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Ailey Partners
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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

Join

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Every donation to AILEY, a non-profit organization, furthers the pioneering vision of our founder, Alvin Ailey, to deliver dance back to the people.

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