Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Ailey Extension
Detroit, MI
Ailey Experience Detroit
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Location
- Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance
- 4841 Cass Avenue
- Detroit, MI
Ailey Experience Detroit is presented in partnership with Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Departe of Theatre and Dance.
The Ailey Experience Tour provides dancers of all experience levels the opportunity to study with prominent Ailey instructors and former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company dancers in their hometown.
Students train in a variety of techniques while learning the rich history of Alvin Ailey’s signature style and how he changed the perception of American modern dance.
No dance experience or audition is required—all levels are welcome!
Ailey Experience tour students ages 11–21 who participate in both days will have the chance to win a scholarship to attend Ailey Experience NYC this summer at AILEY for free.
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Photo by Jonathan Hsu
Ailey Experience Detroit students will train in Horton, contemporary jazz, and learn Ailey repertory with Ailey Extension Director Lisa Johnson-Willingham, former Ailey dancer Vernard Gilmore, and renowned instructor and former Ailey II dancer Holly Hyman.
Saturday, February 21
| 10–11:15am | Contemporary Jazz Workshop with Jeffrey Bynum |
| 11:15–11:30am | Demonstration & Photos |
Sunday, February 22
| 10–11:15am | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 11:15–11:30am | Demonstration & Photos |
Schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, February 21
| 11am–12:15pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 12:15–12:30pm | Break |
| 12:30–1:45pm | Contemporary Jazz Workshop with Holly Hyman |
| 1:45–2pm | Demonstration & Photos |
Sunday, February 22
| 11am–12:15pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Vernard J. Gilmore |
| 12:15–12:30pm | Break |
| 12:30–1:45pm | Horton Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 1:45–2pm | Demonstration & Photos |
Schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, February 21
| 12:30–2pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 2–2:15pm | Break |
| 2:15–3:45pm | Contemporary Jazz Workshop with Holly Hyman |
| 3:45–4pm | Demonstration & Photos |
Sunday, February 22
| 12:30–2pm | Ailey Repertory Workshop with Vernard J. Gilmore |
| 2–2:15pm | Break |
| 2:15–3:45pm | Horton Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham |
| 3:45–4pm | Demonstration & Photos |
Schedule is subject to change.
Pricing
Single Day
Ages 8–10: $40
Ages 11–14: $75
Ages 15–Adult: $75
Full Weekend
Ages 8–10: $75
Ages 11–14: $120
Ages 15–Adult: $120
Contact Us
Questions about Ailey Experience? Contact us at [email protected] or 212-405-9500 and we’ll be here to help. Ailey Extension is open Monday–Friday from 5–8:30pm ET and Saturday & Sunday from 9am–4pm ET.