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National Outreach

Bring AILEY to You

Through national outreach, AILEY strives to further the pioneering vision of Alvin Ailey by building an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, education, and community programs for all.  

AILEY’s outreach offerings include dedicated classes, workshops, and lecture/demonstrations with our dance companies; tailored residencies for your school or community group from Ailey Arts In Education; and supplemental educational materials that can be used in conjunction with the above programs or independently.  

Explore the many ways you can interact with AILEY in your own city! 

A group of students moving in a dance studio with their arms raised in the air.

Nasha Thomas teaching a Night Creature Residency in Miami, FL Photo by Daisy Cabrera

A male dance instructor in a black t-shirt and white pants demonstrates a move in a dance studio. He stands on one foot with the other leg extended, and students behind him follow along. The studio has light-colored walls, a ballet barre, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Michael Jackson, Jr. teaching a master class in Washington, DC

a group of children wearing blue hold their arms in a the shape of the letter V.

Night Creature Residency at Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts Photo by Justin Namon, courtesy of the Arsht Center

A group of children dance outside in a park with arms reached out in front of them and heads looking up to the sky.

Ailey Arts In Education and The Music Center's Rocka Your Soul event at Grand Park in Los Angeles, CA Photo courtesy of The Music Center

Three dance instructors on stage lead a large group of participants in a gymnasium. The instructors and participants are mid-motion, with arms raised. The gym is decorated with banners and flags, and the participants wear a variety of colors, mostly blue.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Alisha Reena Peek,  Solomon Dumas, and Hannah Alissa Richardson teaching a workshop in Boston presented by Celebrity Series Photo by Robert Torres

A male instructor in a black t-shirt and track pants stands on a stage with hands on hips, facing a large group of participants stretching in a gymnasium. The participants are wearing various colors, predominantly blue. The gym walls are decorated with banners and signs.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Solomon Dumas leading a workshop in Boston presented by Celebrity Series Photo by Robert Torres

A male dance instructor wearing a headscarf, glasses, and a white t-shirt with a graphic, sits on the floor of a dance studio pointing to a student. The student, in focus, is performing a floor exercise in front of a mirrored wall. The studio has light green walls and large windows in the background.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Chalvar Monteiro and students at the School of Performing Arts Dance Center Masterclass, Virginia Tech Photo by Ashish Aggarwal

A group of ballet dancers in black leotards and tights, standing in a dance studio with light blue walls, taking instruction from a male dance instructor wearing a headscarf and dark clothing. There are colorful paintings on the back wall, and the floor is a light tan color.

Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing leading a masterclass in Memphis, TN Photo by Jennifer McGrath

Enhance your Learning with our Resource Guide

Whether you’ve scheduled a workshop, lecture/demonstration, or residency, or whether you’re planning to engage with AILEY’s educational offerings independently, our resource guide offers teachers activities, exercises, and questions that will encourage students to get creative and gain a greater appreciation for dance. 

Resource Guide for Educators

Learn from a Company Member

When Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II perform in select cities on tour, master classes, lecture/demonstrations, and dance workshops with a company member may be offered. Submit your inquiries by completing the online booking form for either company below. Be sure to include preferred dates, student/participant age range, name of school or studio, and any other pertinent information you wish to share. 

National Outreach Booking Request 

Should you have any questions, please contact Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at: [email protected] 

Schedule an Arts In Education Residency 

Working in public, private, and charter schools, Ailey Arts In Education conducts week-long residencies in cities where Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs on tour. The residencies follow a unique Revelations or Night Creature curriculum, designed for school-age youth. Each curriculum introduces students to the life and accomplishments of Alvin Ailey and one of his signature works. 

For information, submit your inquiry to: [email protected]. Please include preferred dates, student grade/age range, name of school or organization, distance from the theater or venue in your city, and any other pertinent information you wish to share. AAIE staff will respond with scheduling options and fees. 

All requests are subject to approval by management. 

A dance instructor in a navy Alvin Ailey t-shirt and black sweatpants leads a group of students in a dance routine. The instructor strikes a low, dynamic pose, with the students behind mimicking the movement. The scene is energetic, with focused expressions and coordinated movements.

Revelations: An Interdisciplinary Approach

A middle school curriculum-based initiative that uses Alvin Ailey’s signature piece, Revelations, to teach academic subjects in classrooms. 

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Night Creature: An Imaginative Journey Through Dance

An elementary school curriculum that features a fusion of Duke Ellington’s sparkling music and Alvin Ailey’s buoyant choreography from the work Night Creature. 

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Questions?

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have questions about Arts In Education classes, workshops, residencies, or how to bring AILEY to your city.

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