A black and white photo of Alvin Ailey on one leg bending backward

Celebrate Alvin Ailey's Birthday With Us

Ailey at the Whitney

Edges of Ailey, the first large-scale museum exhibition that reflects on the life, work, and legacy of our visionary founder Alvin Ailey is on view now–February 9. Visit the exhibit today! Plus, see the AILEY dancers bring the Whitney Museum's collections to life in a short film tribute, Echoes of Ailey.


 

Legacy In Motion

From the Company's first concert in 1958 to the organization’s vast impact around the globe, AILEY enriches the field of dance and shares the African American cultural experience through performances, training, classes, and community programs.

Training

AILEY’s official school offers training of the highest caliber in a nurturing environment for students ages 3–25.

Community

Through our school and community outreach programs, we inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creativity and experience the joy of dance.

Classes

Ailey Extension offers drop-in open dance classes taught by world-renowned instructors for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.

Current Repertory

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Hero Credits: Photo by John Lindquist. ©️ Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University, Photo by Andrew Eccles

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