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Artistic Director's Circle

The Artistic Director’s Circle recognizes and honors our generous donors who made significant contributions to support the artistic vision of Robert Battle. Annual membership begins at $10,000 and offers unprecedented, behind the scenes access to Ailey's artistic process.

Artistic Director's Circle, $10,000

Special recognition in Ailey performance programs
Invitation to join the Company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips
Personalized backstage tour of New York City Center
Access to House Seats and season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center
Invitation to a season preview of new works at the Ailey Studios
Invitation to a special performance at New York City Center followed by an exclusive post-performance dinner with Robert Battle and special guests from the Company
Exclusive membership in Robert Battle's Artistic Director's Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration
Invitation to join a private working rehearsal of the Ailey company followed by a cocktail reception with Robert Battle and the dancers
Access to a Master class conducted by Robert Battle with top students from The Ailey School
Invitation to an intimate reception with Robert Battle, dancers and other leaders of Ailey
Invitation to a private showing of the New Directions Choreography Lab with discussion led by Robert Battle
The opportunity to designate a gift for an Ailey "New Work" with Playbill funding credit whenever the work is performed, and an invitation to its premiere
Two VIP Seats at North American Tour performance of your choice, for you or your guests, with a special backstage visit with the dancers
A private pre-performance champagne toast for up to six guests and an opportunity to join the dancer on-stage during intermission at a select Ailey performance at New York City Center

Special recognition in Ailey performance programs
Invitation to join the Company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips
Personalized backstage tour of New York City Center
Access to House Seats and season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center
Invitation to a season preview of new works at the Ailey Studios
Invitation to a special performance at New York City Center followed by an exclusive post-performance dinner with Robert Battle and special guests from the Company
Exclusive membership in Robert Battle's Artistic Director's Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration

Invitation to join a private working rehearsal of the Ailey company followed by a cocktail reception with Robert Battle and the dancers
Access to a Master class conducted by Robert Battle with top students from The Ailey School
Invitation to an intimate reception with Robert Battle, dancers and other leaders of Ailey
Invitation to a private showing of the New Directions Choreography Lab with discussion led by Robert Battle
The opportunity to designate a gift for an Ailey "New Work" with Playbill funding credit whenever the work is performed, and an invitation to its premiere
Two VIP Seats at North American Tour performance of your choice, for you or your guests, with a special backstage visit with the dancers
A private pre-performance champagne toast for up to six guests and an opportunity to join the dancer on-stage during intermission at a select Ailey performance at New York City Center

Artistic Director's Circle, $15,000

Special recognition in Ailey performance programs
Invitation to join the Company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips
Personalized backstage tour of New York City Center
Access to House Seats and season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center
Invitation to a season preview of new works at the Ailey Studios
Invitation to a special performance at New York City Center followed by an exclusive post-performance dinner with Robert Battle and special guests from the Company
Exclusive membership in Robert Battle's Artistic Director's Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration
Invitation to join a private working rehearsal of the Ailey company followed by a cocktail reception with Robert Battle and the dancers
Access to a Master class conducted by Robert Battle with top students from The Ailey School
Invitation to an intimate reception with Robert Battle, dancers and other leaders of Ailey
Invitation to a private showing of the New Directions Choreography Lab with discussion led by Robert Battle
The opportunity to designate a gift for an Ailey "New Work" with Playbill funding credit whenever the work is performed, and an invitation to its premiere
Two VIP Seats at North American Tour performance of your choice, for you or your guests, with a special backstage visit with the dancers
A private pre-performance champagne toast for up to six guests and an opportunity to join the dancer on-stage during intermission at a select Ailey performance at New York City Center

Special recognition in Ailey performance programs
Invitation to join the Company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips
Personalized backstage tour of New York City Center
Access to House Seats and season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center
Invitation to a season preview of new works at the Ailey Studios
Invitation to a special performance at New York City Center followed by an exclusive post-performance dinner with Robert Battle and special guests from the Company
Exclusive membership in Robert Battle's Artistic Director's Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration

Invitation to join a private working rehearsal of the Ailey company followed by a cocktail reception with Robert Battle and the dancers
Access to a Master class conducted by Robert Battle with top students from The Ailey School
Invitation to an intimate reception with Robert Battle, dancers and other leaders of Ailey
Invitation to a private showing of the New Directions Choreography Lab with discussion led by Robert Battle
The opportunity to designate a gift for an Ailey "New Work" with Playbill funding credit whenever the work is performed, and an invitation to its premiere
Two VIP Seats at North American Tour performance of your choice, for you or your guests, with a special backstage visit with the dancers
A private pre-performance champagne toast for up to six guests and an opportunity to join the dancer on-stage during intermission at a select Ailey performance at New York City Center

Artistic Director's Circle, $25,000

Special recognition in Ailey performance programs
Invitation to join the Company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips
Personalized backstage tour of New York City Center
Access to House Seats and season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center
Invitation to a season preview of new works at the Ailey Studios
Invitation to a special performance at New York City Center followed by an exclusive post-performance dinner with Robert Battle and special guests from the Company
Exclusive membership in Robert Battle's Artistic Director's Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration
Invitation to join a private working rehearsal of the Ailey company followed by a cocktail reception with Robert Battle and the dancers
Access to a Master class conducted by Robert Battle with top students from The Ailey School
Invitation to an intimate reception with Robert Battle, dancers and other leaders of Ailey
Invitation to a private showing of the New Directions Choreography Lab with discussion led by Robert Battle
The opportunity to designate a gift for an Ailey "New Work" with Playbill funding credit whenever the work is performed, and an invitation to its premiere
Two VIP Seats at North American Tour performance of your choice, for you or your guests, with a special backstage visit with the dancers
A private pre-performance champagne toast for up to six guests and an opportunity to join the dancer on-stage during intermission at a select Ailey performance at New York City Center

Special recognition in Ailey performance programs
Invitation to join the Company on exclusive International Ailey Partners trips
Personalized backstage tour of New York City Center
Access to House Seats and season passes to Ailey's VIP Lounge at New York City Center
Invitation to a season preview of new works at the Ailey Studios
Invitation to a special performance at New York City Center followed by an exclusive post-performance dinner with Robert Battle and special guests from the Company
Exclusive membership in Robert Battle's Artistic Director's Salon, an intimate series of private events designed to foster creative discourse and inspiration

Invitation to join a private working rehearsal of the Ailey company followed by a cocktail reception with Robert Battle and the dancers
Access to a Master class conducted by Robert Battle with top students from The Ailey School
Invitation to an intimate reception with Robert Battle, dancers and other leaders of Ailey
Invitation to a private showing of the New Directions Choreography Lab with discussion led by Robert Battle
The opportunity to designate a gift for an Ailey "New Work" with Playbill funding credit whenever the work is performed, and an invitation to its premiere
Two VIP Seats at North American Tour performance of your choice, for you or your guests, with a special backstage visit with the dancers
A private pre-performance champagne toast for up to six guests and an opportunity to join the dancer on-stage during intermission at a select Ailey performance at New York City Center

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.

New Works

You can provide underwriting support for Ailey’s New Works furthering our commitment to building a diverse repertory and nurturing the growth of talented dancers and choreographers.

Scholarships

Together we can provide vital financial assistance through Scholarships for The Ailey School’s most talented and deserving young dancers.

General Operating

When you support our General Operating expenses you are funding all of the 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.

Arts in Education

Supporting our unique educational initiatives across the country allow Ailey’s Arts In Education programs to reach nearly 100,000 youth each year.

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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.