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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Join the millions worldwide who have experienced the Ailey company in person.
Washington, D.C. Benefit
Celebrating Robert Battle’s inaugural season as Artistic Director.
Washington, D.C.
Opening Night Gala
February 7, 2012
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.
Series 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.
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.
Special Events
The Ailey organization hosts three fundraising galas each year, attracting luminaries in business, philanthropy, and entertainment from around the globe.
New Collection
Our 2011-12 collection features t-shirts and accessories in vibrant color, plus a variety of souvenirs that celebrate the artistry of Ailey.
2011-2012 Season Poster
Ailey’s 2011-2012 official season poster features Kirven James Boyd in “Sinner Man” from the dance masterpiece Revelations. Photo by Andrew Eccles.
Size 14 x 22.
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.
Ailey II
Since 1974, Ailey II has been a peerless showcase for rising young dancers and choreographers.
Ailey II 2012 Tour
Ailey II 2012 North American Tour Schedule
Hamilton, Bermuda
Ruth Seaton James Centre/Bermuda Dance Festival
January 23-24, 2012
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Birmingham, AL
January 27, 2012
Alys Stevens Center
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Chattanooga, TN
January 28, 2012
Tivoli Theatre/ Ballet TN
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Sewanee, TN
January 30, 2012
Sewanee University of the South/ Guerry Hall
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Cookeville, TN
January 31, 2012
Tennessee Tech
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Clarksdale, MS
February 2, 2012
Clarksdale Civic Auditorium
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Bloomington, IL
February 4, 2012
Bloomington Center for Performing Arts
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Gary, IN
February 7, 2012
Westside Theatre Guild
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Brookfield, WI
February 11, 2012
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
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Tyler, TX
February 14, 2012
University of Texas Tyler/ R. Don Cowan PAC
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Lubbock, TX
February 17, 2012
Texas Tech University
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Fort Worth, TX
February 20, 2012
Bass Performance Hall
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Victoria, TX
February 24, 2012
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts
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Corpus Christi, TX
February 25, 2012
Richardson Auditorium
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Clinton, SC
February 29, 2012
Presbyterian College
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Florence, SC
March 1, 2012
Francis Marion University
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Greensboro, NC
March 2, 2012
Carolina Theatre
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Winchester, VA
March 8, 2012
Shenandoah College
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Salisbury, MD
March 9-10, 2012
Salisbury State University
Deerfield, MA
April 9, 2012
Deerfield Academy
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New York, NY
April 18-29, 2012
The Ailey Citigroup Theater
Performance Times TBD
Following the North American Tour, Ailey II Performs in Luxemburg & Germany
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxemburg
May 6, 2012
Théâtre de la Ville d’Esch
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Coesfeld, Germany
May 8, 2012
Konzert Theater
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Fulda, Germany
May 10, 2012
Schlosstheater
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Friedrichshafen, Germany
May 12, 2012 at 7:30pm
Graf-Zeppelin-Haus
Furth, Germany
May 17-19, 2012
Stadttheater
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Bonn, Germany
May 22-23, 2012
Opernhaus Theater Bonn
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