Building
What is the building’s nickname?
The glass palace
How many men perform Sinnerman?
3
When is Mr.Ailey’s Birthday?
January 5th
What Broadway show was Tracy Inman apart of?
Cats
Why is there wood floor in LLC?
Tap dance
How many floors does The Ailey School have?
8
When did Revelations debut?
1960
What dance institution does Sylvia Waters attend before coming to Ailey?
Juilliard
What teacher was the original lead in divining?
Elizabeth Roxas
Which famous popstar rehearsed in and is now banned from the Ailey Studios?
Beyoncé
What ballet is shown behind the Ailey Extension desk?
Buked
What’s the piece when the company and the students come together to perform? Who did Mr.Ailey dedicate it to?
Memoria. Joyce Trisler.
How did Judith Jamison meet Mr.Ailey?
He scouted her after she got cut from another audition
What current ballet teacher was a part of Complexions, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Lion King?
Rhea Roderick
What is the time signature for night creature?
4/4
What was gifted to the school, from a board member, during the construction process?
Judith Jamison’s mural
Name every role in Wade
Twiggy girl, Twiggy Boy, Wade couple, Umbrella Girl, Pole 1, Pole 2
How many Ailey companies were there originally? How many are there now and what are their present day names?
What faculty member won a Bessie award in 2025?
Earl Mosley
How did Mr.Ailey get introduced to the Horton technique?
Carmen De Lavallade who danced for Lester Horton
In front of the elevators, who are the four dancers that you see on the fifth floor?
Linda Celeste-Sims, Alicia Graf Mack, Jamar Roberts, Amos Machanic Jr
What ballet did Sarita Allen and Alvin Ailey star in together?
Night Creature
Who is the longest serving female dancer in The Ailey Company?
Renee Robinson
What current ballet teacher at the school partnered with Mr.Ailey when he was dancing?
Graciela Kozak
What actress did the spoken word in Hymn?
Anna Deavere Smith