FOUNDED BY GEORGE BALANCHINE, SAB IS THE PREEMINENT BALLET SCHOOL IN THE US.

We train talented dancers from diverse backgrounds for professional careers in ballet while enriching the life of every student.

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Since our founding in 1934

SAB has trained more dancers for careers in professional ballet than any other US school. Alumni comprise more than 95% of New York City Ballet and fill the ranks of companies across the US and around the world. SAB is the future of classical ballet.

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Happening Now at SAB

National Audition Tour

Spend your Summer dancing at SAB! Pre-registration is now open for the 2025 National Audition Tour. Summer auditions sponsored by:

Classes for 4-5 Year Olds

Registration is open for the 2025 Winter Session of Little Dancers! The 13-week program introduces students to the art of ballet through a curriculum of music and movement specially crafted for young learners.

Celebrate SAB’s 90th Anniversary

All year long we will be celebrating SAB’s 90th Anniversary and the impact the School has had on ballet in America.

Shop Official SAB Merchandise

We are pleased to offer branded merchandise in conjunction with the e-commerce platform Bonfire.

Become a Member

Gain access to exclusive programs designed to provide you with an inside look at the training of America’s finest ballet students. By becoming a Member of the School of American Ballet, you will ensure that the most talented ballet students in the nation have access to the highest level of training, needed scholarship support, state-of-the-art facilities, and unparalleled student services.

BEHIND THE SCENES AT SAB

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We love these teaching moments in the studio when everything clicks and our students get one step closer to mastering their ballet skills! 

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There’s no denying that studying ballet at SAB instills a strong work ethic that our students can apply in all aspects of their lives. As faculty member Adam Hendrickson attests, this work ethic is a trait that will appeal to employers outside the performing arts and can serve our students well after their performing careers are over. 

Support our students’ training and you’ll help set them up for successful careers in ballet and beyond! #LinkInBio

DP: @mosadek 
Focus: Neilson Tam
Color: @company_3

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We're flashing back to Halloween today by sharing a special gallery of photos highlighting a handful of the fantastic costumes our students, faculty, and pianists wore to their All Hallows Eve classes. Prepare to be bewitched by their creativity: #LinkInBio

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Let’s jump into another brisk #InsideSAB peek at morning technique class with our D students... #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes
Keep reaching for your goals and striving for greatness and you're sure to find tremendous satisfaction in the process. #MondayMotivation #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes
Let's close out the week with another snapshot from the #SABArchive: Here's a moment from our 1961 teacher's seminar in which George Balanchine demonstrated how to teach his aesthetic to fellow ballet instructors, with the help of New York City Ballet dancers. 

While we continue to occasionally work with our National Visiting Fellows alumni to hold teaching seminars around the country, bringing the Balanchine training and aesthetic to new communities of instructors and aspiring dancers, it's pretty neat to look back and see how it started with Mr. B himself! #FlashbackFriday

Photo by Nancy Lassalle 
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Spend your Summer dancing at SAB! Pre-registration is now open for the 2025 National Audition Tour. Head to our website to get all the dates and details for the many cities we'll be traveling to this upcoming January and register for an audition near you! 

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