Opportunities for Young Patrons

Opportunities for Young Patrons

Join our dynamic group of supporters aged 21 to 45 committed to carrying on the legacy of visibility, representation, and access to the arts established by the visionary Alvin Ailey. Young Patrons Circle members enjoy access to in-person and virtual opportunities to deepen their relationship with the Ailey organization and network with other young leaders. 

By joining or renewing today you will enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting Alvin Ailey's mission to inspire, educate, and uplift through dance.

Young Patrons Circle Individual, $400

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Ailey’s New York City Center Season

  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including Young Patrons Circles reception

  • Quarterly Happy Hours and Networking Events

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  • Advanced notice of upcoming Ailey events or performances

  • Inclusion in the members listing on Ailey’s website

  • Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year

  • Invitation to preview Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey's engagements at New York City Center

  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Ailey’s NYC and tour performances

  • 2 complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event

  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips

  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Ailey’s New York City Center Season

  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including Young Patrons Circles reception

  • Quarterly Happy Hours and Networking Events

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  • Advanced notice of upcoming Ailey events or performances

  • Inclusion in the members listing on Ailey’s website

  • Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year

  • Invitation to preview Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey's engagements at New York City Center

  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Ailey’s NYC and tour performances

  • 2 complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event

  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips

  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events

Young Patrons Circle Plus One, $650

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Ailey’s New York City Center Season

  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including Young Patrons Circles reception

  • Quarterly Happy Hours and Networking Events

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  • Advanced notice of upcoming Ailey events or performances

  • Inclusion in the members listing on Ailey’s website

  • Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year

  • Invitation to preview Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey's engagements at New York City Center

  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Ailey’s NYC and tour performances

  • 2 complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event

  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips

  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Ailey’s New York City Center Season

  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including Young Patrons Circles reception

  • Quarterly Happy Hours and Networking Events

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  • Advanced notice of upcoming Ailey events or performances

  • Inclusion in the members listing on Ailey’s website

  • Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year

  • Invitation to preview Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey's engagements at New York City Center

  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Ailey’s NYC and tour performances

  • 2 complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event

  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips

  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events

Young Patrons Circle Platinum , $1,250

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Ailey’s New York City Center Season

  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including Young Patrons Circles reception

  • Quarterly Happy Hours and Networking Events

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  • Advanced notice of upcoming Ailey events or performances

  • Inclusion in the members listing on Ailey’s website

  • Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year

  • Invitation to preview Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey's engagements at New York City Center

  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Ailey’s NYC and tour performances

  • 2 complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event

  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips

  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Ailey’s New York City Center Season

  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including Young Patrons Circles reception

  • Quarterly Happy Hours and Networking Events

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  • Advanced notice of upcoming Ailey events or performances

  • Inclusion in the members listing on Ailey’s website

  • Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year

  • Invitation to preview Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey's engagements at New York City Center

  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Ailey’s NYC and tour performances

  • 2 complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event

  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips

  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events

Young Patrons Circle Platinum+, $1,500

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Ailey’s New York City Center Season

  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including Young Patrons Circles reception

  • Quarterly Happy Hours and Networking Events

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  • Advanced notice of upcoming Ailey events or performances

  • Inclusion in the members listing on Ailey’s website

  • Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year

  • Invitation to preview Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey's engagements at New York City Center

  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Ailey’s NYC and tour performances

  • 2 complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event

  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips

  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events

  • Complimentary ticket to Young Patrons Circle Night during Ailey’s New York City Center Season

  • Invitation to a preview or performance of Ailey II, including Young Patrons Circles reception

  • Quarterly Happy Hours and Networking Events

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  • Advanced notice of upcoming Ailey events or performances

  • Inclusion in the members listing on Ailey’s website

  • Discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension class

  • Entitles members to bring a guest to all members-only events throughout the year

  • Invitation to preview Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey's engagements at New York City Center

  • Opportunity to purchase House Seats for Ailey’s NYC and tour performances

  • 2 complimentary tickets to Young Patrons Circle Night OR Ailey Partners Night with a third option to use one ticket to attend each event

  • Invitation to join International Ailey Partners trips

  • Invitation to all Ailey Partners level opportunities and events

Please note, Donor Advised Funds and Matching gifts cannot be applied to the nondeductible value of your membership.

 

Current Young Patrons Circle Members

 

More Information

For more information on joining the Young Patrons Circle,
please call 212-405-9600 or email youngpatrons@alvinailey.org.

Please explore our Ailey Partners and Friends of Alvin Ailey membership pages if you are interested in supporting Ailey outside of a Young Patrons Circle membership. Both levels offer membership benefits at varied giving levels while working to uphold Mr. Ailey’s mission to deliver dance back to the people.

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