Hero Credits: Photo by Andrew Eccles from Ailey Ascending, A Portrait in Motion, Photo by Andrew Eccles from Ailey Ascending, A Portrait in Motion
Our Companies
Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is AILEY's flagship company and an American cultural institution. Ailey II, founded in 1974, offers early-career dancers vital experience to transition from training as a student to becoming a professional dancer. Both companies provide a platform for diverse artists to share the joy and beauty of dance with audiences worldwide.
