Free Pop-Up Dance Classes With Ailey Extension
Select Fridays
2024
Ailey Extension Revelations Dance Workshop led by Linda Celeste Sims, hosted with the Whitney Museum in Gansevoort Plaza on July 23, 2024. Photograph by Filip Wolak
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Open to all ages
October 25, 2024
December 6, 2024
December 13, 2024
January 3, 2025
January 24, 2025
Join the Whitney Museum and AILEY for free pop-up dance classes celebrating Edges of Ailey! Led by Ailey Extension instructors, these dynamic, fun-filled classes will take place in the Museum lobby during select Free Friday Nights. Each class explores a different dance genre—come groove with us and stay awhile to enjoy DJ sets, artmaking, and more! Upcoming classes include:
Disco
October 25, 2024
Ailey teaching artist Jeffrey Bynum leads a disco-themed jazz class celebrating Alvin Ailey’s history with Studio 54 and his love for club culture, as seen in the Ailey masterpiece Night Creature. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and participants are encouraged to show up in their best disco-inspired attire!
Hip Hop
December 6, 2024
Join instructor Tweetboogie and DJ Bizzy for a hip hop class. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Latin Fusion
December 13, 2024
Join Katherine Jiménez for a Latin fusion dance class. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Afro’Dance
January 3, 2025
Join Judith McCarty for an Afro’Dance class. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Street Jazz
January 24, 2025
Join Holly Hyman for a street jazz party featuring classic Hip Hop and R&B tunes. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
