The Ailey Legacy Circle recognizes and honors the generous donors who have made a bequest or other planned gift to Ailey. Through their generosity Ailey Legacy Circle members have supported Ailey’s inspiring performances around the globe, world-class training programs, and innovative arts-in-education initiatives and community programs—helping to ensure the continued vitality of these programs that use the beauty and humanity of the African American heritage and other cultures to unite people of all races, ages and backgrounds.

You are eligible for membership in Ailey Legacy Circle if you:

• Make a Bequest
• Make a Gift of Life Insurance
• Make a Gift of Retirement Assets

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Benefits of Ailey Legacy Circle Membership

• Season passes to Ailey’s VIP Lounge at New York City Center and Lincoln Center
• Two passes to an open rehearsal at New York City Center
• Exclusive members-only information and updates
• Special recognition in the Ailey Legacy Circle section of performance programs

Provide Support for a Specific Purpose

General Operating

When you support our General Operations, you are funding all activities of the Ailey organization and creating a stable base from which Ailey can thrive financially, expand artistically and fulfill our mission—to provide dance performances, training and community programs for everyone.

New Works

You can provide support for Ailey’s commissioning of new works, furthering our commitment to building a diverse repertory and nurturing the growth of talented dancers and choreographers.

Scholarships

You can help us provide vital financial assistance through scholarships for The Ailey School’s most talented and deserving young dancers.

Arts In Education & Community Programs

You can support our unique educational initiatives across the country, allowing Ailey’s Arts In Education & Community Programs to reach nearly 100,000 people each year.

AileyCamp

You can help maintain and expand AileyCamp, our innovative summer camps that use dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Endowment Fund

Make a lasting impact on any of the above programs by designating your gift to Ailey’s endowment. A growing endowment will further unleash Ailey’s potential and allow the organization to continue to transcend boundaries in all of its programs and inspire generations for years to come.

If restricted to a specific purpose, please speak with our Development Office first, to ensure that your gift is structured to accomplish your wishes and objectives.