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Friends of Alvin Ailey

With the support of our Friends, Ailey reaches nearly 500,000 people around the world each year. Your annual gift will help bring breathtaking performances to communities around the world, provide students across the country the opportunity to unlock their creative potential through innovative outreach programs, and help make young dancers’ dreams become a reality.

Donor, $75

  • Two passes to an open rehearsal at New York City Center

  • Exclusive members-only information and updates

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class at the Ailey studios

  • Advance notice for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances and access to Friends Tickets for our New York City engagements

  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Invitation to an exclusive Ailey II studio showing and a reception with the dancers

  • Recognition in Ailey performance programs

  • Season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center

  • Invitation to an exclusive preview of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Two passes to an open rehearsal at New York City Center

  • Exclusive members-only information and updates

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class at the Ailey studios

  • Advance notice for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances and access to Friends Tickets for our New York City engagements

  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Invitation to an exclusive Ailey II studio showing and a reception with the dancers

  • Recognition in Ailey performance programs

  • Season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center

  • Invitation to an exclusive preview of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

Sustainer, $150

  • Two passes to an open rehearsal at New York City Center

  • Exclusive members-only information and updates

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class at the Ailey studios

  • Advance notice for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances and access to Friends Tickets for our New York City engagements

  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Invitation to an exclusive Ailey II studio showing and a reception with the dancers

  • Recognition in Ailey performance programs

  • Season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center

  • Invitation to an exclusive preview of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Two passes to an open rehearsal at New York City Center

  • Exclusive members-only information and updates

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class at the Ailey studios

  • Advance notice for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances and access to Friends Tickets for our New York City engagements

  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Invitation to an exclusive Ailey II studio showing and a reception with the dancers

  • Recognition in Ailey performance programs

  • Season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center

  • Invitation to an exclusive preview of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

Patron, $400

  • Two passes to an open rehearsal at New York City Center

  • Exclusive members-only information and updates

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class at the Ailey studios

  • Advance notice for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances and access to Friends Tickets for our New York City engagements

  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Invitation to an exclusive Ailey II studio showing and a reception with the dancers

  • Recognition in Ailey performance programs

  • Season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center

  • Invitation to an exclusive preview of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Two passes to an open rehearsal at New York City Center

  • Exclusive members-only information and updates

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class at the Ailey studios

  • Advance notice for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances and access to Friends Tickets for our New York City engagements

  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Invitation to an exclusive Ailey II studio showing and a reception with the dancers

  • Recognition in Ailey performance programs

  • Season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center

  • Invitation to an exclusive preview of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

Sponsor, $750

  • Two passes to an open rehearsal at New York City Center

  • Exclusive members-only information and updates

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class at the Ailey studios

  • Advance notice for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances and access to Friends Tickets for our New York City engagements

  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Invitation to an exclusive Ailey II studio showing and a reception with the dancers

  • Recognition in Ailey performance programs

  • Season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center

  • Invitation to an exclusive preview of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

  • Two passes to an open rehearsal at New York City Center

  • Exclusive members-only information and updates

  • A complimentary Ailey Extension class at the Ailey studios

  • Advance notice for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances and access to Friends Tickets for our New York City engagements

  • 20% discount on merchandise at the Ailey Boutique

  • Invitation to an exclusive Ailey II studio showing and a reception with the dancers

  • Recognition in Ailey performance programs

  • Season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center

  • Invitation to an exclusive preview of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s new works

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Areas to Support

Your membership contribution can support Ailey's many artistic and educational programs. See the areas of support below to learn more about each fund.

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