Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Ailey Extension
Detroit, MI
Ailey Experience Detroit
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Location
- Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance
- 4841 Cass Avenue
- Detroit, MI
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!
Ailey Experience Detroit students ages 11+ who participate in both days will have the opportunity to win a scholarship to attend Ailey Experience NYC this summer at AILEY for free.
Schedule
Saturday, March 8
Ages 8–10
| 10–11:15am | Ailey Classics Workshops Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
Ages 11–14
| 12–1:15pm | Horton Technique with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 1:15–2:30pm | Contemporary Repertory Workshop with Shaina McGregor |
Ages 15+ & Adult
| 1:15–2:45pm | Horton Technique with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 2:45–4:15pm | Contemporary Repertory Workshop with Shaina McGregor |
Sunday, March 9
Ages 11–14
| 12–1:15pm | Afro'Dance with Judith McCarty |
| 1:15–2:30pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
Ages 15+ & Adult
| 1:15–2:45pm | Afro'Dance with Judith McCarty |
| 2:45–4:15pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
Schedule is subject to change.
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Pricing
Ages 8–10
Ailey Repertory Class: $35
Ages 11–14 & 15–Adult Weekend Workshops
Single Day: $65
Full Weekend: $100
Instructors
Lisa Johnson-Willingham
Director, Ailey Extension
Judith McCarty
Afro' Dance
Shaina McGregor
Contemporary
Partner
Ailey Experience Detroit is presented in partnership with Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Departe of Theatre and Dance.