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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.
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.
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.
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's workshops allow dancers of all genders and all body types to form community and liberate themselves through movement in a no-judgement environment.
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.
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.
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It's easy to start dancing at Ailey Extension. First, create an account online here or through the Ailey Extension app.
We encourage students to register for class in advance—classes and workshops can and do sell out. Simply sign into Mindbody on your app or browser, find your class or workshop, click “Book,” and pay for your class. Please note that class packages are subject to expiration dates upon activation.
Students are also welcome to sign up for class at the Extension Desk at The Joan Weill Center for Dance by paying with card, cash, or contactless payments.
You must be 16 years or older to take Ailey Extension classes and workshops.
If your child is not old enough to take our drop-in classes or workshops, we offer Kids & Teens classes for ages 2–3 and 5–17 every Sunday.
The Ailey Studios, at The Joan Weill Center for Dance, are located at 405 West 55th at 9th Avenue in midtown Manhattan. We are walking distance from the Columbus Circle subway station (accessible via 1, 2, 3, A, C, B, and D lines) and 57th and 7th Ave. subway station (accessible via N, R, and Q lines). Convenient buses include M30, M31, M57, and M11.
Learn more about visiting The Joan Weill Center for Dance here.