Ailey, a non-profit organization headquartered in the US, was founded in 1958, employs approximately 360 individuals, and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer focusing on performing arts. The organization comprises the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Extension, and Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs.
On October 2, 2026, the first cohort of the Ailey Teacher Certification Program (ATCP): Ailey Horton Technique graduated. After completing an initial week-long intensive and a 32-week online study period, the dance teachers and educators left the program with new skills and a deeper appreciation for the technical and choreographic potential of Ailey Horton. Earlier, on July 22, 2026, the company reflected on Alvin Ailey’s debut ballet for his company, "Blues Suite," highlighting its energetic portrayal of the fire sign Aries, the first sign in the zodiac, through dancers with passionate impulses and characters inspired by his childhood memories from Southern barrelhouses. Previously, on January 6, 2026, the organization revisited "Hermit Songs," a ballet Alvin Ailey choreographed in 1961, which marked a significant turning point in his artistic career following the acclaimed premiere of "Revelations" a year earlier.
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