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About

Camp Curriculum

Daily dance technique classes

Horton-based modern, ballet, jazz, and West African or tap

Personal development classes

Goal setting, nutrition, conflict resolution, positive self-image, and career and leadership development

Creative communication classes

Visual arts-based workshops, creative writing, and personal expression projects

Camp Locations

We are thrilled to host AileyCamp residencies at these cities around the country.

AileyCamp Atlanta

Joy Pigg, Camp Director
Michelle Braggs, Administrative Director
aileycamp@pbsatl.org

_{Applications have closed.}

AileyCamp Kansas City

_{Presented by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey}

Paula Lang, Camp Director (Kansas)
Tyrone Aiken, Camp Director (Missouri)

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AileyCamp Kansas City

_{Presented by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey}

Paula Lang, Camp Director (Kansas)
Tyrone Aiken, Camp Director (Missouri)

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AileyCamp Berkeley

Patricia West, Artistic Director
Vincent Chavez, Associate Director

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AileyCamp Miami

Denzel Williams, Camp Director

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Seattle Theatre Group AileyCamp

Deshawn Morton, Camp Manager

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AileyCamp Newark

Ronnie D. Carney, Camp Director
aileycampnewark@ailey.org

_{Applications have closed.}

AileyCamp Baltimore

Diedre Dawkins, Director
aileycampbaltimore@gmail.com

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Children's Aid AileyCamp New York

Darius Damazi Williams, Camp Director

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Five young drummers performing on stage under pink lighting. Each is playing a traditional drum with drumsticks, wearing colorful sleeveless shirts. They are in a row, focused and energetic, with a backdrop that intensifies the vibrant atmosphere.

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Large group of drummers performing on stage with a vibrant orange backdrop. They are positioned in a wide formation, each playing a traditional drum and raising their arms in unison with drumsticks. The performers wear colorful costumes, and the atmosphere is dynamic and energetic. The stage lighting enhances the dramatic effect of their synchronized movements.

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Four young dancers performing on stage. Three dancers are in full splits on the floor, while one dancer is mid-air in a backflip. They are all wearing white shirts and black shorts. The background is dark, emphasizing their movements and the energy of the performance.

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Group of young ballet dancers practicing at a barre in a dance studio. They are all wearing black leotards and are lined up in a row, focused on their form. One girl in the center is looking at the camera with a slight smile. The background shows mirrors and other dancers reflecting the studio's disciplined environment.

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Group of young dancers performing on stage with a white umbrella and blue fabric. They are dressed in white outfits and are engaged in a creative dance routine. One dancer holds a puppet dressed in white, while others interact with the fabric and the umbrella. The backdrop is dark, highlighting the performers and their props.

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Four young dancers performing an energetic routine on stage. They are mid-air with arms and legs outstretched, creating dynamic poses. The dancers wear casual clothes in bright colors, and the background is dark, emphasizing their movements and expressions. The lighting highlights their athleticism and the intensity of the performance.

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Large group of dancers performing on stage in a choreographed routine. They are wearing matching purple and pink costumes and are arranged in intricate formations. Some dancers are standing with arms outstretched, while others form a bridge by bending over and linking arms. The dark background emphasizes the vibrant colors of their outfits and the dynamic movements of their performance.

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A bearded man with a green headwrap is enthusiastically teaching drumming to children. He is seated at a drum, gesturing with his hand, and smiling widely. The children, wearing black Ailey Camp shirts, are also seated at drums, listening and smiling. The background shows a classroom setting with green lockers and a yellow shutter door.

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Group of young dancers in white dresses performing with a large puppet on stage. The puppet, also dressed in white, is held up by the dancers using poles. The puppet's dress has the words Alvin Ailey cast in shadow. The stage is softly lit, creating an ethereal atmosphere that emphasizes the gracefulness of the dancers and the elegance of the puppet.

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Group of children performing a dance on stage, wearing colorful outfits with geometric patterns. One child in the center is dressed in yellow, and they are all mid-movement with arms raised and one leg lifted.

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Group of children in a classroom, wearing red shirts and sitting at tables with worksheets. Two children have their hands raised. Background includes several adults observing.

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Staff

Press

Watch the Miami CBS Local feature on power of the arts at AileyCamp Miami

Watch the News 12 The Bronx feature on AileyCamp's 30th anniversary

Watch NJ Spotlight News feature on how kids are learning dance and life skills at AileyCamp Newark

Sponsors

_{Leadership support for Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs is provided by The Simin & Herb Allison Arts In Education Endowment Fund.}

_{AileyCamp is supported by The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, The William Randolph Hearst Arts In Education Endowment Fund, The Littlejohn Family Foundation, Pincus Family Foundation, Southern Company, Tiger Baron Foundation, and other generous funders.}

_{AileyCamp Atlanta is supported by Georgia Power, The Home Depot Foundation, and The Sartain Lanier Foundation.}

_{AileyCamp Miami is supported by B. Carlin Foundation and The Kirk Foundation.}

_{AileyCamp Newark is supported by The Altschul Foundation and is administered in collaboration with Newark Board of Education and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.}

_{AileyCamp New York is supported by The Altschul Foundation, Keith Haring Foundation, The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation, The Pinkerton Foundation, and The Venable Foundation.}

NYC Cultural Affairs and Council on the Arts logos

_{Additional support for AileyCamp in New York is provided, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. AILEY programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.}

Hero Credit: Photo by Danica Paulos