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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For Students
& Parents

Explore our world-renowned classical ballet training programs for 6 to 18 year olds and the myriad resources dedicated to the care and development of each student.

For
Supporters

Learn how your support can impact the future of ballet and help our talented students make their dreams come true.

For
Everyone

From open ballet classes for young children to educational seminars for adults, SAB has something for everyone.

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

NY Times: This Year’s ‘Nutcracker’ Kids...

The return of New York City Ballet’s holiday classic will look a little different this season, with older children and new...

Our Online Store is Open

The School of American Ballet is pleased to offer branded merchandise in conjunction with the e-commerce platform Bonfire.

Nutcracker Family Benefit

New York City’s favorite family holiday event, the Nutcracker Family Benefit offers the unique opportunity to experience George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®!

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Ballet Connoisseurship
On Demand

We are pleased to offer streaming access to our library of 20 previously-recorded Ballet Connoisseurship sessions.  Each episode is available to rent for $25 each. And now through the end of the year, you can rent all 20 for only $100!

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Disney+
On Pointe

All episodes of the original docuseries On Pointe are streaming now on Disney+.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT SAB

SAB Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season for gifting and as such we’ve compiled our very own list of perfect gifts for ballet lovers and SAB fans of all ages. From tickets to SAB-branded merchandise, innovative accessories to insightful online courses, you’re sure to find the perfect gift… even if it’s just a gift to yourself!

Interview with a Sugar Plum

While each part in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is special, the lead role of the Sugar Plum Fairy carries with it an unforgettable kind of magic. To find out a little more about what it’s like to dance this beautiful role, we turned to one of NYCB’s principal dancers, and our own SAB Faculty Member, Sterling Hyltin, who has performed it year after year.

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