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Ailey Experience Atlanta

Presented with AREA Atlanta 

Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29, 2022

The Ailey Experience workshop series is designed to embody the diversity of the Ailey dancer with training in a variety of dance techniques while introducing dancers to the exciting world of performance in a fun, non-competitive environment.

This is a great opportunity for dancers of all levels to train with Ailey instructors, former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company members, and professional New York City dancers for a full week of daily technique classes and rehearsals culminating in a final performance showing for friends and family. Students will learn modern, ballet, and contemporary techniques as well as the rich history of Ailey’s signature style and how he changed the perception of American modern dance.

No experience is necessary and all levels are welcomed!

Pricing:

Full five-day workshop: $400

Sign Up for Ages 9-12

Sign Up for Ages 13+

*AREA Atlanta students are eligible for a discount, please contact your instructors or see you email for more details.

Ages 9-12 Schedule:

Monday, July 25

  • 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Horton with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Repertory Rehearsal with Martell Ruffin

  • 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Snack

  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Martell Ruffin

Tuesday, July 26

  • 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Contemporary with Martell Ruffin

  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

  • 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Snack

  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Wednesday, July 27

  • 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Horton with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Repertory Rehearsal with Martell Ruffin

  • 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Snack

  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Martell Ruffin

Thursday, July 28

  • 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Ballet with Martell Ruffin

  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

  • 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Snack

  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Friday, July 29

  • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Warm-Up

  • 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Rehearsal I

  • 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Rehearsal II

  • 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch

  • 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Prep for Performance

  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Studio Performance Showing

Ages 13+ Schedule:

Monday, July 25

  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Horton with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

  • 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Martell Ruffin

  • 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM Snack

  • 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Martell Ruffin

Tuesday, July 26

  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Contemporary with Martell Ruffin

  • 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

  • 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM Snack

  • 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Wednesday, July 27

  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Horton with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

  • 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Martell Ruffin

  • 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM Snack

  • 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Martell Ruffin

Thursday, July 28

  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Ballet with Martell Ruffin

  • 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

  • 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM Snack

  • 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Friday, July 29

  • 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM Warm-Up

  • 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM Rehearsal I

  • 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM Rehearsal II

  • 7:30 PM- 8:30 PM Studio Performance