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Spring Performance Workshop

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About

This eight-week student performance workshop is designed for all levels of dancers to gain invaluable performance training, improve their quality of movement, and discover the extraordinary performer inside of them.

Dancers will receive individual attention in rehearsals and push the boundaries of their creative voice with original choreography from prominent Ailey instructors, culminating in performances at the Ailey Citigroup Theater on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21.

Rehearsal Schedules

Rehearsals are once a week for eight weeks, starting the week of January 19.

Click below to view the list of choreographers, techniques, and rehearsal schedules. Registration is posted under each choreographer. Students are highly encouraged to attend all rehearsals and performances.

Fridays, 7:30–9:30pm

1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12

Learn More About Ronald

Mondays, 7:00–9:00pm

1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15

Learn More About Marie

Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30pm

1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17

Learn More About Jeffrey

Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30pm

1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17

Learn More About Yancy

Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm

1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15

Learn More About Matthew

Tuesdays, 7:30–9:30pm

1/19, 1/29*, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9

_{*Friday, 1/29 will be from 7:00-9:00pm}

Learn More About Holly

Tuesdays, 7:30–9:30pm

1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9

Learn More About Lisa

Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm

1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11

Learn More About Yuka

Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm

1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11

Learn More About Olivier

Mondays, 7:00–9:00pm

1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15

Learn More About Amy

Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30pm

1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17

Learn More About Courtney

Sundays, 3:30–5:30pm

1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14

Sign Up

Learn More About Aaron

Pricing

Workshop Fee: $300

Each workshop includes 16 total hours of rehearsals, one rehearsal per week, tech and dress rehearsals (Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19), and performances at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Students are encouraged to attend all rehearsals.

_{Additional costs such as costumes are not included in the workshop fee.}

Performances

Performances are on Saturday, March 20 & Sunday, March 21 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.

Students will have two opportunities to perform for friends, family, and the general public at The Joan Weill Center for Dance. Please note that tickets are limited and will go on sale in February.

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Contact Us

Questions about the performance workshop? Contact us at aileyextension@ailey.org or 212-405-9500 and we’ll be here to help. Ailey Extension is open Monday–Friday from 5–8:30pm and Saturday & Sunday from 9am–4pm.