Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey's Revelations, Ailey Spirit Gala 2022

Special Funds

Your gift to AILEY can support one of these special initiatives designed to enhance the student experience or carry on AILEY’s legacy of artistic excellence.

A group of girls in red leotards playing with scarves.

Parents Annual Fund 

From First Steps to the Ailey/Fordham BFA program, The Ailey School trains the future stars of dance. The Parents Annual Fund provides ongoing support for The Ailey School, enabling its vital programs to flourish and ensuring that the dancers of tomorrow continue to receive high-caliber training, professional opportunities, and the support services necessary for success.

 

A group of dancers are huddled on stage forming a circle with their arms raised towards two men holding up one woman in a cross-like position. The woman is in red and the men are in white button downs and black pants.

Masazumi Chaya Fund 

In honor of longtime Associate Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya, AILEY established the Masazumi Chaya Fund to support the production of classic works by Alvin Ailey, upholding the tradition of presenting the art of the Company’s founder. Learn how you can support his work and legacy. 

Judith Jamison shows Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancers a move from Alvin Ailey's Night Creature

Jamison Women of Ailey Fund

Amplify the current and future women choreographers, artistic collaborators, dancers, and arts managers who follow in Judith Jamison’s footsteps and work to drive AILEY towards a very bright future.

Hero Credit: Photo by Donna Ward