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.

EXPLORE OUR IMPACT

Happening Now at SAB

School of American Ballet Appoints New Leaders

Darla Hoover is to be chair of faculty and Aesha Ash will fill the newly created position of associate chair.

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Stock up on SAB essentials for Summer!

National Visiting Fellows

SAB is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 National Fellowship Program.
Read on to learn how to apply.

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Little Dancers

Weekly classes for 4, 5 and young 6 year olds highlighting introductory ballet, creative movement, classical music appreciation are offered each fall and winter. No previous training is necessary.

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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

Our Wonderful Workshop Weekend

Nothing quite compares to witnessing an SAB Workshop Performance in person, but we’ve assembled a handful of photos – from the wings to the stage – that capture the magic of the performances better than anything we could put into words….

Photo Gallery: Celebrating 50 Years of Suki Schorer

Just before our Workshop Performances, we invited School of American Ballet alumni to join us in our Lincoln Center studios to celebrate and toast Suki Schorer’s 50th anniversary of teaching at SAB. See a gallery of pictures from all our celebrations of Suki Schorer!

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