Active Aging Workshops

It's easy to start dancing at Ailey Extension following these steps below:

1. Visit the Ailey Studios Mindbody site here.
2. Click “create an account” in the upper right corner of the screen. 
3. Create an Ailey Extension Mindbody account with your email address and a unique password.
4. View the schedule and click the class you want to take, then click "BOOK" to reserve your spot. 
5. Bookmark the Ailey Studios Mindbody website in your browser so you can access it easily the next time. 

Once your login is created, you can access your account from anywhere, anytime, on any device or browser. 

We encourage students to register for class in advance; however, students are also welcome to sign up at the Extension Desk at The Joan Weill Center for Dance by paying with card, cash, or contactless payment.

_{Please note that class packages are subject to expiration dates upon activation.}

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.

Plan Your Visit

As you enter The Joan Weill Center for Dance, the Extension Desk is directly to your right with clear signage. Our staff will check you in and point you in the right direction of your studio. 

All Active Aging Workshops are hosted on the ground floor.

If you ever need assistance finding your way around the Ailey Studios, our staff is here to help.

Locker rooms and showers are available on the lower level (LL) for Extension students to change before or after class. Lockers are only available for daily usage and must be cleared out by the end of the day. 

We encourage students to bring a water bottle from home. Filtered water stations are available on the lower level (LL), performance entry level (PE), ground floor, 5th, and 6th floors to refill water bottles.

AILEY is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive space at The Joan Weill Center for Dance. Please see the list below of accessibilities and accommodations at the Ailey Studios: 

• There is a ramp to access the front entrance of the building on 9th avenue. Stairs are available on the 55th street side of the building. 
• There are two manual front doors operated by our security team and a revolving door. 
• Certified service animals are welcome. Pets are asked to stay outside. 
• The Ailey Citigroup Theater and all studios are accessible by elevator and are wheelchair accessible. 
• All elevators have braille on their buttons identifying individual floors as well as a spoken voice to identify the floor when the doors open. 
• Restrooms and water bottle-refilling stations are available on the lower level 
  (LL), performance entry level (PE), ground floor, 5th floor, and 6th floor. 
• Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available on the ground floor and performance entry level (PE). Doors to those restrooms are wave-activated to open on both sides. 
• Baby changing stations are available in the men’s restrooms on the ground floor and performance entry (PE) level and the women’s restrooms on the lower level (LL). 
• Showers and locker rooms are available on the lower level (LL). 
• AILEY provides access to a public a Wi-Fi network for visitors. 

If you require a specific accommodation to attend an Ailey Extension class, please email aileyextension@ailey.org or call 212-405-9500. 

For Active Aging Workshops, we recommend wearing comfortable, loose clothing and supportive rubber-soled shoes (sandals and other non-stable shoes are not permitted).

You may early cancel an Active Aging Workshop reservation up to one hour before class starts. When you early cancel your reservation, your class package will go back into your account for you to use for a future class. 

To cancel a reservation, log in to your Ailey Extension Mindbody account here, navigate to "My Schedule" and click "Cancel" next to the class you do not want to attend. You will receive an automated email confirming your cancellation.

Please contact us at aileyextension@ailey.org or 212-405-9500 if you need assistance.