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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.
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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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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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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.
Our prestigious faculty trains 3,000 students annually in our Professional Division and Junior Division programs for aspiring dancers.
The Ailey Extension Now everyone can dance at Ailey with our "real classes for real people." Choose from 25+ different dance and fitness techniques.
Arts In Education Ailey's communty programs are committed to bringing dance to classrooms, communities and people throughout the world.
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Ailey II 2010 Tour

Ailey II 2010 Tour
Chicago, IL
August 28, 2010
Chicago Dance Festival
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Kansas City, MO
September 9 -11, 2010
Folly Theater
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Lyon, France
September 15 - 26, 2010
Theatres de Celestins/Dance Biennale
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Ithaca, NY
October 13, 2010
State Theater of Ithaca
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Kingston, Ontario, Canada
October 15, 2010
The Grand Theatre
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St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
October 16, 2010
David S. Howes Theatre
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Parkersburg, WV
October 21, 2010
West Virginia University / College Activities Center
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Shepherdstown, WV
October 22, 2010
Frank Center Concert Hall
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Germantown, MD
October 23, 2010
Blackrock Center for the Arts
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Cheverly, MD
October 24, 2010
The Publick Playhouse
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Slippery Rock, PA
October 29, 2010
Miller Auditorium
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Columbus, OH
October 30, 2010
Riffe Center, Capitol Theater
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Carbondale, IL
November 2, 2010
Shryrock Auditorium
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Appleton, WI
November 5, 2010
Fox Cities PAC Mainstage
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University Park, IL
November 6, 2010
Center for Performing Arts
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Neuss, Germany
November 11, 2010
Tanzwochen
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Ludwigshafen, Germany
November 13, 2010
Theater im Pfalzbau
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Merignac, France
November 16 - 17, 2010
Le Pin Galant
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Blagnac, France
November 19 - 21, 2010
Odyssud
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Glasgow, Scotland
February 22 - 23, 2011
Glasgow King's Theatre
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Nottingham, England
February 25 - 26, 2011
Nottingham Playhouse
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Brighton, England
March 1 - 2, 2011
Brighton Dome
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Bournemouth, England
March 4 - 5, 2011
Bournemouth Pavillion
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Truro, Cornwell, England
March 8 - 9, 2011
Truro Hall
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Belfast, Ireland
March 11 - 12, 2011
Belfast Grand Opera House
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Salford, England
March 15 - 16, 2011
Salford Lowry
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