Ailey's Response to COVID-19
Update as of April 7, 2021
Throughout our 62-year history, the Ailey organization has brought people together through dance. The health and safety of our patrons, artists, students, and employees is our paramount concern, and so Ailey is suspending our upcoming activities in light of the current public health crisis.
In the meantime, 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:
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:
Ailey has developed a comprehensive plan, Ailey Forward, for reopening the Joan Weill Center for Dance. Learn more:
We greatly appreciate your continued support and understanding during this time.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
If you have tickets for a cancelled Ailey performance, please contact the sales outlet from which you purchased your ticket to learn what their event cancellation policies are.
Please check page for updates or cancellations of upcoming performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Ailey II
Because of COVID-19, all of Ailey II’s scheduled performances through June of 2021 have been cancelled. With great disappointment, the Ailey II company has been placed on hiatus until July 2021. We look forward to Ailey II’s return and the opportunity to share the country’s best young dance talent with audiences during the 2021–22 season.
The Ailey School
The Ailey School is making adjustments to the upcoming school year schedule for the Professional Division and Junior Division programs. The School will continue to 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 often, as we are updating this page regularly.
Ailey Extension
Extension classes have temporarily moved online. A daily schedule of live classes as well as recorded class sessions can be found here:
Ailey Extension - Keep Dancing
All Extension class cards will be paused while are studios are closed and adjustments will be made upon the student’s next visit. Kids & Teens classes will be rescheduled upon reopening.
Please email aileyextension@alvinailey.org with any concerns.
Read about the Ailey Extension reopening plan
Ailey Studio & Theater Rentals
If you have rented studio or theater space from Ailey and wish to cancel your event, please email Alaric Hahn, Director of Studio & Theater Operations, at ahahn@alvinailey.org or Kris Carr, Associate Director of Studio Operations at kcarr@alvinailey.org.
