Ailey Extension

🇭🇹 Which of these traditional Haitian dances did students learn in the first workshop last Saturday — Yanvalou, Nago, or Kongo? Drop your answer in the comments 👇🏾

Explore all three. Traditional Haitian dance forms rooted in West Africa and the South American Amazon.

Afro-Haitian Dance Workshop with Julio Jean.
Live drumming. All levels welcome.

Saturdays in June
12:00pm to 1:30pm

Register: ailey.org/series/afro-haitian-julio-jean

🌈 Pride is here at AILEY! Join Matthew Johnson Harris for a high-energy Pride Dance Party on Friday, June 26 from 6–7pm—no dance experience required!

Move, sweat, and celebrate to a playlist of iconic LGBTQIA+ artists and Pride anthems. A portion of proceeds benefits Athlete Ally's work supporting LGBTQIA+ athletes and inclusion in sports. 🏳️‍⚧️🕺

Dance with us in-person at the Ailey Studios or online.
Sign up today: https://ailey.org/events/pride-dance-party

Learn from world-renowned instructors, former Ailey dancers, and professional NYC choreographers this summer in New York City.

Ailey Experience NYC is a non-competitive intensive for young dancers ages 8–21 of all levels. Daily classes in ballet, contemporary, Horton, jazz, hip hop, West African dance, and more — with a final showcase for friends and family at the end of each week.

Choose one week or both. No audition required.
Week 1: Aug 3–7 | Week 2: Aug 10–14

Register here: https://ailey.org/classes/ailey-experience-nyc

Experience the rhythms, movement, and spirit of Senegal this weekend at the CTM & AMM Festival, happening today through Sunday, May 24.

Returning to The Ailey Studios, this annual gathering honors the life and legacy of Abdou Maty M’Baye and celebrates the enduring impact of the M’Baye family, a renowned griot and musical lineage that has carried West African dance and drum traditions across generations and communities around the world.

Organized by Extension instructor Babacar M’Baye, the festival brings together master dancers, drummers, and cultural leaders for three days of Sabar, Djembè, Tama, Serere/Wango, Kutiro/Bougarabou, and more. From powerful classes to live drumming and community celebration, this is a chance to experience the richness of Senegalese culture in the heart of NYC.

Join us beginning today at 3pm at The Ailey Studios.

Single classes and day passes available. All levels welcome.

A perfect day to dance in Times Square ☀️

Join Ailey Extension today at 5pm for a free Mambo class with Katherine Jiménez.

📍 Broadway between 45th & 46th St
✨ All levels welcome and encouraged

What’s happening at Ailey Extension this week ✨

Join us around NYC for free classes, live music, and movement experiences all week long!

Wednesday, May 20
NY Style Mambo with Katherine Jimenez
Join us in Times Square for a free outdoor dance class with .

Friday, May 22
Dance Jam with Aaron Thomas
Join us at Free Friday Night at the for a mixed-genre pop-up dance class.

Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24
Cheikh Tairou M’Baye & Abdou Maty M’Baye Festival
Organized by Babacar M’Baye (), join renowned instructors and master drummers from around the world for a weekend of traditional West African dance and drum workshops honoring the life and legacy of the Sing Sing Family.

All levels welcome and encouraged.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more and dance with us this week!