Events
The School of American Ballet hosts or participates in a number of events each year. While some are open to the public, others are restricted to alumni or members of the School's Association and Donors Circle.
2009
Student Choreography Workshop
Monday, October 26
7:30pm
Advisory Council and Donors Circle members are invited to this reception and informal showing of new student choreography. Students choose their music and dancers, most of them choreographing for the very first time.
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Halloween Open House
Friday, October 30
10:30am to 4pm
Association and Donors Circle members attend a festive day of classes as students take their daily ballet classes in costume.
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Association Seminar
Tuesday, December 1
7:30pm
Association members and above are invited to this behind-the-scenes look at the School. This year’s seminar will focus on “Intermediate Girls at SAB: The Transformation from Student to Dancer Begins” and will feature faculty member, Katrina Killian and B-2 students.
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Nutcracker Family Benefit
Saturday, December 5
2:00pm
Hosted by both SAB and NYCB this festive family benefit follows a performance of the Nutcracker in the David H. Koch Theater and is ideal for children ages 4 to 12. Tickets and Tables are available for purchase.
2010
National Audition Tour
January and February
SAB's travels to nearly two dozen locations across the United States to conduct auditions for its annual 5-week Summer Course. Students ages 12 through 18 are welcome to audition.
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Valentine’s Day Open House
Friday, February 12
10:30am to 4pm
Association and Donors Circle members are invited to watch advanced classes and students dressed in festive attire.
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Winter Ball
Monday, March 1
7:00pm
David H. Koch Theater
SAB’s glamorous gala featuring advanced students performing a unique piece choreographed specifically for the Winter Ball. Another highlight of this event is the exciting after party, The Encore, hosted by SAB’s Young Patrons. This year’s Winter Ball is sponsored by Van Cleef and Arpels. Tickets and Tables are available for purchase.
Patrons Circle Seminar and Reception
Tuesday, March 4
7:30pm
Patrons Circle members and above are invited for an educational seminar featuring faculty and advanced students. Topic to be determined.
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Workshop Preview
Thursday, April 22
6:30pm
Patrons Circle members and higher are invited to see the Workshop process in an early studio viewing hosted by SAB’s Artistic Director and Executive Director. Directors and Chairmen Circle members are invited to an elegant dinner following the preview.
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Workshop Final Rehearsal
Friday, June 4
4 to 7pm
Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 155 West 65th Street
Partner members and above are invited to this final dress rehearsal before the three public SAB Workshop Performances. The rehearsal takes place in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at the Juilliard School.
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46th Annual Workshop Performances
Saturday, June 5
2pm and 8pm
The Workshop is SAB students’ only public performance of the school year. Dozens of advanced students participate each year performing classical works by Balanchine, Robbins, Bouronville and other masters, as well as new choreography made especially on SAB students. The performances take place at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at The Juilliard School and include full costumes, lighting and a live orchestra.
Founders Society “Picnic”
Thursday, July 15
12:30pm
Donors who have made a bequest or other planned gift to SAB are invited to this informal annual event. Guests are invited to watch class following lunch.