About This Class

This class will teach students the basic fundamentals of the Horton technique, the foundation of choreography performed by the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. The class will consist of studies to stretch and strengthen different areas of the body. Many of the beginning level studies which are taught will include flat backs, primitive squat, lateral stretches, release swings, leg swings, deep lunges, and T positions. Simple combinations are taught to introduce musicality and dynamics to the beginning dancer's vocabulary.

Please note that this class takes place at the Ailey Studios in-person but is also available to stream from home using an online class card. Sign up for Online Horton >

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How In-Studio Classes Work

1. Sign up for class in advance, no on-site sign-ups will be permitted.

2. Provide the following health screening information before arriving at Ailey:

• Proof of full vaccination (second dose no later than two weeks before first class) uploaded to MindBody account.

• A one-time negative COVID-19 PCR test result (taken no earlier than 5 days before your first class back) uploaded to MindBody account.

• An at-home temperature reading below 100.4 and screening questions via our HealthCheck app (www.alvinailey.org/extension/healthcheck).

3. Arrive at the Ailey Studios with your mask and dance clothes on. Locker rooms are currently unavailable.

4. Dance! Social distancing measures are active throughout the Ailey building.

Failure to provide health screening information prior to arriving at the Ailey Studios will result in the cancellation of your class and you will not be permitted into the building.

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Please note that registration opens 5 days before class. Registration is currently limited to 18 students to abide by social distancing guidelines and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.