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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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.

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

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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

The Tiny Dancers Who Make ‘The Nutcracker’ Sparkle

In New York City Ballet’s production this year, the children, most of them new to the show, are back to normal. Pint-size, that...

SAB's National Audition Tour Returns!

For the first time since 2020, SAB will travel across the US to audition students in person for our 2023 Summer Programs!

2023 Summer Program Auditions

SAB is excited to once again offer in-person auditions for our 2023 summer programs. Students ages 10-18 are invited to join us at one of 17 audition locations across the country this January. We are also accepting video applications now through January 29. Register or apply today!

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Auditions for 6-10 Year Olds

We are pleased to announce spring audition dates for for children ages 6-10! Registration begins in mid-February 2023. View more info and join our mailing list today!

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Ballet Connoisseurship 2023

SAB’s adult seminar series returns this spring! Experience intimate deep-dives exploring the history, creation, music, and other behind-the-scenes details of Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15, Episodes and Scotch Symphony.

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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

Interview with a Sugarplum Fairy

Sterling Hyltin is taking her final bow with NYCB dancing the role of the Sugarplum Fairy in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® this month. Read our interview with her on what it’s like to perform this iconic role.

Little Dancers back in the Studios

Did you know that SAB teaches children as young as four? We were so excited to welcome our youngest students back in-person this fall through the Little Dancers program!

25 Years of Student Choreography

With the aim of nurturing the next generation of choreographers by providing students the opportunity to explore the art of choreography, SAB initiated the annual Student Choreography Workshop, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary.

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