Ailey Extension
Charlotte, NC
Ailey Experience Charlotte
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Location
- Northwest School of the Arts
- 1415 Beatties Ford Road
- Charlotte, NC
The Ailey Experience Tour provides dancers of all experience levels the opportunity to study with prominent Ailey instructors and former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company dancers in their hometown.
Students train in a variety of techniques while learning the rich history of Alvin Ailey’s signature style and how he changed the perception of American modern dance.
No dance experience or audition is required—all levels are welcome!
Schedule
Saturday, January 25
Ages 11–14
| 12–1:20pm | Horton Technique with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 1:30–3pm | Contemporary Repertory Workshop with Levi Marsman |
Ages 15+
| 1:30–3pm | Horton Technique with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 3:15–4:45pm | Contemporary Repertory Workshop with Levi Marsman |
Sunday, January 26
Ages 11–14
| 12–1:20pm | Afro'Dance with Judith McCarty |
| 1:30–3pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham and Holly Hyman |
Ages 15+
| 1:30–3pm | Afro'Dance with Judith McCarty |
| 3:15–4:45pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham and Holly Hyman |
Schedule is subject to change
Pricing
Single Day: $65
Full Weekend: $100
Instructors
Lisa Johnson-Willingham
Director, Ailey Extension
Levi Marsman
Contemporary
Judith McCarty
Afro' Dance
Holly Hyman
Contemporary, Jazz, Ailey Rep
Partner
Ailey Experience Charlotte is presented in partnership with Northwest School of the Arts.
Hero Credit: Photo by Whitney Browne