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About

This four-week 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. 

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, November 21 & Sunday, November 22.

Rehearsal Schedules

Rehearsals are twice a week for 4 weeks starting October 22.*

Read below for the full list of techniques and choreographers' schedules. Students are highly encouraged to attend all rehearsals and performances. Please note that tech and dress rehearsals will be on November 16, 18, or 20.

*Janine Beckles's rehearsals start one week earlier on October 16.

Fridays, 7:30–9:30pm & Saturdays, 5:00–7:00pm

10/23, 10/24, 10/30, 10/31, 11/6, 11/7, 11/13, 11/14

Fridays, 7:00–9:00pm & Saturdays, 3:00–5:00pm

10/16, 10/17, 10/23, 10/24, 11/16, 11/7, 11/13, 11/14 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm

10/27, 10/29, 11/3, 11/5, 11/10, 11/12, 11/17, 11/19

Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30pm & Sundays, 12:30–2:30pm 

10/25, 10/28, 11/1, 11/4, 11/8, 11/11, 11/15, 11/18

Thursdays & Fridays, 7:30–9:30pm 

10/22, 10/23, 10/29, 10/30, 11/5, 11/6, 11/12, 11/13 

Tuesdays, 7:30–9:30pm & Fridays, 7:00–9:00pm

10/23, 10/27, 10/30, 11/3, 11/6, 11/10, 11/13*, 11/17

*Friday, November 13 will be from 7:30–9:30pm 

Mondays, 7:00–9:00pm & Wednesdays, 8:00–10:00pm

10/26, 10/28, 11/2, 11/4, 11/9, 11/11, 11/16, 11/18 

Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30pm & Sundays, 1:30–3:30pm

10/25, 10/28, 11/1, 11/4, 11/8, 11/11, 11/15, 11/18

Saturdays, 4:30–6:30pm & Sundays, 3:30–5:30pm

10/24, 10/25, 10/31, 11/1, 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, 11/15

Pricing

Workshop Fee: $300

Each workshop includes 16 total hours of rehearsals, two rehearsals per week, tech/dress rehearsal (November 20), 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 will be held at the Ailey Citigroup Theater on Saturday, November 21 & Sunday, November 22.

Students will have the opportunity to perform for friends, family, and the general public at The Joan Weill Center for Dance.

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Contact Us

Questions about the 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.
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