Free Pop-Up Dance Classes with Ailey Extension
Third Fridays
2026
2024.12.13 Free Friday. Photograph by Summer Surgent-Gough
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Floor 1, Lobby
Open to all ages
March 20, 6 pm, 7:30 pm, Lobby
April 17, 7–8 pm, Lobby
May 22, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, Theater
Join us for free pop-up dance classes at the Whitney during Free Friday Nights! Led by Ailey Extension instructors, these dynamic, fun-filled classes will take place every third Friday this spring. Each class explores a different dance genre—come groove with us and stay awhile to enjoy access to Whitney Biennial 2026, food and drinks for purchase from Frenchette Bakery, and more.
Upcoming classes include:
Afro-Latin
March 20, 6 pm, 7:30 pm
Floor 1, Lobby
Join instructor Katherine Jimenez for an Afro-Latin class. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Vogue
April 17, 7 pm
Floor 1, Lobby
Join instructor Luz “The Odyssey” Guzman for a voguing class. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Dance Jam
May 22, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Floor 3, Theater
Join instructor Aaron Thomas for a mixed genre class. All ages and skill levels are welcome.