Thank you for joining us at Jazz at Lincoln Center for the Ailey Spirit Gala. Check back for more updates on upcoming Ailey Gala dates!

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Join us for the party of the year! This year’s gala returns with an extra special one-night-only Ailey spectacular celebrating the art and soul of dance to be held for the first time at the beautiful Jazz at Lincoln Center.

The evening starts with a can’t-miss performance created by choreographer (and former Ailey dancer) Hope Boykin, featuring the unmatched artistry of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater alongside the outstanding members of Ailey II, students from The Ailey School, the inspiring youngsters from AileyCamp. And for the first time ever, the event will include a special performance by Ailey Extension students. The evening continues after the performance with a festive soirée with dinner, music, and of course, dancing.

Proceeds from this spectacular one-night-only performance support Ailey’s vital programs for young people, including scholarships for talented students of The Ailey School and innovative Arts In Education & Community Programs like AileyCamp and public school residencies.

View and download a copy of the Ailey Spirit Gala Invitation

GALA HONORARY CHAIR
Andra Day

GALA CO-CHAIRS
Len & Emily Blavatnik
Dr. Danielle Robinson & Reverend Dwayne McClary
Daria L. & Eric J. Wallach

GALA SPONSOR

BENEFIT COMMITTEE
Deborah & Charles Adelman
Sarita Allen
Simin N. Allison
Eleanor S. Applewhaite
Bank of America
Pam & Jim Barkley
Joan Binstock & David Silvers
Lydia & Mats Carlston
Deneen Donnley
Agnes Gund
Hal Hayes
Cynthia Jones & Mark Testa
Peter Jueptner
Judith McDonough Kaminski & Joseph Kaminski
Jaishri & Vikas Kapoor
Angela and Robert Kissane
Victoria Lasdon & Donald J. Rose M.D.
Elizabeth & Arthur J. Mirante II / Savills
Raina & Jack Pitts
Lata N. Reddy
Smithe Sodine
Claudia Wagner & Don Lebowitz
Joan O’Meara Winant
Pamela D. Zilly & John H. Schaefer

AILEY AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE
Rasanah Goss (Co-Chair)
Dr. Diarra K. Lamar, MD (Co-Chair)

Kathleen Adams
Kehinde Akiwowo
Stephanie & Jon Barfield
Angelina Darrisaw
Janelle Faulk
Danielle Harris
Megan & Curtis Hogan
Claudine Holt, M.D.
Kabrielle McGee
Kelly Rodigas
Sean Williams
Marques Zak