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Ailey Extension

Las Vegas, NV

Ailey Experience Las Vegas

Apr 26-Apr 27

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Location

  • Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Dance Conservatory
  • 957 E. Clark Avenue
  • Las Vegas, NV

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 Las Vegas students 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 26

Ages 8–10

10–11:15amAiley Classics Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham
11:15–11:30amDemonstration & Photos

 

Ages 11–14

12–1:15pmAiley Repertory Workshop with Glenn Allen Sims
1:15–2:30pmHorton Technique with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

 

Ages 15+ & Adults

1:15–2:45pmAiley Repertory Workshop with Glenn Allen Sims
2:45–4:15pmHorton Technique with Lisa Johnson-Willingham

 

Sunday, April 27

Ages 11–14

12–1:15pmContemporary Repertory with Lisa Johnson-Willingham
1:15–2:30pmAiley Classics with Don Bellamy

 

Ages 15+ & Adults

1:15–2:45pmContemporary Repertory with Lisa Johnson-Willingham
2:45–4:15pmAiley Classics with Don Bellamy

 

Schedule is subject to change

A large group of people smiling and posing for a photo in a dance studio

Photo by Jonathan Hsu

Dance teacher directing a student in a large dance studio

Photo by Jonathan Hsu

A Black male dance teacher looking onto students with their hands raised for a question

Photo by Jonathan Hsu

Dancers in a large studio studio with their hand raised

Photo by Jonathan Hsu

Three young dancers performing hip hop choreography in a dance studio

Photo by Jonathan Hsu

Dance students performing modern choreography in a deep second position leaning to the side

Photo by Jonathan Hsu

Pricing

Ages 8–10

Ailey Classics Workshop: $35

 

Ages 11–14 & 15+ Weekend Workshops

Single Day: $65

Full Weekend: $100

Instructors

Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Director, Ailey Extension
Glenn Allen Sims

Glenn Allen Sims

Contemporary, Horton, Ailey Rep
Don Bellamy Headshot

Don Bellamy

Ballet, Ailey Rep

Partners

Logo for the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts with black text, a white background, and a colorful red, gree, purple, and yellow square

Logo for the City of Las Vegas in red script

Ailey Experience Las Vegas is presented in partnership with Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, The City of Las Vegas West Las Vegas Arts Center, and the City of Las Vegas Live Arts Dance Institute.

Hero Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hsu