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Become A Member

AILEY members enjoy behind-the-scenes access and help further Alvin Ailey’s pioneering vision to deliver dance to people of all backgrounds.

Friends of AILEY

Your Friends of AILEY membership funds the creation of new works, provides scholarships for talented young dancers, and impacts generations through our vital arts-in-education opportunities such as AileyCamp. 

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Samantha Figgins, Constance Stamatiou, and Caroline T. Dartey Photo by Dario Calmese

Benefits
Donor $75
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
  • Semi-annual newsletter that includes special AILEY insights 
  • Advance Notice for AILEY’s New York City engagements 
  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • 40% discount on select tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center* 
  • Opportunity to observe Ailey II 
  • Recognition in AILEY’s Donor Listing 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Access to the VIP Lounge during the Company’s New York City Center engagement 
Sustainer $150
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
  • Semi-annual newsletter that includes special AILEY insights 
  • Advance Notice for AILEY’s New York City engagements 
  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • 40% discount on select tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center* 
  • Opportunity to observe Ailey II 
  • Recognition in AILEY’s Donor Listing 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Access to the VIP Lounge during the Company’s New York City Center engagement
Leader $300
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
  • Semi-annual newsletter that includes special AILEY insights 
  • Advance Notice for AILEY’s New York City engagements 
  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • 40% discount on select tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center* 
  • Opportunity to observe Ailey II 
  • Recognition in AILEY’s Donor Listing 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Access to the VIP Lounge during the Company’s New York City Center engagement
Patron $500
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
  • Semi-annual newsletter that includes special AILEY insights 
  • Advance Notice for AILEY’s New York City engagements 
  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • 40% discount on select tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center* 
  • Opportunity to observe Ailey II 
  • Recognition in AILEY’s Donor Listing 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Access to the VIP Lounge during the Company’s New York City Center engagement
Sponsor $800
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
  • Semi-annual newsletter that includes special AILEY insights 
  • Advance Notice for AILEY’s New York City engagements 
  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • 40% discount on select tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center* 
  • Opportunity to observe Ailey II 
  • Recognition in AILEY’s Donor Listing 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
  • Access to the VIP Lounge during the Company’s New York City Center engagement

Young Patrons Circle

Join our dynamic group of supporters ages 21–45 who enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting Alvin Ailey's mission to inspire, educate, and uplift through dance.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Chalvar Monteiro Photo by Dario Calmese

Benefits
Individual $400

($110 non-tax deductible)

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season
  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including a Young Patrons Circle reception
  • Quarterly happy hours and networking events
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Advanced notice of upcoming AILEY events or performances
  • Inclusion in the members listing on AILEY’s website
  • 20% Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

 

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Access to the VIP Lounge during the Company’s New York City Center engagement 
  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II’s New York City and tour performances 
  • Two complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night, with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event 
  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips 
  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events 
Plus One $650

($220 non-tax deductible)

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season 
  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including a Young Patrons Circle reception 
  • Quarterly happy hours and networking events 
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Advanced notice of upcoming AILEY events or performances
  • Inclusion in the members listing on AILEY’s website 
  • 20% Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

 

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Access to the VIP Lounge during the Company’s New York City Center engagement 
  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II’s New York City and tour performances 
  • Two complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night, with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event 
  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips 
  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events 
Platinum $1,250

($330 non-tax deductible)

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season 
  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including a Young Patrons Circle reception 
  • Quarterly happy hours and networking events 
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Advanced notice of upcoming AILEY events or performances
  • Inclusion in the members listing on AILEY’s website 
  • 20% Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

 

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Access to the VIP Lounge during the Company’s New York City Center engagement 
  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II’s New York City and tour performances 
  • Two complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night, with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event 
  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips 
  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events 
Platinum+ $1,500

($330 non-tax deductible)

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season 
  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including a Young Patrons Circle reception 
  • Quarterly happy hours and networking events 
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Advanced notice of upcoming AILEY events or performances
  • Inclusion in the members listing on AILEY’s website 
  • 20% Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class
     

 

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Access to the VIP Lounge during the Company’s New York City Center engagement 
  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II’s New York City and tour performances 
  • Two complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night, with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event 
  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips 
  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events 

Please note: Donor Advised Funds and Matching gifts cannot be applied to the nondeductible value of your membership. 


View a list of current Young Patrons Circle Members 

For more information on joining the Young Patrons Circle, please call 212-405-9600 or email youngpatrons@alvinailey.org

Ailey Partners

Ailey Partners are vital members of our extended family. Your generous support helps create uplifting experiences and new opportunities to share the magic of AILEY with people around the globe.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Constance Stamatiou and James Gilmer Photo by Dario Calmese

Benefits
Partner $1,750

($270 non-tax deductible)

  • Invitation to our annual Ailey Partners Night during the New York City Center season, including two complimentary performance tickets 
  • Access to VIP house seats and personal concierge service provided by AILEY’s in-house ticket manager for all performances 
  • Season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York Engagements 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Invitation to join the Ailey company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips 
  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • Exclusive members-only information and updates 
  • Special recognition in performance programs 

 

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class 
  • Invitation for two to an exclusive event hosted by AILEY’s artistic leadership during the year 
  • Two complimentary tickets for Ailey II’s New York season 
  • Invitation to attend a private rehearsal of students in The Ailey School’s Professional Division 
  • An invitation to an exclusive cocktail reception at New York City Center 
  • Personalized tour of The Joan Weill Center for Dance 
  • Opportunity to designate your gift for a new work for Ailey II with special recognition in Ailey II’s NYC season playbill
  • A season poster autographed by Ailey dancers
Special Partner $2,500

($370 non-tax deductible)

  • Invitation to our annual Ailey Partners Night during the New York City Center season, including two complimentary performance tickets 
  • Access to VIP house seats and personal concierge service provided by AILEY’s in-house ticket manager for all performances 
  • Season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York Engagements 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Invitation to join the Ailey company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips 
  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • Exclusive members-only information and updates 
  • Special recognition in performance programs 

 

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class 
  • Invitation for two to an exclusive event hosted by AILEY’s artistic leadership during the year 
  • Two complimentary tickets for Ailey II’s New York season 
  • Invitation to attend a private rehearsal of students in The Ailey School’s Professional Division 
  • An invitation to an exclusive cocktail reception at New York City Center 
  • Personalized tour of The Joan Weill Center for Dance 
  • Opportunity to designate your gift for a new work for Ailey II with special recognition in Ailey II’s NYC season playbill
  • A season poster autographed by Ailey dancers
Supporting Partner $5,000

($385 non-tax deductible)

  • Invitation to our annual Ailey Partners Night during the New York City Center season, including two complimentary performance tickets 
  • Access to VIP house seats and personal concierge service provided by AILEY’s in-house ticket manager for all performances 
  • Season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York Engagements 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Invitation to join the Ailey company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips 
  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • Exclusive members-only information and updates 
  • Special recognition in performance programs 

 

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class 
  • Invitation for two to an exclusive event hosted by AILEY’s artistic leadership during the year 
  • Two complimentary tickets for Ailey II’s New York season 
  • Invitation to attend a private rehearsal of students in The Ailey School’s Professional Division 
  • An invitation to an exclusive cocktail reception at New York City Center 
  • Personalized tour of The Joan Weill Center for Dance 
  • Opportunity to designate your gift for a new work for Ailey II with special recognition in Ailey II’s NYC season playbill
  • A season poster autographed by Ailey dancers
Sustaining Partner $7,500

($400 non-tax deductible)

  • Invitation to our annual Ailey Partners Night during the New York City Center season, including two complimentary performance tickets 
  • Access to VIP house seats and personal concierge service provided by AILEY’s in-house ticket manager for all performances 
  • Season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York Engagements 
  • Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Invitation to join the Ailey company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips 
  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique 
  • Exclusive members-only information and updates 
  • Special recognition in performance programs 

 

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class 
  • Invitation for two to an exclusive event hosted by AILEY’s artistic leadership during the year 
  • Two complimentary tickets for Ailey II’s New York season 
  • Invitation to attend a private rehearsal of students in The Ailey School’s Professional Division 
  • An invitation to an exclusive cocktail reception at New York City Center 
  • Personalized tour of The Joan Weill Center for Dance 
  • Opportunity to designate your gift for a new work for Ailey II with special recognition in Ailey II’s NYC season playbill
  • A season poster autographed by Ailey dancers

Artistic Director’s Circle

The Artistic Director’s Circle recognizes and honors our generous donors who make significant contributions to support our artistic vision. Annual membership begins at $10,000 and offers unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to AILEY. 

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Members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Photo by Dario Calmese

Benefits
$10,000
  • Special recognition in AILEY performance programs 
  • Invitation to join the Company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips 
  • Access to House Seats and season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York engagements 
  • Invitation for two to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
  • Invitation to a special performance at New York City Center including an exclusive pre-performance dinner with special guests from the Ailey company 
  • Exclusive membership in Artistic Director's Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration 
  • Invitation to join a private working rehearsal of the Company followed by a cocktail reception 
  • Invitation to an intimate reception with Artistic Director, dancers, and other leaders at AILEY 
  • Invitation to a private showing of the New Directions Choreography Lab 
  • The opportunity to designate a gift towards the creation of a new work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II with funding credit listed in the program whenever the work is performed, and an invitation to its premiere 
  • Two VIP seats at a North American Tour performance of your choice, for you or your guests 
$15,000
  • Special recognition in AILEY performance programs 
  • Invitation to join the Company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips 
  • Access to House Seats and season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York engagements 
  • Invitation for two to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Invitation to a special performance at New York City Center including an exclusive pre-performance dinner with special guests from the Ailey company 
  • Exclusive membership in Artistic Director's Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration
  • Invitation to join a private working rehearsal of the Company followed by a cocktail reception 
  • Invitation to an intimate reception with Artistic Director, dancers, and other leaders at AILEY 
  • Invitation to a private showing of the New Directions Choreography Lab 
  • The opportunity to designate a gift towards the creation of a new work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II with funding credit listed in the program whenever the work is performed, and an invitation to its premiere 
  • Two VIP seats at a North American Tour performance of your choice, for you or your guests 
$25,000
  • Special recognition in AILEY performance programs 
  • Invitation to join the Company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips 
  • Access to House Seats and season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York engagements 
  • Invitation for two to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Invitation to a special performance at New York City Center including an exclusive pre-performance dinner with special guests from the Ailey company 
  • Exclusive membership in Artistic Director's Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration 
  • Invitation to join a private working rehearsal of the Company followed by a cocktail reception 
  • Invitation to an intimate reception with Artistic Director, dancers, and other leaders at AILEY 
  • Invitation to a private showing of the New Directions Choreography Lab 
  • The opportunity to designate a gift towards the creation of a new work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II with funding credit listed in the program whenever the work is performed, and an invitation to its premiere 
  • Two VIP seats at a North American Tour performance of your choice, for you or your guests 

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