The Ailey Extension embodies Mr. Ailey's legacy that dance comes from the people and that it should be given back to the people by making dance accessible to everyone. Whether you haven't taken a dance class in 20 years, take class regularly, or have never danced a step, The Ailey Extension has dance and fitness classes designed especially for you.

In the words of our inspirational Artistic Director, Judith Jamison, "If you can get yourself in the door, you can take a class!"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

GET FIT in 2010
Our robust weekly schedule of fitness classes includes Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, and more.
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SUMMER 2010 WORKSHOPS
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REGISTER NOW for Tiny Steps & Teen Dance
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SWING with CLYDE WILDER

Harlem's Clyde Wilder, dance impresario of the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Swing and Blues comes to the Ailey Extension to teach monthly 4-week Swing courses.

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MONSTERS OF HIPHOP

Monsters of HipHop will provide an evening master class series, bringing talented dancers together with top dance professionals in a fun and challenging environment. Monsters’ affiliated talent agencies (MSA, BLOC, CTG) will be scouting for talent.

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LADIES GET DOWN

In honor of Women’s History Month, the event will feature seven dance workshop classes taught by some of New York’s top female hip-hop artists.

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CLASSES with MADAME DARVASH

Madame Darvash returns to the Ailey Extension as a guest teacher in January through May of 2010.

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