Performances

A line of dancers stands on stage with their hands held, ready to bow. The dancers alternate men and women. The women are in yellow dresses with hats. The men are in black dress pants, vests, white shirts.
AILEY is world-renowned for performances that uplift the African American experience and inspire audiences everywhere, from New York to cities around the globe.

IN NEW YORK

AILEY performs at many venues in our home city of New York, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s yearly residence at New York City Center in December and Ailey II's spring season. Discover performances by our companies and from across our organization. 

Student Performances

Explore upcoming performances presented by The Ailey School and Ailey Extension.

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Repertory

Learn about works performed by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater & Ailey II
West African with Maguette Camara at Ailey Extension Photo by Whitney Browne

Classes

For people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels by Ailey Extension
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Training

For students ages 3–25 at The Ailey School
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Support Ailey

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