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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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Join Ailey as a Friend or Partner and enjoy special benefits while helping to develop and expand Ailey's artistic, cultural and educational programs.
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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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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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Membership and Support
On stage, our dancers enthrall audiences through electrifying performances. In The Ailey School our professional dance teachers offer high caliber dance training to students. In the community and schools, Ailey works to enrich the lives of young people through innovative outreach programs.
In order to continue to develop and expand Ailey’s artistic, cultural and educational programs for people around the world and those just around the block, we need your help!
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The New Works Fund provides support for the creation and presentation of works new to Ailey’s repertory. |
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The Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for talented young dancers studying at The Ailey School. |
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The Arts In Education Fund supports Ailey’s diverse public school and community programs that serve inner-city public school children and disadvantaged youths across the nation. |
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The AileyCamp Fund helps to maintain and to expand our innovative summer day camp for at-risk youths. AileyCamp uses dance to encourage self-awareness, build self-esteem, and strengthen self-discipline for inner-city youths ages 11-14. |
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The General Operating Fund supports all of the programs and activities of Ailey, and creates a stable financial base from which the organization can thrive economically and expand artistically. |
Live outside of the New York area?
We offer special benefits to those who live outside of the NYC vicinity. Join at the Sponsor or Partner levels and enjoy VIP house seats and personal assistance with ticket orders for Ailey performances in your area.
A copy of the latest annual financial report may be obtained by writing to: New York State Office of Charities Registration, Albany, NY 12231
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Honorary and Memorial Gifts
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