Ailey's Response to COVID-19
Update as of September 29, 2022
Throughout our 63-year history, the Ailey organization has brought people together through dance.
Your health and safety are of the utmost importance to us, which is why we continue to maintain rigorous health and safety protocols at the Joan Weill Center for Dance as well as on company tours. Explore this page to learn more about our COVID-19 response throughout the Ailey organization.
We greatly appreciate your continued support and understanding during this time. If you have any questions or concerns about the information provided, please contact us.
See Ailey Live
The safety of our audiences, artists, crew, and staff is our top priority. To foster an environment of safety and comfort, please reference each venue's website for the latest COVID-19 safety protocols for audience members.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to New York City Center, November 30-December 24, 2022. Approved masks must be worn by all audience members at all times. CDC guidelines state that bandanas, gaiters, or masks with vents/valves are not approved masks.
New York City Center is committed to following the latest health and safety protocols established by the CDC, local government, and unions. For the latest updates, please visit nycitycenter.org.
New York City Center COVID Protocols
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back on tour! Check out the schedule and join us in a city near you. Check each venue's website for the latest COVID-19 safety protocols.
Ailey II
Ailey II is back on tour! Check out the schedule and join us in a city near you. Check each venue's website for the latest COVID-19 safety protocols.
Visit the Joan Weill Center for Dance
Ailey has developed a comprehensive plan, Ailey Forward, for reopening the Joan Weill Center for Dance. Learn more:
The Ailey School
The Ailey School is continuing many of its in-person classes for the 2022-23 academic year for the Professional Division and Junior Division programs with safety protocols in place. The School will send email updates to current parents and students, and the most current information will also be posted at the following links:
Please visit our COVID FAQs page often, as we are updating this information regularly.
Ailey Extension
Ailey Extension currently offers over 30 in-person classes at the Ailey Studios and over 30 online classes for our global community. View Ailey Extension's full class schedule.
Extensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place for all Extension in-person classes including vaccination requirements, a mask mandate, daily health screenings, and more. Read Ailey Extension's COVID-19 Safety Protocols and FAQs here.
Please email aileyextension@alvinailey.org with any questions.
Ailey Studio & Theater Rentals
We are excited to begin booking space at The Ailey Studios again. The Ailey Citigroup Theater has begun renting in mid 2022 and we are accepting requests for studio rehearsal space June - August. Please continue to submit requests via our website at aileyrentals.com where we will also post any significant updates or changes to availability.
Not ready to join us in person?
Engage with us online and support from afar!
Ailey All Access
We invite you to stay connected online through "Ailey All Access," our digital content initiative, where you can view full-length performance videos, dancer-created content, online dance and fitness classes, and more:
Support Ailey
We remain committed to doing everything we can to continue serving our community while supporting our dedicated dancers, instructors, and staff who are all part of preserving Alvin Ailey’s legacy. We hope you will join us in these efforts by making a donation:
