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Revelations Group Packages

May 12 – June 30
Reserve a private Revelations master class with your group. To complete the experience, add on tickets to Lincoln Center to see the Ailey company perform it June 12–16.

Sabar Performance Workshop with Babacar

May 25 - June 9
Learn the traditional technique and choreography of this African dance form. Culminates with two performances for the World Dance Celebration.

Ballet with Madame Darvash

Instructor: Madame Gabriela Darvash
May 28 - June 20
Learn Madame Darvash's secrets to developing the art of an effortless performance and allow her method to change your life.

KRIYE BODE: 8th Annual Colloquium on Haitian Dance & Drum

Instructor: Peniel Guerrier
June 1 - 2
Participate in interactive and riveting lectures on Haitian Folkloric dance, followed by dance classes and drum circles. Concludes with a performance.

SharQui® Bellydance with Choreography & Workout

June 10 -11
Learn contemporary bellydance choreography with Oreet.

World Dance Celebration Performance

June 15 & 16
The World Dance Celebration brings together all communities to celebrate and share the rich heritage from around the world.

NYC Dance Week: FREE House Dance Class

Instructor: Eddie Stockton
June 29
In celebration of New York City’s annual dance event, the Ailey Extension is pleased to offer a FREE House Dance class with Eddie Stockton.

2013 Horton Pedagogy Workshop

Instructor: Ana Marie Forsythe
July 8 - 12 (session 1) / July 15 - 19 (session 2)
These exclusive workshops give teachers an opportunity to have an in-depth review of Horton studies.

Fabrice Herrault Ballet Summer Intensive

August 5 – 16
Renowned ballet instructor Fabrice Herrault and guest teachers present the acclaimed 2-week ballet intensive.

The Ailey Experience 2-Week Dance Student Workshop

August 5 - 16
An absolutely unique New York experience for dance students ages 12-21.

Finis Jhung's Annual Ballet Teacher Workshop

Instructor: Finis Jhung
August 10-11
At this workshop, you will learn the "untaught" preparations which can make a world of difference for you and your students.

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