Atlanta, GA
Ailey Experience Atlanta Day 1
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- Kay Pace Elementary and MD Roberts Middle School of the Performing Arts
- 1821 Walt Stephens Road
- Atlanta, GA
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Ailey Experience Atlanta is presented in partnership with AREA Atlanta: Atlanta's Resource for Entertainment & Arts
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED FOR FEB 14–15, 2026 AND MOVED TO MARTHA ELLEN STILWELL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ENROLLMENT, EMAIL US AT [email protected].
The Ailey Experience Tour provides dancers of all experience levels the opportunity to study with prominent Ailey instructors and former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company dancers in their hometown.
Students learn a variety of techniques while learning the rich history of Alvin Ailey’s signature style and how he changed the perception of American modern dance.
No dance experience or audition is required—all levels are welcome!
AILEY is thrilled this year to be celebrating over a decade in partnership with AREA Atlanta for Ailey Experience.
Class Schedule
Ages 8–10
| 10–11:15am | Horton Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 11:15–11:30am | Demonstration for friends and family |
Ages 11–14
| 12–1:30pm | Horton Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 1:30–1:45pm | Break |
| 1:45–3:15pm | Ailey Classics Workshop with Vernard J. Gilmore |
| 3:15–3:30pm | Break |
| 3:30–4pm | Demonstration for friends and family |
Ages 15–Adult
| 12–1:30pm | Ailey Classics Workshop with Vernard J. Gilmore |
| 1:30–1:45pm | Break |
| 1:45–3:15pm | Horton Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 3:15–3:30pm | Break |
| 3:30–4pm | Demonstration for friends and family |
Ailey Experience tour students ages 11–21 who participate in both days will have the chance to win a scholarship to attend Ailey Experience NYC this summer at AILEY for free.
Pricing
Single Day
Ages 8–10: $40
Ages 11–14: $75
Ages 15–Adult: $75
Full Weekend
Ages 8–10: $75
Ages 11–14: $120
Ages 15–Adult: $120
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