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Alumni

The Ailey School is proud of our many graduates who have forged successful careers as artists, educators, and performers. Our alumni often credit the School's diverse curriculum for making them proficient in several dance techniques and styles, as well as helping them hone their artistry, choreographic skills, and powers of analysis.  

While thousands of our alumni are making waves in the dance community around the globe, many remain close to home and are often found in our studios, teaching at the School and Ailey Extension or choreographing and setting new works on The Ailey School students. Our alumni have shown the power of giving back by serving as mentors and cultivating friendships within the close-knit community of students pursuing their dreams at The Ailey School. 

Careers

For over 50 years, alumni of our BFA, Scholarship, Certificate, and Independent Study Programs have forged successful careers across the globe in a wide range of leading dance companies, Broadway productions, and in film and television. 

Many have become choreographers, producers, artistic directors, arts administrators, costume designers, and dance teachers. Others have studied at prestigious conservatories, colleges, and universities, pursuing advanced degrees and careers as dance educators. Of the dancers in Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 75% are graduates of The Ailey School. Some of the companies and projects our alumni have gone on to work with include: 

  • Alonzo King LINES Ballet 
  • Ballet Black (Great Britain) 
  • Ballet Hispánico 
  • Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company 
  • Cirque du Soleil 
  • Complexions Contemporary Ballet 
  • Dallas Black Dance Theatre 
  • Elisa Monte Dance  
  • The Forsythe Company 
  • HAMILTON on Broadway
  • Hubbard Street Dance Chicago 
  • Limón Dance Company 
  • The Lion King on Broadway 
  • Lar Lubovitch Dance Company 
  • Mark Morris Dance Group 
  • Martha Graham Dance Company 
  • Metropolitan Opera Ballet 
  • Nederlands Dans Theater 
  • Parsons Dance 
  • Radio City Rockettes  
  • Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, A Dance Company

Alumni in Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

The Alumni Association

Students who have successfully completed one of our Professional Division Programs become members of The Ailey School Alumni Association (ASAA). 

The ASAA provides a network which allows alumni to stay connected with their peers across the globe and with the Ailey community. Alumni benefits include a discounted class rate, networking events, master classes, group rates on tickets to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City performances, and more. Please email us and let us know what you are up to or join our Facebook group to stay connected!

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