School is nearly out and for teens and college students nationwide that means one thing - summer vacation! Looking for fun fitness options this season? choose from one of the various summer workshops dedicated to youth at The Ailey Extension and dance your way to healthy habits!
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is proud to be voted as one of the charities to receive $200,000 from American Express through the company's Member Project program. The funds will help the Ailey organization further its mission of using dance to inspire, unite and educate, extending the scope of Ailey's dynamic performances, innovative arts education activities and world-class training programs.
The Ailey Organization announced that Lisa Johnson-Willingham, a former dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has been named Director of The Ailey Extension. During her 18-year history with Ailey, Johnson-Willingham’s roles have transcended the stage to also include leadership positions as choreographer, teacher and educational program Director.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is proud to announce its selection as a charity candidate in Members Project, a partnership between American Express and TakePart. Starting today, supporters and fans of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater can go online and vote once a week through February 20th to help the organization become one of five charities to share a total of $1,000,000 in funding from American Express.
The Ailey Extension offers Ailey fans nationwide the chance to take the magic of modern dance from the stage to the studio with a FREE class at Ailey’s home – The Joan Weill Center for Dance. This special “Ticket to Dance” promotion offers a complimentary Ailey Extension class with a ticket stub from any Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II performance around the nation!
The Ailey Extension presents a contemporary master class with Will Wingfield, one of the Top 8 contestants of FOX’s So You Think You Dance (Season 4), on Friday, November 12 at The Ailey Studios. The workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the choreography and style that became such a hit among So You Think You Can Dance judges and fans.
On November 17, The Ailey Extension will fuse two of the fastest-growing dance and fitness trends together in the hottest master class to hit New York City - Bollywood Meets Masala Bhangra.
The Ailey Extension partners with Monsters of HipHop in an exclusive 2-day workshop featuring Hip-Hop choreographers Lisette Bustamante and Chonique Sneed at The Ailey Studios on Saturday & Sunday, October 2nd & 3rd.
The Ailey Extension is pleased to announce a unique experience for 2-year-olds and teens ages 12-17 just in time for Back to School. September 12 – November 21, 2010, The Ailey Extension will present Teen Dance Series and Tiny Steps, two exciting and enriching dance experiences for students of all ages and levels.
Fox’s hit show, So You Think You Can Dance, has designated July 31st as National Dance Day, in order to motivate everyone in the nation, young and old, to move!