Ailey Experience Online | Atlanta

Ailey Experience Atlanta

Presented with AREA Atlanta in Partnership with Destination Dance

Friday, February 19, 2021 - Sunday, February 21, 2021

Ailey Experience Atlanta celebrates over forty years of a rich partnership with the city’s most prominent arts and civic organizations. This year, we are proud to team up with AREA Atlanta to bring Ailey Experience online to the greater Atlanta area and across the country.

The Ailey Experience workshop series is designed to expand on Alvin Ailey’s life-long commitment to give dance back to the people by making dance accessible to everyone. The workshops give dancers the opportunity to study with prominent dancers in the field—this year all classes will be taught by leading company members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Ailey Experience embodies the diversity of the Ailey dancer with technique classes in Horton, contemporary, and West African, while introducing dancers to an exciting world of choreography, creativity, and fun in a non-competitive environment. Participants will also learn the rich history of Ailey’s signature style and how he changed the perception of American modern dance.

All levels are welcome, no prior dance experience required.

Dancers do not need to live in Atlanta to join Ailey Experience Atlanta.

Schedule:

Friday, February 19th

7:00pm - 8:00pm Alvin Ailey Global Influence Panel with Directors from the Ailey School, Ailey Camp, and Ailey Extension

Saturday, February 20th

2:00pm - 3:00pm Horton with Jeroboam Bozeman (Ages 8-12)
3:15pm - 4:15pm Ailey Repertory with Courtney Celeste Spears (Ages 8-12)
3:00pm - 4:00pm Horton with Yannick Lebrun (Ages 13+)
4:15pm - 5:15pm Ailey Repertory with Belén Indhira Pereyra (Ages 13+)
6:00pm - 7:15pm Open Modern Masterclass with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

Sunday, February 21st

2:00pm - 3:00pm Contemporary with Christopher R. Wilson (Ages 8-12)
3:15pm - 4:15pm Ailey Repertory with Solomon Dumas (Ages 8-12)
3:00pm - 4:00pm Contemporary with Christopher R. Wilson (Ages 13+)
4:15pm - 5:15pm Ailey Repertory with Solomon Dumas (Ages 13+)
6:00pm - 7:15pm Open West African Family Masterclass with Maguette Camara

Pricing:

Single Day Package (2 classes): $30

Two-Day Package (4 classes): $50

Single Masterclass: $25

Two Masterclasses: $40

Ailey Community Panel: Free

How it works:

Download Zoom on your computer or phone before your first class.
Watch your inbox for a personal Zoom link within an hour before class (it may be in spam).
Join class through the link and get dancing!

Questions? Read more about Ailey Extension Online classes and view FAQs at www.aileyextension.com/extension-online or email aileyextension@alvinailey.org

AREA Atlanta Dance

Destination Dance

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a member of the Atlanta arts community since the 1970s, has launched an initiative called “Destination Dance” in partnership with Atlanta arts and civic organizations, using the power of dance to engage with audiences, artists, teachers, and students.

Visit www.alvinailey.org/destinationdance for information about the diverse year-round programming at all of Destination Dance’s participating organizations – including performances & special events, classes & workshops, auditions, and more.

Ailey Experience Atlanta

Presented with AREA Atlanta in Partnership with Destination Dance

Friday, February 19, 2021 - Sunday, February 21, 2021

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