Quenia Ribeiro

Quenia Ribeiro is a native of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with over 25 years as dancer and instructor. She has performed at universities, festivals, and theatres in Greece, Brazil, and all over the United States . Her vibrant and exciting classes include many different styles of Brazilian Dance in addition to Samba. As a student Quenia underwent 18 years of formal ballet training, at the same time she was exposed to the rich musical world of Rio De Janeiro and actively studied various forms of Brazilian folkloric dance. Since moving to New York more than a decade ago, Quenia has held regular classes at many of the finest dance studios in New York. As a performer Quenia has danced in all types of situations and venues. From Radio City Music Hall, to Yale University the list continues. She has appeared on television spots for NBC, Fox 5, and Univision. Currently she directs and choreographs for her company "Grupo Ribeiro,” as well as conducting residencies in schools for children and teens.

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February 02, 2022

Ailey Extension Celebrates Black History Month With The Launch Of Ailey Legacy On-Demand Series And Themed Workshops

(NEW YORK) February 2, 2022 – In celebration of Black History Month, Ailey Extension is launching Ailey Legacy On-Demand, a series of on-demand workshops taught by the stars of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and presenting a variety of workshops and classes that highlight Black contributions to the world of dance. Each day in February students of all experience levels can explore street styles such as hip-hop and Afro’Dance, dive into Afro-Latin techniques from Cuba and Brazil, and immerse themselves in traditional West African dance with Ailey’s elite instructors either in-studio at the Joan Weill Center for Dance – NYC’s largest building dedicated to dance – or virtually from wherever they are located.

January 20, 2022

Ailey All Access Series Of Digital Performance Broadcasts January 31-June 20 Headlines Slate Of Free Ailey Virtual Offerings

New York, NY – January 20, 2022 – The Ailey organization committed to furthering the pioneering vision of its founder Alvin Ailey continues to find ways to build community, inspire, and celebrate the indomitable human spirit through dance with a new slate of digital programing in conjunction with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s national tour marking Artistic Director Robert Battle’s 10th anniversary and 50 years of Cry. Upcoming offerings include: Ailey All Access, a returning online initiative featuring a series of performance broadcasts January 31 – June 20; a virtual educational performance experience will introduce young audiences to the magic of Ailey; Ailey Extension's dance and fitness classes program invites fans around the world to join in the dance with new workshops; and viewers are encouraged to explore the life and work of a brilliant and enigmatic genius through feature-length documentary portrait, AILEY.