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

Remembering Nancy N. Lassalle

The School of American Ballet mourns the passing of Nancy Lassalle - an advocate, supporter, and partner to the School and NYCB.

Our New Online Store is Open

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

Little Dancers classes for 4-6 year olds

Enroll now for our fall session of Little Dancers classes for children ages 4-6 years old.

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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

Start the School Year with Advice from our New SAB Alumni

What advice would you give your younger self if you could? As we begin the 2021-22 Winter Term we wanted to share what a few of our newest alumni said in answer to that very question.

Meet Our Lincoln Center Interns

As a resident organization of Lincoln Center, the School of American Ballet was fortunate enough to take part in Lincoln Center’s Internship program and had the pleasure of welcoming three interns into our administration this past year.

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