Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims in Alvin Ailey's Revelations Photo by Andrew Eccles
Ailey Extension
New York, NY
Celebrating Alvin Ailey with Linda Celeste Sims
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Date
Jan 5
Location
- Ailey Extension
- 405 W 55th Street
- New York, NY
Time
1:30PM
90 minutes
Alvin Ailey was an incomparable dancer, a forward-facing visionary, and one of the most significant choreographers of the 20th century. His work changed the course of modern dance forever.
On what would have been Mr. Ailey’s 94th birthday, dancers are invited to join former Ailey dancer Linda Celeste Sims for a special workshop exploring Alvin Ailey’s genius as a choreographer. Students will learn segments of Mr. Ailey’s most celebrated choreographies while delving into his impact on both the dance world and American history.
Pricing
In-Studio Workshop Fee: $30
Online Workshop Fee: $20
Students and alumni of The Ailey School and Ailey staff can visit the Extension Desk or email [email protected] to receive $5 off their workshop fee with proof of ID.
About Linda Celeste Sims
Linda Celeste Sims (Bronx, NY) began training at Ballet Hispanico School of Dance and graduated from LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts. She was a member of Ballet Hispanico from 1994–1996 and danced with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1996-2020 where she was assistant to the rehearsal director. Sims won Arts Recognition in 1994, Outstanding Performance at the 2014 New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie), the 2016 Inspiración Award from Ballet Hispánico, the 2017 Dance Magazine Award, and was honored at BAAD’s 20th Anniversary in 2019.
Linda Celeste Sims in Alvin Ailey's Cry Photo by Paul Kolnik
Glenn Allen Sims and Linda Celeste Sims in Alvin Ailey's The River Photo by Lois Greenfield
Linda Celeste Sims in Ronald K. Brown's Grace Photo by Paul Kolnik
Matthew Rushing and Linda Celeste Sims in Alvin Ailey's Pas De Duke Photo by Lois Greenfield
Yannick Lebrun, Jermaine Terry, and Linda Celeste Sims in Alvin Ailey's Memoria Photo by Andrew Eccles
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Linda Celeste Sims and Matthew Rushing in Elisa Monte's Treading Photo by Andrew Eccles
AAADT's Linda Celeste Sims in Twyla Tharp's The Golden Section. Paul Kolnik
Glenn Allen Sims and Linda Celeste Sims in front of the Nelson Mandela Statue at the Union Building in Pretoria, South Africa Photo by Andrew Eccles
FAQs
It's easy to start dancing at Ailey Extension. First, create an Ailey Extension Mindbody account online here or through the Ailey Extension app.
We encourage students to register for class in advance—classes and workshops can and do sell out. Simply sign into Mindbody in our app or on your browser, find your class or workshop, click “Book,” and pay for your class. Please note that class packages are subject to expiration dates upon activation.
Students are also welcome to sign up for class at the Extension Desk at The Joan Weill Center for Dance by paying with card, cash, or contactless payments.
As you enter The Joan Weill Center for Dance, the Extension Desk is directly to your right with clear signage. Our staff will check you in and point you in the right direction of your studio.
Locker rooms and showers are available for daily use on the lower level (LL) if you need to change before class.
Ailey Extension classes are hosted on the lower level (LL), ground floor, 2nd floor, 5th floor, and 6th floor.
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If you are still unable to locate the email, you can email [email protected] with the subject line "Online Class Link Help" for assistance.
Hero Credit: Photo by Andrew Eccles