The Ailey School

Leyland Simmons is a graduate of the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York City and a former member of Ailey II and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Mr. Simmons has also performed with the New York City Ballet, Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, Forces of Nature Dance Company, Nathan Trice’s/Rituals, George Faison and Ballet X. Leyland has also performed at Jacob’s Pillow, the Cincinnati, Moscow and Miami International Ballet Festivals. Leyland is a sought after teacher and has also appeared in numerous film, television, and print projects such as the History Channel's Honor Deferred, The Conan O’Brien Show, YRB magazine, Law and Order, Starbucks Red Campaign, Puma, and Sansha. Mr. Simmons is also a graduate of the Workshop in Business Opportunities and a certified teacher in the ABT Pre-Primary to Level Three Curriculum.