Private Groups
Private Group Rates
Group Request Form
New York City Center Season Discounted Group Classes
Experience Ailey in a whole new way!
Gather your dance studio, friends, co-workers, or family for an exclusive and custom class with Ailey Extension online or in person at the Ailey Studios. Our Group Coordinator will work with you to design a class tailored specifically to your group's interests and budget. Whether you are looking for a corporate team-building activity or a quintessential Ailey experience with your friends, Ailey Extension has something just for you.
Classes are offered in modern, ballet, hip-hop, West African, and more all taught by Ailey instructors.
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Please fill out the Groups Request form at least four weeks prior to your visit:
In-Studio Rates
60-Minute Class: $450 flat rate for up to 15 participants ($25 per additional participant)
90-Minute Class: $550 flat rate for up to 15 participants ($30 per additional participant)
120-Minute Class: $650 flat rate for up to 15 participants ($35 per additional participant)
Online Rates
60-Minute Class: $300 flat rate for up to 15 participants ($15 per additional participant)
90-Minute Class: $400 flat rate for up to 15 participants ($20 per additional participant)
120-Minute Class: $500 flat rate for up to 15 participants ($25 per additional participant)
All group classes are subject to an 8% admin fee.
Group classes with live musicians are subject to an additional $75 musician fee.
A 50% deposit is required to book the reservation. The remaining payment must be paid at least 20 business days before the class is scheduled to fully confirm the reservation.
Refunds, Cancellations, and Rescheduling
Private group class cancellations and rescheduling requests are subject to the following fees. No credit will be refunded if the number of attendees decreases after payment has been made.
Cancellations:
20+ business days before the class: 100% refund
19-15 business days before the class: 90% refund
14-10 business days before the class: 50% refund
There are no refunds for cancellations made less than 10 business days before the class.
Rescheduling Requests:
20+ business days before the class: No fee
19-10 business days before the class: $50 fee per class
Private group classes cannot be rescheduled less than 10 business days before the class.
Gather 10 or more of your family, friends, or colleagues to experience Ailey in a whole new way with a special package this November and December.
Purchase group tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center and receive a discounted package to take a private group class at the Ailey Studios!
Contact us by emailing groupvisits@alvinailey.org to begin planning your discounted group experience today.
Package Includes:
- Up to 20% off your tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center.
- $75 off a private group class at The Ailey Studios tailored to your group's interests.
- A visit to the Joan Weill Center for Dance, the largest destination for dance in New York City.
- A chance to shop at the Ailey Boutique and purchase exclusive Ailey merchandise.
Group Class Options:
- Ailey Classics Workshop: Learn the rich choreography of some of Mr. Ailey’s signature masterworks that you’ll see on stage such as Revelations and Night Creature.
- Horton Technique Class: Dive into the Horton technique, the foundation of choreography performed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
- Contemporary Technique Class: Train like a New York City dancer and learn original choreography from Ailey teaching artists.
- Hip Hop Technique Class: Immerse yourself in the technique, culture, and history of Hip Hop in the birthplace of Hip Hop, New York City.
*More techniques are available upon request.