Become A Member

• Two passes to an open rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Semi-annual newsletter, Backstage at AILEY, that includes special features and insights

BECOME A DONOR

• Two passes to an open rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Semi-annual newsletter, Backstage at AILEY, that includes special features and insights
• Advance notice for AILEY’s New York City engagements
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• 40% discount on select tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center*
• Invitation to Friends of AILEY Night at New York City Center

BECOME A SUSTAINER

_{*The Friends of AILEY 40% discount is valid from September 8 until November 22, 2026. This offer is only valid for seats priced $115–$185. From November 23, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the discount is 20% off tickets priced $65 or more. Limit 6 per performance. Excludes the Opening Night Gala performance. Tickets must be purchased via the New York City Center box office, by phone, or online. Standard service and facility fees apply.}

• Two passes to an open rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Semi-annual newsletter, Backstage at AILEY, that includes special features and insights
• Advance notice for AILEY’s New York City engagements
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• 40% discount on select tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center*
• Invitation to Friends of AILEY Night at New York City Center
• Invitation to a working rehearsal of Ailey II at the Ailey Citigroup Theater
• Recognition in AILEY’s donor listing

BECOME A LEADER

_{*The Friends of AILEY 40% discount is valid from September 8 until November 22, 2026. This offer is only valid for seats priced $115–$185. From November 23, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the discount is 20% off tickets priced $65 or more. Limit 6 per performance. Excludes the Opening Night Gala performance. Tickets must be purchased via the New York City Center box office, by phone, or online. Standard service and facility fees apply.}

• 4 passes to AILEY open rehearsals
• Semi-annual newsletter, Backstage at AILEY, that includes special features and insights
• Advance notice for AILEY’s New York City engagements
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• 40% discount on select tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center*
• Invitation to Friends of AILEY Night at New York City Center
• Invitation to a working rehearsal of Ailey II at the Ailey Citigroup Theater
• Recognition in AILEY’s donor listing
• Access to AILEY’s VIP Lounge during Friends of AILEY Night at New York City Center and an additional performance of your choosing

BECOME A PATRON

_{*The Friends of AILEY 40% discount is valid from September 8 until November 22, 2026. This offer is only valid for seats priced $115–$185. From November 23, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the discount is 20% off tickets priced $65 or more. Limit 6 per performance. Excludes the Opening Night Gala performance. Tickets must be purchased via the New York City Center box office, by phone, or online. Standard service and facility fees apply.}

• 4 passes to AILEY open rehearsals
• Semi-annual newsletter, Backstage at AILEY, that includes special features and insights
• Advance notice for AILEY’s New York City engagements
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• 40% discount on select tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center*
• Invitation to Friends of AILEY Night at New York City Center
• Invitation to a working rehearsal of Ailey II at the Ailey Citigroup Theater
• Recognition in AILEY’s donor listing
• Exclusive preview of new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and private reception with the company
• Access to AILEY’s VIP Lounge during all New York City engagements

BECOME A SPONSOR

_{*The Friends of AILEY 40% discount is valid from September 8 until November 22, 2026. This offer is only valid for seats priced $115–$185. From November 23, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the discount is 20% off tickets priced $65 or more. Limit 6 per performance. Excludes the Opening Night Gala performance. Tickets must be purchased via the New York City Center box office, by phone, or online. Standard service and facility fees apply.}

• Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center season
• Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including a Young Patrons Circle reception
• Quarterly happy hours and networking events
• Two passes to an open rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Advanced notice of upcoming AILEY events or performances
• Inclusion in the members listing on AILEY’s website
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• Complimentary Ailey Extension class

JOIN AT $400

_{($100 non-tax deductible)}

• Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center season
• Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including a Young Patrons Circle reception
• Quarterly happy hours and networking events
• Two passes to an open rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Advanced notice of upcoming AILEY events or performances
• Inclusion in the members listing on AILEY’s website
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• Complimentary Ailey Extension class
• Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year

JOIN AT $650

_{($220 non-tax deductible)}

• Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center season
• Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including a Young Patrons Circle reception
• Quarterly happy hours and networking events
• Two passes to an open rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Advanced notice of upcoming AILEY events or performances
• Inclusion in the members listing on AILEY’s website
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• Complimentary Ailey Extension class
• Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year
• Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Access to AILEY’s VIP Lounge during all New York City engagements 
• Opportunity to purchase house seats for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II’s New York City and tour performances

JOIN AT $1,250

_{($330 non-tax deductible)}

• Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center season
• Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including a Young Patrons Circle reception
• Quarterly happy hours and networking events
• Two passes to an open rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Advanced notice of upcoming AILEY events or performances
• Inclusion in the members listing on AILEY’s website
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• Complimentary Ailey Extension class
• Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year
• Invitation to preview new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Access to AILEY’s VIP Lounge during all New York City engagements 
• Concierge ticketing services for premiere seating at all AILEY performances 
• Two complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night or Ailey Partners Night, with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event
• Invitation to all Ailey Partners membership opportunities and events

JOIN AT $1,500

_{($330 non-tax deductible)}

• Invitation to Ailey Partners Night during the New York City Center season, including two complimentary performance tickets
• Concierge ticketing services for premiere seating at all AILEY performances
• Access to AILEY’s VIP Lounge during all New York City engagements
• Exclusive preview of new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and private reception with the company
• Four passes to AILEY open rehearsals
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• Semi-annual newsletter, Backstage at AILEY, that includes special features and insights
• Special recognition in performance programs

JOIN AT $2,000

_{($270 non-tax deductible)} 

• Invitation to Ailey Partners Night during the New York City Center season, including two complimentary performance tickets
• Concierge ticketing services for premiere seating at all AILEY performances
• Access to AILEY’s VIP Lounge during all New York City engagements
• Exclusive preview of new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and private reception with the company
• Four passes to AILEY open rehearsals
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• Semi-annual newsletter, Backstage at AILEY, that includes special features and insights
• Special recognition in performance programs
• Invitation for two to a panel discussion with AILEY leaders
• Two complimentary tickets for Ailey II’s New York season
• Opportunity to observe a Professional Division rehearsal or performance at The Ailey School

JOIN AT $3,500

_{($370 non-tax deductible)}

• Invitation to Ailey Partners Night during the New York City Center season, including two complimentary performance tickets
• Concierge ticketing services for premiere seating at all AILEY performances
• Access to AILEY’s VIP Lounge during all New York City engagements
• Exclusive preview of new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and private reception with the company
• Four passes to AILEY open rehearsals
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• Semi-annual newsletter, Backstage at AILEY, that includes special features and insights
• Special recognition in performance programs
• Invitation for two to a panel discussion with AILEY leaders
• Two complimentary tickets for Ailey II’s New York season
• Opportunity to observe a Professional Division rehearsal or performance at The Ailey School
• Invitation to an exclusive cocktail reception with AILEY artistic leadership
• Personalized tour of The Joan Weill Center for Dance
• A season poster autographed by Ailey dancers

JOIN AT $6,000

_{($385 non-tax deductible)}

• Invitation to Ailey Partners Night during the New York City Center season, including two complimentary performance tickets
• Concierge ticketing services for premiere seating at all AILEY performances
• Access to AILEY’s VIP Lounge during all New York City engagements
• Exclusive preview of new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and private reception with the company
• Four passes to AILEY open rehearsals
• 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique
• Semi-annual newsletter, Backstage at AILEY, that includes special features and insights
• Special recognition in performance programs
• Invitation for two to a panel discussion with AILEY leaders
• Two complimentary tickets for Ailey II’s New York season
• Opportunity to observe a Professional Division rehearsal or performance at The Ailey School
• Invitation to an exclusive cocktail reception with AILEY artistic leadership
• Personalized tour of The Joan Weill Center for Dance
• A season poster autographed by Ailey dancers
• The opportunity to designate your gift towards the creation of a new work for Ailey II with funding credit listed in the program
• Invitation for two to a private working rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II

JOIN AT $10,000

_{($400 non-tax deductible)}

• Exclusive membership in the Artistic Director's Circle Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration
• Invitation to the annual Artistic Director’s Circle Night at New York City Center including an exclusive pre-performance dinner with special guests from the company
• Opportunity to join a series of working rehearsals of the company
• Special recognition in AILEY performance programs
• Concierge ticketing services for premiere seating at all AILEY performances and season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York engagements
• Exclusive preview of new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and private reception with the company
• The opportunity to designate a gift towards the creation of a new work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II with funding credit listed in the program whenever the work is performed

JOIN AT $15,000

_{($900 non-tax deductible)} 

• Exclusive membership in the Artistic Director's Circle Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration
• Invitation to the annual Artistic Director’s Circle Night at New York City Center including an exclusive pre-performance dinner with special guests from the company
• Opportunity to join a series of working rehearsals of the company
• Special recognition in AILEY performance programs
• Concierge ticketing services for premiere seating at all AILEY performances and season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York engagements
• Exclusive preview of new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and private reception with the company
• The opportunity to designate a gift towards the creation of a new work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II with funding credit listed in the program whenever the work is performed
• Two VIP seats at a North American tour performance of your choice for you or your guests
• Pre-performance champagne toast for you and a guest at one New York City engagement

JOIN AT $25,000

_{($900 non-tax deductible)} 

• Exclusive membership in the Artistic Director's Circle Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration
• Invitation to the annual Artistic Director’s Circle Night at New York City Center including an exclusive pre-performance dinner with special guests from the company
• Opportunity to join a series of working rehearsals of the company
• Special recognition in AILEY performance programs
• Concierge ticketing services for premiere seating at all AILEY performances and season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York engagements
• Exclusive preview of new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and private reception with the company
• The opportunity to designate a gift towards the creation of a new work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II with funding credit listed in the program whenever the work is performed
• Two VIP seats at a North American Tour performance of your choice for you or your guests
• Pre-performance champagne toast for you and a guest at one New York City engagement
• Invitation to join the company backstage during intermission at a select performance at New York City Center
• Opportunity to attend a private working rehearsal of the company (up to two per year)
• Lunch or dinner with the artistic director for you and up to two guests

JOIN AT $50,000

_{($900 non-tax deductible)} 

• Exclusive membership in the Artistic Director's Circle Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration
• Invitation to the annual Artistic Director’s Circle Night at New York City Center including an exclusive pre-performance dinner with special guests from the Company
• Opportunity to join a series of working rehearsals of the company
• Special recognition in AILEY performance programs
• Concierge ticketing services for premiere seating at all AILEY performances and season passes to AILEY’s VIP Lounge at New York engagements
• Exclusive preview of new works of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and private reception with the company
• The opportunity to designate a gift towards the creation of a new work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II with funding credit listed in the program whenever the work is performed
• Two VIP seats at a North American Tour performance of your choice for you or your guests
• Pre-performance champagne toast for you and a guest at one New York City engagement
• Invitation to join the company backstage during intermission at a select performance at New York City Center
• Opportunity to attend a private working rehearsal of the company (up to two per year)
• Lunch or dinner with the artistic director for you and up to two guests
• Opportunity for verbal recognition as the sponsor of a New York City Center performance at a mutually agreed-upon date

JOIN AT $100,000

_{($900 non-tax deductible)}