Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Manhattan
The world famous "Ailey" company has come to include Ailey II (1974), the Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs and the Ailey Extension, which offers dance classes to the public on a walk-in basis.
Brooklyn
Founded by Juilliard graduate Austin McCormick in 2006, the company works in the mediums of live dance/theater and film. The work is contemporary, yet Baroque inspired.
Manhattan
In its current space at 10 East 18th Street, the company has added contemporary music programming and gallery exhibitions to its dance programming.
Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn was founded by choreographer and teacher Marla Hirokawa to allow her students to perform alongside professional dancers. The historic ballets her company performs tie in well with social studies curriculum in schools.