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AILEY

The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 W 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
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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.

THIS WEEK

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WedNov 11
  • The Ailey School
Dancers wearing green and black with arms extended

7:30PM

New York, NY

BFA Fall Concert
  • The Ailey School
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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. 

All New York Performances
All New York Performances
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Dec 2–Jan 3
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
4 dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in black leotards in various poses on white platforms

New York, NY

Ailey at New York City Center

  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 31–Apr 11
  • Ailey II
Two dancers with fans in orange and red lighting

New York, NY

Ailey II in NYC

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Jun 10–13
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company members wearing vibrant colors and posing

Brooklyn, NY

Ailey at BAM

  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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ON TOUR

Full Tour Schedule
Full Tour Schedule

FAQs

Looking for group tickets? Not sure what to wear to a performance? Check our FAQs below.

We do not offer refunds on tickets. Exchange policies vary based on the venue we are performing at. For questions regarding your tickets, please contact the theater.

AILEY does not have a dress code. We advise patrons to dress according to their comfort level and personal style. Some patrons dress very smartly — but others choose to be more casual. For galas and other special events, please check your invitation for the requested attire.

AILEY does not have a dedicated parking garage. However, there is a Rapid Park (411 West 55th Street) next door to the Ailey building. Learn more about visiting us.

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Jan 26 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers against a dark background.

Wenatchee, WA

Ailey at Numerica Performing Arts Center
  • Ailey II
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Jan 29 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancers in line wearing yellow with their hands on their hips

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Jan 30 2:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in a deep plie with arms outstretched

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Jan 30 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Solomon Dumas in Alvin Ailey's 'Sinnerman' from 'Revelations'

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Jan 31 1:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one very close to the ground laying flat with the other holding them by the neck

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Jan 31 6:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater curtain call after performing Revelations

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 1 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Dancer in mid air with arms extended

Port Angeles, WA

Ailey II at Field Arts & Events Hall
  • Ailey II
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Feb 3 6:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Gala Performance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Solomon Dumas in Alvin Ailey's 'Sinnerman' from 'Revelations'

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Gala Performance
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Feb 4 7:00PM
  • Ailey II
Three dancers seated with arm extended

Kalispell, MT

Ailey II at Wachholz College Center
  • Ailey II
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Feb 4 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Ailey Dancers in Revelations, the women sitting in chairs and the men jumping with the hands on their hips

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 5 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one very close to the ground laying flat with the other holding them by the neck

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 6 2:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
 A group of dancers perform on stage in front of a large red sun backdrop. The dancers are dressed in red costumes, some holding fans, and are positioned behind stools with one arm raised. The stage is illuminated with intense red lighting.

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 6 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A group of dancers perform on stage in front of a large orange sun backdrop. The dancers are dressed in yellow and white costumes, some holding fans, and are mid-dance with expressive poses. The stage is bathed in warm orange and purple lighting.

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 6 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Three dancers in low lighting with center dancer in plié looking down

Gallatin Gateway, MT

Ailey II at Warren Miller Performing Arts Center
  • Ailey II
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Feb 7 2:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancers in line wearing yellow with their hands on their hips

Washington, DC

Ailey at the Warner Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 9 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
4 dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in black leotards in various poses on white platforms

Naples, FL

Ailey at Artis-Naples Hayes Hall
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 11 7:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancer in mid air with legs outstretched

Sarasota, FL

Ailey at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 12 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers against a dark background.

Colorado Springs, CO

Ailey II at Ent Center for the Arts
  • Ailey II
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Feb 13 2:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater curtain call after performing Revelations

West Palm Beach, FL

Ailey at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 13 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Male dancer wearing white with leg extended to the back

West Palm Beach, FL

Ailey at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 15 7:00PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers against a dark background.

Tulsa, OK

Ailey II at Tulsa Performing Arts Center
  • Ailey II
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Feb 15 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
4 dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in black leotards in various poses on white platforms

Gainesville, FL

Ailey at Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 17 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one very close to the ground laying flat with the other holding them by the neck

Atlanta, GA

Ailey at the Fox Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 18 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Male dancer wearing white with leg extended to the back

Atlanta, GA

Ailey at the Fox Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 19 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
An Ailey dancer in a wide leg stance, leaning their upper body backward

Atlanta, GA

Ailey at the Fox Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 20 2:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Ailey Dancers in Revelations, the women sitting in chairs and the men jumping with the hands on their hips

Atlanta, GA

Ailey at the Fox Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 20 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
 A group of dancers perform on stage in front of a large red sun backdrop. The dancers are dressed in red costumes, some holding fans, and are positioned behind stools with one arm raised. The stage is illuminated with intense red lighting.

Atlanta, GA

Ailey at the Fox Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 21 3:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancers in line wearing yellow with their hands on their hips

Atlanta, GA

Ailey at the Fox Theatre
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 23 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 'I Been 'Buked' from Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations'

Blacksburg, VA

Ailey at Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 23 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers against a dark background.

Jacksonville, FL

Ailey II at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
  • Ailey II
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Feb 24 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancers in line wearing yellow with their hands on their hips

Blacksburg, VA

Ailey at Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 25 7:00PM
  • Ailey II
Dancer in mid air with arms extended

Tampa, FL

Ailey II at Straz Center for the Performing Arts
  • Ailey II
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Feb 26 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one very close to the ground laying flat with the other holding them by the neck

Philadelphia, PA

Ailey at Academy of Music
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 27 2:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancers in line wearing yellow with their hands on their hips

Philadelphia, PA

Ailey at Academy of Music
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 27 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
a group of dancers clumped together, stand tall reaching their hands up to th esky

Philadelphia, PA

Ailey at Academy of Music
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Feb 27 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers against a dark background.

Key West, FL

Ailey II at Tennessee Williams Theatre
  • Ailey II
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Feb 28 2:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Six dancers perform on stage against a blue background. Three female dancers in yellow costumes and hats are mid-jump, holding fans. Three male dancers in white shirts and yellow vests kneel with one knee up, looking up at the female dancers. The stage is lit with warm lighting.

Philadelphia, PA

Ailey at Academy of Music
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 2 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Ashley Kaylynn Green in black leotard posing mid air above white platform

Pittsburgh, PA

Ailey at Benedum Center
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 5 7:30PM
  • Ailey II
Dancer in mid air with arms extended

Kansas City, MO

Ailey II at Folly Theater
  • Ailey II
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Mar 5 8:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 'I Been 'Buked' from Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations'

Toronto, Canada

Ailey at Meridian Hall
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 6 1:00PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers against a dark background.

Kansas City, MO

Ailey II at Folly Theater
  • Ailey II
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Mar 6 2:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Solomon Dumas in Alvin Ailey's 'Sinnerman' from 'Revelations'

Toronto, Canada

Ailey at Meridian Hall
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 6 6:00PM
  • Ailey II
Ailey II dancers against a dark background.

Kansas City, MO

Ailey II at Folly Theater
  • Ailey II
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Mar 6 8:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A group of dancers perform on stage in front of a large orange sun backdrop. The dancers are dressed in yellow and white costumes, some holding fans, and are mid-dance with expressive poses. The stage is bathed in warm orange and purple lighting.

Toronto, Canada

Ailey at Meridian Hall
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 9 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Solomon Dumas in Alvin Ailey's 'Sinnerman' from 'Revelations'

Montreal, Canada

Ailey at Place des Arts
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 10 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one very close to the ground laying flat with the other holding them by the neck

Montreal, Canada

Ailey at Place des Arts
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 13 7:30PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancers in line wearing yellow with their hands on their hips

New Orleans, LA

Ailey at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 14 3:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
a group of dancers clumped together, stand tall reaching their hands up to th esky

New Orleans, LA

Ailey at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 16 7:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dancers in line wearing yellow with their hands on their hips

Orlando, FL

Ailey at Dr. Phillips Center
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Mar 17 7:00PM
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater curtain call after performing Revelations

Orlando, FL

Ailey at Dr. Phillips Center
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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A group of dancers in colorful costumes pose with arms extended upward in a dynamic formation on stage. The background is dark with subtle yellow light spots, enhancing the vibrant energy of the performance.

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
A group of students at a ballet bar in a dance studio. They have one hand on the bar and the other above their heads. The girls are in black leotards and the boys in black pants and white tee shirts.

Training

For students ages 3–25 at The Ailey School