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World Dance Performance Workshops

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About

Registration for this workshop is not currently open. Check back later for registration for the Summer 2027 World Dance Celebration Performance Workshop.


World Dance Celebration at Ailey Extension brings diverse communities together to share their rich cultural heritages from around the world. 

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.

Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsals are once a week for eight weeks starting April 23. 

Read below for a list of choreographers, techniques, and rehearsal schedules. Registration will be posted under each choreographer. Students are highly encouraged to attend all rehearsals and performances.

Registration will close after the second rehearsal for each choreographer.

Sundays, 3:00-5:00pm 

4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 

NOIBIS' WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

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Sundays, 3:00-5:00pm 

4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

ANGEL'S WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Learn More About Angel

Saturdays, 2:00-4:00pm 

4/25*, 5/2*, 5/9*, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 

*4/25–5/9 will be from 4:30-6:30pm

JUDITH'S WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Learn More About Judith

Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm 

4/28*, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/28, 5/30**, 6/4, 6/11

*Tuesday, 4/28 will be from 7:30-9:30pm 

**Saturday, 5/30 will be from 12:00-2:00pm 

BRINDA'S WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Learn More About Brinda

Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm 

5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/11*, 6/17

*Thursday, 6/11 will be from 7:30–9:30pm

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Learn More About Mychal

Saturdays, 1:00-3:00pm

4/25*, 5/2*, 5/9*, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 

*4/25–5/9 will be from 5:00-7:00pm

L.A.S. DANCERS' WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

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Sundays, 2:00-4:00pm

4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 

MARCEA'S WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Learn More About Marcea

Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30pm

4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/21*, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17 

*Thursday, 5/21 will be from 7:30–9:30pm

SARINA'S WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT

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Tuesdays 7:00–9:00pm

4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19*, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 

*Tuesday, 5/19 will be from 7:30-9:30pm 

KATHERINE'S WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Learn More About Katherine

Sundays, 2:00–4:00pm

4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/4*, 6/7, 6/14 

*6/4 will be from 7:00-9:00pm

QUÊNIA'S WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Learn More About Quênia

Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30pm 

4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/18*, 5/27**, 6/3**, 6/10**, 6/17**

*Monday, 5/18 will be from 7:30–9:30pm. 

**5/27–6/17 will be from 7:00–9:00pm.

MAGUETTE'S WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Learn More About Maguette

Pricing

Workshop Fee: $275

Each workshop includes 16 total hours of rehearsals, one rehearsal per week, tech and a dress rehearsal (Wednesday, June 17 or Thursday, June 18), 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, June 20 & Sunday, June 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.

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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.
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