Ailey Extension vs Broadway Dance Center
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ailey Extension
Access a variety of dance and fitness classes online or in-person, taught by renowned instructors. Explore different techniques in a welcoming environment and manage your schedule and account easily through the app.
- Open classes for all ages and experience levels
- World-renowned instructors
- Wide range of dance and fitness techniques
- Online and in-person class options
- Class package purchasing
- Account management
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Ailey Extension was founded to continue Alvin Ailey’s legacy that “dance came from the people and should be delivered back to the people” by offering open classes for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels taught by world-renowned instructors. Classes are offered seven days a week online and at the Ailey Studios in a wide range of dance and fitness techniques—from modern and ballet to street styles and Pilates. Experience the Ailey legacy in a welcoming, non-competitive environment. Ailey Extension is located at The Joan Weill Center for Dance at 405 W. 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan. This beautiful glass-encased building—the largest building dedicated to dance in New York City—is home to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and houses 16 climate-controlled studios with sprung floors and state-of-the-art acoustics. Located in New York City's midtown west area, the Ailey Studios are easily accessible by public transportation. The Ailey Extension app makes it easy for you to browse upcoming classes, learn more about our instructors, purchase class packages, sign up on the go, and manage your account, all from the convenience of your phone. Visit ailey.org/classes to learn more about Ailey Extension.
Broadway Dance Center
Access class schedules, studio promotions, and your digital ClubCard. Purchase class packages and find location details. Connect with social media and optimize your time with this convenient mobile tool.
- View class schedules
- Access studio promotions
- Digital ClubCard
- Purchase class packages
- Location information
- Social media links
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Download the official Broadway Dance Center App today! View class schedules and studio promotions, access your digital ClubCard, purchase class packages, and view location information. You can also click through to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages! Optimize your time and maximize the convenience from your phone. Download today! Be sure to check out our website at: BroadwayDanceCenter.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ailey Extension at 75% against Broadway Dance Center's 17%. Ailey Extension also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.2). Broadway Dance Center's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (21 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ailey Extension holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Ailey Extension's written reviews are positive against 17% of Broadway Dance Center's.
Ailey Extension ships an update monthly, Broadway Dance Center every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ailey Extension | Broadway Dance Center |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better | 3.2 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc. | Ensemble Performing Arts NY LLC |
Customer experience
Ailey Extension
Broadway Dance Center
In-app purchases
Ailey Extension
No in-app purchases
Broadway Dance Center
No in-app purchases
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