Join the millions worldwide who have experienced the Ailey company in person. Our 2009-10 season is a celebration of Judith Jamison's 20th anniversary as Artistic Director.

Ailey II

Ailey II combines the best young modern dancers with outstanding emerging choreographers.

Ailey II on Tour

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Classes

Dance & Fitness Classes for Adults

The Ailey Extension offers "real classes for real people" (ages 16 and up). With more than 80 dance and fitness classes each week, there's something for everyone at any experience level.

Courses for Kids & Teens Ailey offers recreational courses and pre-professional training for kids and teens ages 2-17.

Professional Classes

The Ailey School offers open classes for dancers with three of more years of formal or professional dance training.

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Support

Join the Dance

Join Ailey as a Friend or Partner and enjoy special benefits while helping to develop and expand Ailey's artistic, cultural and educational programs.

Other Ways to Give

Create your own legacy with giving options that provide benefits to you while permanently endowing Ailey's stirring performances for future generations.

Special Events

Our galas celebrate the artistry of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and provide a festive backdrop to raise necessary funds for the Foundation's various programs.

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Shop

New Collection

View the latest collection of Ailey branded merchandise for 2010.

Blues Suite CD

Music from the ballet that launched the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958.

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Engage

Blog

Join the conversation on Ailey's Blog.

Ailey in the News

Ailey media coverage and press releases

Watch & Listen

Clips of performances and classes on Ailey's Vimeo channel

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About

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was founded in 1958 by dancer, choreographer and visionary Alvin Ailey, to bring African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world.