Ailey's Response to COVID-19
Update as of February 24, 2023
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 follow the latest health and safety protocols established by the CDC, local government, and unions 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. Starting March 1, 2023, masks will no longer be required, but strongly encouraged. The masking policy will remain in effect for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II dancers and crew, and anyone working in direct contact with these individuals.
We continue to monitor case levels, prioritizing the safety of our community. In the event of another COVID-19 surge or a new variant of concern arises, our guidance will adjust accordingly.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back on tour! Check out the schedule and join us in a city near you. Please reference each venue's website for the latest COVID-19 safety protocols for audience members.
Ailey II
Ailey II returns to the Ailey Citigroup Theater, March 22-April 2, 2023. Approved masks are encouraged, but not required to attend the performance at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. CDC guidelines state that bandanas, gaiters, or masks with vents/valves are not approved masks.
Ailey II is back on tour! Check out the schedule and join us in a city near you. Please reference each venue's website for the latest COVID-19 safety protocols for audience members.
Visit the Joan Weill Center for Dance
Starting March 1, 2023, the Joan Weill Center for Dance will be a mask-optional environment. While masks will still be encouraged, they will not be mandatory. The masking policy will remain in effect for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II dancers and crew, and anyone working in direct contact with these individuals.
We continue to monitor case levels, prioritizing the safety of our community. In the event of another COVID-19 surge or a new variant of concern arises, our guidance will adjust accordingly.
The Ailey School
The Ailey School has resumed its in-person classes for the 2022-23 academic year for the Professional Division and Junior Division programs. 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 both in-person classes at the Ailey Studios and online classes for our global community via Zoom. View Ailey Extension's full class schedule.
As of January 3, 2023, Ailey no longer requires proof of vaccination for Extension students and staff. We encourage all people entering the Joan Weill Center for Dance to stay up-to-date on available vaccines.
Read Ailey Extension's COVID-19 Safety Protocols and FAQs here. Please email aileyextension@alvinailey.org with any questions.
Ailey Studio & Theater Rentals
The Ailey Studios are accepting requests for studio and theater rentals. Please continue to submit your requests through aileyrentals.com.
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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:
