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Ailey Extension
Ages 8–Adult
CANCELLED
Houston, TX
Ailey Experience Houston
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Location
- Houston Academy of Dance
- 14520 Memorial Drive, Suite 78
- Houston, TX
Ailey Experience Houston is presented in partnership with Houston Academy of Dance West University Dance Centre.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND ALL PARTICIPANTS HAVE BEEN REFUNDED. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ENROLLMENT, EMAIL US AT [email protected].
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 learn 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 Houston students ages 11–21 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
Ailey Experience Houston students will train in contemporary, Afro'Dance, and learn Ailey repertory with renowned Ailey instructors Shaina McGregor and Judith McCarty as well as former Ailey dancer Don Bellamy.
Saturday, February 28
| 12:30–1:45pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Shaina McGregor |
| 1:45–2:00pm | Demonstration for friends and family |
Sunday, March 1
| 12:30–1:45pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Don Bellamy |
| 1:45–2:00pm | Demonstration for friends and family |
Schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, February 28
| 1:30–2:45pm | Afro'Dance Workshop with Judith McCarty |
| 2:45–3:00pm | Break |
| 3:00–4:15pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Shaina McGregor |
| 4:15–4:30pm | Demonstration for friends and family |
Sunday, March 1
| 1:30–2:45pm | Contemporary Workshop with Shaina McGregor |
| 2:45–3:00pm | Break |
| 3:00–4:15pm | Ailey Classics Workshop with Don Bellamy |
| 4:15–4:30pm | Demonstration for friends and family |
Schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, February 28
| 3:00–4:15pm | Afro'Dance Workshop with Judith McCarty |
| 4:15–4:30pm | Break |
| 4:30–6:00pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Shaina McGregor |
| 6:00–6:15pm | Demonstration for friends and family |
Sunday, March 1
| 3:00–4:15pm | Contemporary Workshop with Shaina McGregor |
| 4:15–4:30pm | Break |
| 4:30–6:00pm | Ailey Classics Workshop with Don Bellamy |
| 6:00–6:15pm | Demonstration for friends and family |
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
Pricing
Single Day
Ages 8–10: $40
Ages 11–14: $75
Ages 15–Adult: $75
Full Weekend
Ages 8–10: $75
Ages 11–14: $120
Ages 15–Adult: $120
Instructors
Contact Us
Questions about Ailey Experience? Contact us at [email protected] or 212-405-9500 and we’ll be here to help. Ailey Extension is open Monday–Friday from 5–8:30pm ET and Saturday & Sunday from 9am–4pm ET.
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