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Hearts of Men
Photo taken by Aidan Rivera of Hearts of Men 2024 participants in choreography by Fredrick Earl Mosley
JOIN US FOR HEARTS OF MEN 2026!
We are excited to announce the dates for Hearts of Men 2026! Join us August 20–29, 2026 for this unique community experience, presented in partnership with Ailey Extension.
Hearts of Men creates a supportive environment where participants can build lifelong connections through movement, classes, discussions, and performances. Friends and family members are encouraged to participate together. The program is open to men and nonbinary/genderqueer individuals ages 13 and up, of all experience levels.
Created by Fredrick Earl Mosley in collaboration with Dudley Williams, Matthew Rushing, Clifton Brown, Brian Harlan Brooks, and Jamal Story, Hearts of Men was established as a safe space where men and genderqueer/nonbinary individuals could come together to share life experiences through the transformative power of movement. Over the years, it has grown into a beloved, intergenerational community unlike any other.
In partnership with
August 20th - August 29th
at Ailey Extension
405 W 55th Street, New York, NY
Photos taken by Payge Lecakes of Hearts of Men 2024 participants
Fredrick Earl Mosley, together with Dudley Williams, Matthew Rushing, Clifton Brown, Brian Harlan Brooks, and Jamal Story, created Hearts of Men as a safe space where men and genderqueer/non-binary individuals could come together to share life experiences through the transformative power of movement.
As the late, great Dudley Williams, a dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, said about this uplifting program, "I can't explain it, you just have to feel it and see it, but it's extraordinary."
Hearts of Men creates an environment for participants to forge life-long healthy and supportive relationships as a dance community through classes, discussions, and performances. Friends and families are highly encouraged to participate together—the program is open to dancers ages 13 and up of any level.
Hearts of Men brings us together in joy, creativity, and love, showcasing how movement can foster unity and community.
"My goal was to create a community where men of all ages and backgrounds could play, create, share, and ultimately come together to speak to the Hearts of Men... where men, young and old, brought everything they had and left it on the dance floor."
- Fredrick Earl Mosley, Founder and Director of Earl Mosley's Diversity of Dance
SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 20th
5:00 - 7:00 PM Class/Community Building
7:00 - 9:00 PM Repertory Rehearsals
Friday, August 21st
5:00 - 7:00 PM Class/Community Building
7:00 - 9:00 PM Repertory Rehearsals
Saturday, August 22nd
12:30 - 2:30 PM Class/Community Building
2:30 - 6:00PM Repertory Rehearsals
Sunday, August 23rd
12:30 - 2:30 PM Class/Community Building
2:30 - 6:00 PM Repertory Rehearsals
Monday, August 24th
5:00 - 7:00 PM Class/Community Building
7:00 - 9:00 PM Repertory Rehearsals
Tuesday, August 25th
5:00 - 7:00 PM Class/Community Building
7:00 - 9:00 PM Repertory Rehearsals
Wednesday, August 26th
5:00 - 7:00 PM Class/Community Building
7:00 - 9:00 PM Repertory Rehearsals
Thursday, August 27th
5:00 - 7:00 PM Class/Community Building
7:00 - 9:00 PM Repertory Rehearsals
Friday, August 28th
5:00 - 10:00 PM Tech Rehearsals
Saturday, August 29th
6:00 PM Performance
HEARTS OF MEN SHOWCASE
Saturday, August 29th at 6:00 PM
Ailey Citigroup Theater
405 W 55th Street
New York, NY
Stay tuned—the ticket link is coming soon!
Witness the power of joy, creativity, and community as Hearts of Men participants perform in works choreographed by Ehizoje Azeke, Patrick Coker, Roderick Jackson, Jeremy Pichardo, and Hearts of Men Associate Artistic Director Freddie Moore alongside additional choreographic contributions from Justin Bowen, Winston Dynamite Brown, Claudio Caverni, Isaiah Harvey, Abdul Latif, Daniel Padierna, and Robert Redick.
Tickets: $30.00
Pricing does not include processing fees. Tickets are not available for purchase at the box office. Children under the age of three planning to sit on the lap of a guardian do not need a ticket. There is no late seating.
FACULTY AND GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS
Exciting faculty and guest choreographer announcements coming soon!
PROGRAM PRICING
Full Workshop: $300.00
Class-Only Package: $200.00
Repertory and the culminating performance are not included in the class-only package.
DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
You must be able to participate in the full workshop to receive discounts and/or scholarship, as they can not be applied to the Class-Only Package.
Ailey Staff Discount: $150.00
Ailey School & Alumni Discount: $250.00
For additional partial and full scholarship inquiries, reach out via email to Robert Redick at rredick.emdod@gmail.com
WANT TO BE A CHOREOGRAPHER FOR
HEARTS OF MEN 2026?
APPLY TODAY TO SHOWCASE YOUR WORK IN EMDOD"S HEARTS OF MEN PERFORMANCE!
Show Date: SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 | Tech Rehearsal: FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Performance Location: Ailey Citigroup Theater | 405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, JULY 19
- All genres, techniques and styles of dance are accepted and encouraged to apply!
- This application is open to males and genderqueer/non-binary individuals, all ages 18+ are welcome to apply
- Works in progress, premieres and previously performed works are welcome.
- Group pieces only - must include 5 or more dancers:
We can accommodate large groups of up to 12-15 dancers.
- Piece length requirements: Cannot exceed 6 minutes
*You may apply with a work longer than 6 minutes, but are required to shorten to 6 minutes
or less in order to present in the showcase.
- Tech rehearsal will take place Friday, August 28th
Tech slots are 20 mins each and will be from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Slots will be assigned based on your availability.
Production Fee: $35
*DUE BY TECH REHEARSAL DATE (Friday, August 28)
APPLICATION FEE: $25
If you have any additional questions, feel free to email Robert Redick at rredick.emdod@gmail.com
