Three young dancers performing hip hop choreography in a dance studio
Ailey Extension

Houston, TX

Ailey Experience Houston

Apr 5-Apr 6

Location

  • Houston Academy of Dance
  • 14520 Memorial Drive, Suite 78
  • Houston, TX

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!

Sign Up for Ages 8–10

Sign Up for Ages 11–14

Sign Up for Ages 15–Adult


Ailey Experience Houston students ages 11+ who participate in both days will have the opportunity to win a scholarship to attend Ailey Experience NYC this summer at AILEY for free.

Schedule

Saturday, April 5

Ages 8–10

10–11:15amAiley Classics with Holly Hyman
11:15–11:30amDemonstration & Photos

 

Ages 11–14

12–1:15pmLatin Jazz Workshop with Katherine Jiménez
1:15–2:30pmAiley Classics with Holly Hyman

 

Ages 15+ & Adult

1:15–2:45pmLatin Jazz Workshop with Katherine Jiménez
2:45–4:15pmAiley Classics with Holly Hyman

 

Sunday, April 6

Ages 11–14

12–1:15pmContemporary Workshop with Levi Marsman
1:15–2:30pmAiley Repertory Workshop with Holly Hyman

 

Ages 15+ & Adult

1:15–2:45pmContemporary Workshop with Levi Marsman
2:45–4:15pmAiley Repertory Workshop with Holly Hyman

 

Schedule is subject to change.

Pricing

Single Day: $65

Full Weekend: $100

Instructors

Holly Hyman Headshot

Holly Hyman

Contemporary, Jazz, Ailey Rep
A headshot for Katherine Jimenez

Katherine Jiménez

NY Style Mambo
A headshot for Levi Marsman

Levi Marsman

Contemporary

Partner

Houston Academy of Dance West University Dance Centre logo

Ailey Experience Houston is presented in partnership with Houston Academy of Dance West University Dance Centre.

Hero Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hsu