Overview
Join our annual Ailey Day celebration! This memorable NJPAC tradition welcomes people of all abilities and dancers of all skill levels. Take your first steps into dance performance or show off your advanced moves.
Our full — and fun — day of dance immersion begins at Arts High School with a selection of movement classes taught by professional artists including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater alumni, faculty and students.
New for 2025: A bonus dance class has been added to the schedule. Or instead of a second class, you may attend a Books on the Move reading or a panel conversation with former Ailey dancers.
In the afternoon, Ailey Day continues at the renovated Chambers Plaza at NJPAC where you will be among the first to perform a Show & Share at the newly opened site! The renovated space is a four-season park that will host concerts, markets and year-round activities. (In case of inclement weather, the afternoon performances will take place at Arts High School.)
On Ailey Day, discounted tickets will be available for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s May 9 & 10 performances. Get 20% off your tickets plus save on handling fees.
Any questions? Please reach out to Alessandra Izaguirre at aizaguirre@njpac.org.