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

*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 Christopher Jackson
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Snack
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Tuesday, July 26

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Contemporary with Christopher Jackson
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 Christopher Jackson

Wednesday, July 27

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Horton with Lisa Johnson-Willingham
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Repertory Rehearsal with Christopher Jackson
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Snack
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Thursday, July 28

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Contemporary with Christopher Jackson
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 Christopher Jackson

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 Contemporary with Christopher Jackson
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 Christopher Jackson

Tuesday, July 26

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Horton with Lisa Johnson-Willingham
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Christopher Jackson
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 Contemporary with Christopher Jackson
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 Christopher Jackson

Thursday, July 28

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Horton with Lisa Johnson-Willingham
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM Repertory Rehearsal with Christopher Jackson
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