The stage is dimly lit.

New York, NY

Ailey II at Citigroup Theater
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Apr 4 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A dancer in a light pink tube tob and dark pink shorts jumps in the air

Los Angeles, CA

Ailey at The Music Center
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Apr 5 2PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers wearing dark colors. Some have their arms crossed. There are dancers on the ground between the legs of the three standing dancers.

New York, NY

Ailey II at Citigroup Theater
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Apr 5 2PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A dancer in a pink unitard and pink fabric kicks her leg up in the air

Los Angeles, CA

Ailey at The Music Center
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Apr 5 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers against a dark background.

New York, NY

Ailey II at Citigroup Theater
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Apr 5 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A woman in a hot pink long sleeve shirt looks up with pink fabric billowing behind her.

Los Angeles, CA

Ailey at The Music Center
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Apr 6 2PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A shirtless male dancers leans to the right with red fabric draped over one arm.

Los Angeles, CA

Ailey at The Music Center
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Apr 6 3PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers on stage. There is a row of bright yellow lights behind them, illuminating the stage. Everyone is bent over except for one dancer in the middle of the stage.

New York, NY

Ailey II at Citigroup Theater
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Apr 6 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Six dancers if various positions on. The stage is dimly lit.

New York, NY

Ailey II at Citigroup Theater
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Apr 6 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
a dancer spins around with red fabric billowing around him

Los Angeles, CA

Ailey at The Music Center
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Apr 7 7PM
  • The Ailey School
A student dancer jumping with one arm upward, one leg stretched back, and the other leg bent

New York, NY

BFA Senior Solo Concert
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Apr 8 6PM
  • The Ailey School
A student dancer jumping with one arm upward, one leg stretched back, and the other leg bent

New York, NY

BFA Senior Solo Concert
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Apr 8 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two dancers stand side by side, one resting their head on the shoulder of the other

Berkeley, CA

Ailey at UC Berkeley Zellerbach Hall
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Apr 8 8PM
  • The Ailey School
A student dancer jumping with one arm upward, one leg stretched back, and the other leg bent

New York, NY

BFA Senior Solo Concert
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Apr 9 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A shirtless male dancer in purple pants jumps up in the air

Berkeley, CA

Ailey at UC Berkeley Zellerbach Hall
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Apr 10 7:30PM
  • The Ailey School
2 dancers in white, one laying on the ground lifting the other upward in an arch

New York, NY

BFA Senior Concert
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Apr 10 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A dancer in a light pink tube tob and dark pink shorts jumps in the air

Berkeley, CA

Ailey at UC Berkeley Zellerbach Hall
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Apr 11 7:30PM
  • The Ailey School
2 dancers in white, one laying on the ground lifting the other upward in an arch

New York, NY

BFA Senior Concert
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Apr 11 8PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A dancer in a pink unitard and pink fabric kicks her leg up in the air

Berkeley, CA

Ailey at UC Berkeley Zellerbach Hall
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Apr 12 2PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A woman in a hot pink long sleeve shirt looks up with pink fabric billowing behind her.

Berkeley, CA

Ailey at UC Berkeley Zellerbach Hall
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Apr 12 8PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A shirtless male dancers leans to the right with red fabric draped over one arm.

Berkeley, CA

Ailey at UC Berkeley Zellerbach Hall
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Apr 13 3PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
a dancer spins around with red fabric billowing around him

Berkeley, CA

Ailey at UC Berkeley Zellerbach Hall
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Apr 15 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two dancers stand side by side, one resting their head on the shoulder of the other

Santa Barbara, CA

Ailey at UC Santa Barbara The Granada Theatre
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Apr 16 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A shirtless male dancer in purple pants jumps up in the air

Santa Barbara, CA

Ailey at UC Santa Barbara The Granada Theatre
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Apr 18 8PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A dancer in a light pink tube tob and dark pink shorts jumps in the air

Mesa, AZ

Ailey at Mesa Arts Center
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Apr 19 8PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A dancer in a pink unitard and pink fabric kicks her leg up in the air

Mesa, AZ

Ailey at Mesa Arts Center
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Apr 24 8PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A woman in a hot pink long sleeve shirt looks up with pink fabric billowing behind her.

Boston, MA

Ailey at Boch Center - Wang Theatre
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Apr 25 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers against a dark background.

Kansas City, MO

Ailey II at Folly Theater
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Apr 25 8PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A shirtless male dancers leans to the right with red fabric draped over one arm.

Boston, MA

Ailey at Boch Center - Wang Theatre
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Apr 26 1PM
  • Ailey II
A group of dancers lift another dancer into the air.

Kansas City, MO

Ailey II at Folly Theater
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Apr 26 2PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
a dancer spins around with red fabric billowing around him

Boston, MA

Ailey at Boch Center - Wang Theatre
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Apr 26 6PM
  • Ailey II
Solo dancer on stage with a green-striped background.

Kansas City, MO

Ailey II at Folly Theater
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Apr 26 8PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two dancers stand side by side, one resting their head on the shoulder of the other

Boston, MA

Ailey at Boch Center - Wang Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Apr 27 3PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A shirtless male dancer in purple pants jumps up in the air

Boston, MA

Ailey at Boch Center - Wang Theatre
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May 1 7PM
  • Ailey II
A woman in a light gray unitard kicks one leg and one arm up into the air

Westport, CT

Ailey II at Westport Country Playhouse
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May 4 10:30AM
  • The Ailey School
Toddler-aged dancers on stage in a line wearing red leotards and waving scarves

New York, NY

First Steps & Bounding Boys Presentation
  • The Ailey School
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May 4 12:30PM
  • The Ailey School
Toddler-aged dancers on stage in a line wearing red leotards and waving scarves

New York, NY

First Steps & Bounding Boys Presentation
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May 4 2:30PM
  • The Ailey School
Toddler-aged dancers on stage in a line wearing red leotards and waving scarves

New York, NY

First Steps & Bounding Boys Presentation
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May 4 4:30PM
  • The Ailey School
Toddler-aged dancers on stage in a line wearing red leotards and waving scarves

New York, NY

First Steps & Bounding Boys Presentation
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May 9 7PM
  • The Ailey School
A student dancer in a tan silk costume in motion making the silk slightly blurred

New York, NY

Certificate Graduation Performance
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May 9 8PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A dancer in a light pink tube tob and dark pink shorts jumps in the air

Newark, NJ

Ailey at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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May 10 8PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A dancer in a pink unitard and pink fabric kicks her leg up in the air

Newark, NJ

Ailey at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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May 11 3PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A woman in a hot pink long sleeve shirt looks up with pink fabric billowing behind her.

Newark, NJ

Ailey at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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May 16 7:30PM
  • The Ailey School
A group of young dancers downlit on stage in blue costumes looking to he left and reaching with one arm

Bronx, NY

Junior Division Spring Concert
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May 17 4:30PM
  • The Ailey School
A group of young dancers downlit on stage in blue costumes looking to he left and reaching with one arm

Bronx, NY

Junior Division Spring Concert
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May 18 12:30PM
  • The Ailey School
A group of young dancers downlit on stage in blue costumes looking to he left and reaching with one arm

Bronx, NY

Junior Division Spring Concert
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Upcoming Performances

Training

AILEY’s official school offers training of the highest caliber in a nurturing environment for students ages 3–25.
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Community

Through our school and community outreach programs, we inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creativity and experience the joy of dance.
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Community
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Dance for Students Pre-K through 12 in the NY Metropolitan Area

  • AileyDance Kids
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An Innovative Summer Program for Ages 11–14

  • AileyCamp
AileyDance for Active Aging program at Hamilton Older Adult Center, NYC

Programs for Adults in Community Centers and Residential Facilities

  • AileyDance For Active Aging
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Residencies for School-Age Youth in Your City

  • National Outreach
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Dance Education Through Online Learning

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Classes

Ailey Extension offers drop-in open dance classes taught by world-renowned instructors for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.
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Horton with Amos Machanic at Ailey Extension

Horton

Ballet at Ailey Extension Photo by Whitney Browne

Ballet

Hip Hop at Ailey Extension

Hip Hop

Contemporary at Ailey Extension

Contemporary

West African with Maguette Camara at Ailey Extension Photo by Whitney Browne

West African

Zumba® with Will Negrillo at Ailey Extension Photo by Whitney Browne

Zumba®

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