Free Dance Classes with Ailey Extension
Third Fridays
Free Friday Night, February 27, 2026. Photograph by Summer Surgent-Gough
Tickets
Free with Museum admission.
Admission is free to all visitors every Friday evening from 5–10 pm. Though admission is free, tickets are required and capacity is extremely limited. Advance tickets are recommended.
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Throughout the Museum
Open to all ages
Jul 17, 6:30pm, Lobby
Aug 21, 6:30 & 8:30pm, Lobby
Sep 18, 6:30pm, Lobby
Oct 16, 6:30 & 8:30pm, Theater
Nov 20, 8:30pm, Lobby
Dec 18, 6:30 & 8:30pm, 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 each month. Each class explores a different dance genre—come groove with us and stay awhile to enjoy access to world-class exhibitions, food and drinks for purchase from Frenchette Bakery, and more.
Upcoming classes include:
Samba
July 17, 6:30 pm
Floor 1, Lobby
Join instructor Quênia Ribeiro for a Samba class. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
