Ailey Classics Workshop with Judith Jamison

Workshops

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Experience a one-of-a-kind workshop or intensive with a wide range of guest instructors—including both former and current members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, as well as professional choreographers and performers. Ailey Extension workshops are designed to immerse participants in a specialty dance form, highlight special holidays or events, and provide an inclusive environment for instructors to share their unique expertise.

Upcoming Workshops

Judith Jamison

Wednesday, November 20 | 6–7:30pm

Honoring Judith Jamison: Dancing Spirit

Join us as we honor the expansive life and legacy of Judith Jamison through her greatest love, dance. Maguette Camara will lead a drum circle and guide participants through movement as a community. Everyone is welcome to join as they areto dance, drum, or simply hold space.

Brinda Guha

Friday, December 6 | 7–8:30pm

Contemporary Indian Dance Workshop with Brinda Guha

This class attempts to investigate the communicative potential when merging western dance traditions with a classical South Asian foundation. Students will explore Indian classical and contemporary techniques and a dynamic movement exchange which leaves the dancer with a clear understanding of the importance of South Asian aesthetic in the performing arts.

Extension Revelations Around the World

Saturday, December 7 | 3:30–5pm

Revelations Around the World with Lisa Johnson-Willingham 

Join us for the fifth annual Revelations Around the World Workshop as dancers from all over the world come together to learn excerpts of choreography from Alvin Ailey’s signature masterpiece Revelations online for free. 

Sarita Headshot

Saturday, December 14 | 3:30–5pm

Ailey Classics with Sarita Allen

Join world-renowned former Ailey dancer Sarita Allen for her signature Ailey Classics workshop in celebration of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s performances at New York City Center. This year, students are invited to learn excerpts of Alvin Ailey’s iconic ballet Memoria.

L.A.S Dancers

Saturday, December 14 | 3:30–5pm

Dancehall Workshop with L.A.S. Dancers

Dancehall is a vibrant technique that blends Jamaican and Caribbean dance cultures. Participants will learn the basic steps of dancehall with a breakdown of their meaning and history before learning original choreography set to trending reggae music. 

Pretty BIG Movement at Ailey Extension

Saturday, December 14 | 5–7pm

Carnival Soca Workshop with Pretty BIG Movement

Pretty BIG Movement's workshops allow dancers of all genders and all body types to form community and liberate themselves through movement in a no-judgement environment.

Don Bellamy Headshot

Saturday, December 21 | 3:30–5pm

AILEY Masterclass with Don Bellamy

Former Ailey dancer and master ballet instructor Don Bellamy returns to AILEY for special contemporary ballet masterclass where students will sharpen their technical ballet skills and learn original choreography. 

Linda Celeste Sims

Sunday, January 5 | 1:30–3pm

Celebrating Alvin Ailey with Linda Celeste Sims

On what would have been Mr. Ailey’s 94th birthday, dancers are invited to join former Ailey dancer Linda Celeste Sims for a special workshop exploring Alvin Ailey’s genius as a choreographer. Students will learn segments of Mr. Ailey’s most celebrated choreographies while delving into his impact on both the dance world and American history.

Performance Workshops

Ailey Extension Summer Showcase Performance

Saturday, November 23 | 3pm & 7:30pm

Voices & Visions Showcase

This showcase is the culmination of Voices & Visions students' weeks of training and rehearsals learning choreography from prominent Ailey instructors including Ronald K. Alexander, Becky Brown, Ahtoy Juliana, Yuka Kawazu, Noibis Licea, Martell Ruffin, Sierra Sanders, Glenn Allen Sims, and Michael Snipe. 

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