Free Pop-Up Dance Classes with Ailey Extension
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Celebrating Two Years of Free Admission at Free Friday Nights, January 16, 2026. Photograph by Trevor Felder
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Open to all ages
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
Join the Whitney Museum and Ailey Extension for free pop-up dance classes celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month! Led by Ailey Extension instructors, these dynamic, fun-filled classes will take place every Friday in February as part of 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:
Social Dance
February 6, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Floor 1, Lobby
Join instructor Matthew Johnson-Harris for a Social Dance class. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Line Dance
February 13, 7:30 pm
Floor 1, Lobby
Join instructor Pilin Anice for Boots on the Ground line dancing. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
West African
February 20, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Floor 3, Theater
Join us for a West African class with Maguette Camara. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Swing Dance
February 27, 7:30 pm
Floor 1, Lobby
Join us for a Swing Dance class with Sam Coleman. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
