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Ailey Experience 2024

The Ailey Experience workshops provide young dancers of all experience levels the opportunity to study with leading Ailey instructors and former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company members in their hometown. Students will train in a variety of techniques while learning the rich history of Ailey’s signature style and how he changed the perception of American modern dance. Join us in a city near you!

Upcoming Cities:

New York, NY

August 5-9, 2024

Location: The Ailey Studios at the Joan Weill Center for Dance

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Past Cities:

Charlotte, NC

January 27-28, 2024

Location: Northwest School of the Arts

Presented in Partnership with Northwest School of the Arts


Dallas, TX

February 10-11, 2024

Location: Dallas Black Dance Theater

Atlanta, GA

February 24-25, 2024

Location: Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts

Presented in Partnership with AREA Atlanta


Washington, D.C.

February 24-25, 2024

Location: Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Presented in Partnership with Duke Ellington School of the Arts


Detroit, MI

March 2-3, 2024

Location: Wayne State University

Philadelphia, PA

March 9, 2024

Location: The University of the Arts

Presented in Partnership with Living Arts Dance