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Ailey Extension The official dance studio of AILEY. Giving dance back to the people.
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10/16/2026

Think it's too late to learn ballet? 🩰

Ailey Extension instructor Benjamin Briones started ballet as an adult himself. Now, he's inspiring others to learn, grow, and discover what's possible at any age.

You don't need professional aspirations to take ballet seriously!

Join Benjamin for ballet classes on Wednesdays & Fridays at 6:30pm, or take your dancing to the stage in Voices & Visions, Ailey Extension's four-week performance workshop featuring his original choreography!

🎭 Performances: November 21 & 22
📅 Rehearsals begin October 22

Learn more and sign up at the link in bio!

10/16/2026

SWING IS BACK AT THE WHITNEY TOMORROW NIGHT! 💃🕺

Sammy & Candy are back for another unforgettable night of swing dancing at the Whitney Museum of American Art!

Join us for Free Friday Nights with Ailey Extension, plus a DJ set by FKAjazz!

📅 Tomorrow, Friday, October 16
🕡 Dance Classes: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
📍 Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION! Tickets required.

Bring your friends, bring your energy, and LET'S SWING!

10/15/2026

🎃 THE THEME IS… HORROR FILM CLASSICS!

The Ailey Extension Halloween Mini Ball is back! Join Luz The Odyssey for a night of ballroom culture, fierce looks, and unforgettable performances inspired by iconic horror films.

Come dressed to impress and ready to battle!

THE CATEGORIES ARE…

FACE: Bring your best Club Kid-inspired look from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

BEST DRESSED: Serve a RED POP ICON look inspired by Skye Riley from Smile 2.

OPEN TO ALL PERFORMANCE: White Swan or Black Swan? Bring your best Vogue performance inspired by Black Swan. All levels welcome!

📅 Thursday, October 29 | 7:30–9:30 PM
📍 Ailey Extension | 405 W 55th St, NYC

Ready to walk? Register at ailey.org/events/halloween-ball

10/14/2026

A little Zumba, a lot of personality! 💃

Ailey Extension instructors Diego, Carlos, Tatiana, and Richard came together for a class filled with movement, music, and Latin rhythms, each bringing their own style to the dance floor.

Want to join the fun? With Zumba classes offered daily at Ailey Extension, there’s always an opportunity to dance with us.

New October classes at Ailey ExtensionMake room for at least one dance class a week and maybe make it a new one. Beginne...
10/05/2026

New October classes at Ailey Extension

Make room for at least one dance class a week and maybe make it a new one.

Beginner Jazz with Robert Redick
Sundays | 12:00–1:30pm

Open Limón with Becky Brown
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00pm

10/04/2026

Introducing Beginner Jazz with Robert Redick

Join Robert tomorrow for a new weekly Beginner Jazz class at Ailey Extension, Sundays at 12pm.

A New York-based choreographer, dance educator, and producer, Robert has been part of the Ailey community through his work with Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance’s Hearts of Men program and is now bringing Jazz to Ailey Extension every Sunday.

✨ Beginner Jazz
Sundays at 12pm

Buena Vista Musical Broadway Dance Workshop at Ailey Extension. 🇨🇺✨Dancers of all ages and experience levels had the cha...
09/29/2026

Buena Vista Musical Broadway Dance Workshop at Ailey Extension. 🇨🇺✨

Dancers of all ages and experience levels had the chance to learn choreography from “La Negra Tomasa” with original Broadway cast member Wesley Wray.

Thank you, Wesley, for bringing a taste of Broadway to Ailey Extension! ✨

09/28/2026

Horton at Ailey, every week.
Looking for a consistent weekly Horton class in NYC? Get in the studio with Janine Beckles at Ailey Extension twice a week.

Horton | Thursdays at 6:30pm (Open Level)
Intro to Horton | Sundays at 12pm (Beginner)

Link in bio to register.

Address

405 W 55th Street
New York, NY
10019

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 11:30am
5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 1pm
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 11:30am
5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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(212) 405-9500

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