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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Join the millions worldwide who have experienced the Ailey company in person. Our 2009-10 season is a celebration of Judith Jamison's 20th anniversary as Artistic Director.

Ailey II combines the best young modern dancers with outstanding emerging choreographers.

Dance & Fitness Classes for Adults
The Ailey Extension offers "real classes for real people" (ages 16 and up). With more than 80 dance and fitness classes each week, there's something for everyone at any experience level.

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Courses for Kids & Teens Ailey offers recreational courses and pre-professional training for kids and teens ages 2-17.

The Ailey School offers open classes for dancers with three of more years of formal or professional dance training.

Join the Dance
Join Ailey as a Friend or Partner and enjoy special benefits while helping to develop and expand Ailey's artistic, cultural and educational programs.

Help Ailey Celebrate Revelations at 50
The Denise Jefferson Fund

Other Ways to Give
Create your own legacy with giving options that provide benefits to you while permanently endowing Ailey's stirring performances for future generations.

Our galas celebrate the artistry of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and provide a festive backdrop to raise necessary funds for the Foundation's various programs.

View the latest collection of Ailey branded merchandise for 2010.

Blues Suite CD
Music from the ballet that launched the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958.

Join the conversation on Ailey's Blog.

Ailey in the News
Ailey media coverage and press releases

Watch & Listen
Clips of performances and classes on Ailey's Vimeo channel

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was founded in 1958 by dancer, choreographer and visionary Alvin Ailey, to bring African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world.

Since 1974, Ailey II has been a peerless showcase for rising young dancers and choreographers.

Our prestigious faculty trains 3,000 students annually in our Professional Division and Junior Division programs for aspiring dancers.
The Ailey Extension Now everyone can dance at Ailey with our "real classes for real people." Choose from 25+ different dance and fitness techniques.

Arts In Education Ailey's communty programs are committed to bringing dance to classrooms, communities and people throughout the world.

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2010 CITY CENTER SEASON
Ailey returns to New York City Center from December 1 - Jan 2.

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AILEY II 2010 TOUR
Ailey II in select U.S. and European cities now through December.

THE AILEY SCHOOL
The official school of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater makes dance accessible to young people and adults through dance training, innovative community outreach, and Arts In Education programs.

THE AILEY EXTENSION
With more than 80 dance and fitness classes each week, the Ailey Extension makes dance accessible to everyone.

THE AILEY STUDIOS
Rent our theater or one of our studios for your next event or occasion.

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2010 New York City Center Season

The genius of Alvin Ailey changed forever the perception of American dance. Over 50 years later, the company has come to be known as a cultural ambassador to the world.