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Friends of Alvin Ailey

By becoming a Friend of Alvin Ailey, you allow the Ailey organization to share dance with people digitally and on stages around the globe. Your generous support funds the creation of new works, provides scholarships for talented young dancers, and impacts generations through arts-in-education opportunities like AileyCamp. By making a gift today, you help Ailey fulfill its mission of bringing dance back to the people.

Donor, $75

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

Sustainer, $150

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

Leader, $300

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

Patron, $500

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

Sponsor, $800

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

  • Two passes to an Open Rehearsal of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Semi-annual  Newsletter  including Special Ailey Insights

  • Advance Notice for Ailey’s NYC engagements

  • Complimentary Ailey Extension Class

  • 40% Discount on select tickets to see Ailey at New York City Center*

  • Opportunity to Observe Ailey II (in-person when possible)

  • Recognition in Ailey’s Donor Listing

  • Special Friends of Alvin Ailey Workshop

  • Complimentary Refreshments during Ailey II Season

  • Friends of Alvin Ailey Virtual Conversations

  • Access to the VIP Lounge during Ailey’s engagements at New York City Center and Lincoln Center (when possible, with safety precautions)

  • Zoom Q&A with Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing

Introducing Ailey Virtual Worldwide Membership

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$250 or $21 per month

*Friends of Alvin Ailey 40% savings apply to tickets regularly priced $55-$139 that are purchased between 12pm Oct 12 and 9pm Nov 22, 2021. Limit 6 tickets per performance. Valid for all performances. Not valid for the Opening Night Gala post-performance event. Standard service and facility fees apply.

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