Ailey Extension Kids & Teens dancers
Ailey Extension

Detroit, MI

Ailey Experience Detroit Day 1

Mar 8

Date

Mar 8

Location

  • Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Departe of Theatre and Dance
  • 4841 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
  • Detroit, MI

Time

12PM

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 train in 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!

Sign Up for Ages 11–14

Sign Up for 15+

Schedule

Sunday, March 9

Ages 11–14

12–1:15pmAfro'Dance with Judith McCarty
1:15–2:30pmAiley Repertory Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

 

Ages 15+

1:15–2:45pmAfro'Dance with Judith McCarty
2:45–4:15pmAiley Repertory Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

 

Schedule is subject to change.

Pricing

Single Day: $65

Full Weekend: $100

Instructors

Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Director, Ailey Extension
A headshot for Judith McCarty

Judith McCarty

Afro' Dance

Partner

Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Departe of Theatre and Dance logo

Ailey Experience Detroit is presented in partnership with Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Departe of Theatre and Dance.

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