In December 2004, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, and The Ailey School moved to their permanent home at The Joan Weill Center for Dance, located at 405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue) in Manhattan.  In 2017, the Center was expanded and renovated with the creation of the Elaine Wynn & Family Education Wing, which includes four additional rehearsal studios and two academic classrooms.

In total, this beautiful glass-encased building – the largest building dedicated to dance in New York City – now houses 16 climate-controlled studios equipped with sprung floors, pianos, sound systems and state-of-the-art acoustics; the fully-equipped, 275-seat Ailey Citigroup Theater; physical therapy facilities; the Ailey Boutique; a library; student and faculty lounges; and administrative offices for the entire Ailey organization.

Located in New York City's midtown west area, the Ailey Studios are easily accessible by public transportation.

General Building Tours

Tours of Ailey’s home at The Joan Weill Center for Dance must be reserved in advance.

To make a reservation call 212-405-9000 or complete the Contact Us form.
If you have 10 or more people in your group, please email our Group Coordinator.

The Joan Weill Center for Dance is easily accessible by New York City public transportation. We are located at the northwest corner of 55th Street and 9th Avenue.

Directions

By Subway

• Take the 1, A, C, B or D trains to the 59th St./Columbus Circle.
• Take the N, R, Q or W trains to the 57th St. Station (at 7th Avenue).
• Take the C or E trains to the 50th St. Station (at 8th Avenue).

By Bus

• Take the M57 bus cross-town to 9th Avenue.
• Take the M11 bus to 55th St. and 9th Avenue.

By Commuter Train

• If you are using the Long Island Rail Road or NJ Transit, transfer to the uptown 1, A or C trains to 59th St./Columbus Circle.
• Metro North riders can take the Shuttle or 7 train from Grand Central to Times Square and transfer to the A or C trains uptown to 59th St./ Columbus Circle.

Parking

Please note that Ailey does not have a dedicated parking garage.  However, the area does support numerous options, including:

• Rapid Park: 411 West 55th (right next door to Ailey on same side of street)
• Central Parking System: 345 West 58th St. (between 8th and 9th Aves)
• 330 West Fifty Six Corporation: 330 West 56th St. (between 8th and 9th Aves)
• Manhattan Parking Group: 505 West 55th Street @ 10th Avenue
• Imperial Parking: 300 West 55th St @ 8th Avenue
• Icon Parking Systems: 815 10th Ave @ 54th St.

Direcciones en español

En Metro

• Tome los trenes 1, A, C, B o D hasta la calle 59, parada Columbus Circle.
• Tome los trenes N, R, Q o W para la parada de la calle 57 en la 7ma avenida.
• Tome los trenes C o E para la parada de la calle 50 en la 8va avenida.

En Autobús

• Tome el autobús M57 que atraviesa la ciudad para la 9na avenida.
• Tome el autobús M11 para la calle 55 y la 9na avenida.

En Tren De Cercanías

• Si está usando el Long Island Rail Road o NJ Transit, cambiese a los trenes A o C para la parada Columbus Circle en la calle 59. 
• Si utiliza el Metro Norte puede tomar el autobus de transferencia ó el tren 7 desde Grand Central hasta Times Square y transferirse a los trenes A ó C para la parada Columbus Circle en la calle 59.

Indications en français

En Métro

• Prennez la 1, A, C, B ou D trains à la Saint-59e / Columbus Circle.
• Prennez la N, R, Q ou W trains à la Saint-57e Station (à la 7e Avenue).
• Prennez la C ou E trains à la Saint-50e Station (à la 8e Avenue).

En Bus

• Prennez le bus M57 qui traverse la ville à la 9e Avenue.
• Prennez le bus M11 jusqu'à la Saint-55e et 9e Avenue.

Par Train De Banlieue

• Si vous utilisez le Long Island Rail Road ou NJ Transit, transférez à l'Uptown 1, A ou C trains pour la Saint-59e / Columbus Circle.
• Metro coureurs du Nord peuvent prendre la navette ou 7 train de Grand Central jusqu'à Times Square et transférez à l'A ou C trains uptown pour la Saint-59e / Columbus Circle.

日本の行き方

地下鉄で

第59セント/コロンバスサークルに1 、 A、C 、 BまたはD列を取ります。（ 7番街で） 57セント駅にN 、 R 、 QまたはW列車を取ります。（第8回アベニュー） 50セント駅にCやE列を取ります。

バスで

ナインスアベニューにM57バスクロス町を取ります。第55回セントとナインスアベニューにM11のバスをご利用ください。

通勤電車で

Visit our home in the heart of NYC and experience Ailey in a whole new way.

The Ailey Studios at The Joan Weill Center for Dance is the ultimate destination for dancers of all ages and levels.  Home to the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the largest building dedicated to dance in New York City, the Ailey Studios offer numerous options for unique group experiences, including private and open classes in a variety of techniques from around the world, class observations, building tours, discounted tickets to Ailey performances, and more.

Our Group Coordinator will work with you to design a package tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you are looking for a corporate team-building activity or a quintessential New York experience with your friends, the Ailey Studios has something just for you. We look forward to welcoming you into our home.

Location and Directions

Group Rates and Package Options

Rates and packages are provided as examples. Our Group Visits Coordinator will work with you to plan a personalized event for your group's interests and budget. 
 

Regular Open Classes

Minimum purchase of 10 classes: $19/class (Save $3/class)
Minimum purchase of 50 classes: $18/class (Save $4/class)

Open Class group rates include assistance with scheduling.  Subject to an administrative fee of 5%. Group leader must pay for all classes in advance, two weeks prior to arrival.  Participants may not pay for classes individually.  All participants must be age 16 or older.
 

Private Classes

60-minute class: approx. $31/person or $310 flat rate for groups with fewer than 10 participants
90-minute class: approx. $35/person or $350 flat rate for groups with fewer than 10 participants

Accompanist fees apply for classes requiring live musical accompaniment, i.e. ballet. Subject to an administrative fee of 5%.  Discounts available for groups of 20 or more.
 

Additional Options

• Add a tour of our world-class facility: $8/person or $75 flat rate for groups with fewer than 10 participants
• Add observation of an Ailey class: $8/person or $75 flat rate for groups with fewer than 10 participants
• Add tickets to an Ailey performance in NYC: regular prices are $29-$159/person
  • seasonal availability
  • discounts up to 20% off are available for groups of 10 or more people
     

Corporate Events

Suggested for groups of 10 or more.  Reasonable rates available upon request.  Subject to an administrative fee of 5%.
 

Refund Policy

There are no refunds after final payment, due prior to arrival.  Cancellation of any group visit package will incur a cancellation fee.