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.

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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

Now at SAB

Celebrating SAB's Female Choreographers

SAB's first female choreography fellow, Emily Kikta, and students created works supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

A New Space for SAB’s Artistic Athletes

The Artistic Health and Wellness Student Center is designed to support the physical and mental well-being of all students.

Register now for Summer Program Auditions.

This summer, experience exceptional training with SAB’s renowned faculty in the heart of NYC. Audition at one of 17 locations this winter or apply by video.

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Introducing the SAB One-Day Experience!

For the first time ever, SAB is opening its doors to students ages 12-18 for a series of one-day Workshops designed to offer a glimpse inside our studios – No Audition Necessary! The first workshop is November 9. Learn more and register today!

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Shop Official SAB Merchandise

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

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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.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT SAB

SAB Alumni Spotlight – Vera Wang

Watch as Alumna Vera Wang shares her recollections of the SAB studios, her teachers, and how she’s applied the lessons she learned at SAB to her work as a designer.

Recapping our First Alumni Homecoming Week

The SAB community is truly something special, and we were thrilled to build on those vital connections with a brand-new initiative! In an effort to allow our alumni to engage in new ways while still building on beloved traditions, we hosted our first-ever Alumni Homecoming Week, and it was a spectacular success!

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This incredible short film captures what seven female students experienced as part of SAB’s Student Choreography Program made possible through the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. We couldn’t be more grateful. This inspiring program helps cultivate and champion the next generation of female voices and creators in dance.

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This incredible short film captures what seven female students experienced as part of SAB’s Student Choreography Program made possible through the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. We couldn’t be more grateful. This inspiring program helps cultivate and champion the next generation of female voices and creators in dance.

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We’re thrilled to announce that the following current and former NYCB dancers—Sara Adams, Gilbert Bolden III, Emma Von Enck, Laine Habony, Lauren King, Isabella LaFreniere, and Daniel Ulbricht—will teach classes as part of our new One-Week Experience this August. This exciting program will be offered in two sessions: August 3–7 and August 10–14.

Advanced and professional-level dancers ages 18–23 are encouraged to apply while space remains. The application is free! Visit the link in bio for more.

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We’re thrilled to announce that the following current and former NYCB dancers—Sara Adams, Gilbert Bolden III, Emma Von Enck, Laine Habony, Lauren King, Isabella LaFreniere, and Daniel Ulbricht—will teach classes as part of our new One-Week Experience this August. This exciting program will be offered in two sessions: August 3–7 and August 10–14. Advanced and professional-level dancers ages 18–23 are encouraged to apply while space remains. The application is free! Visit the link in bio for more.

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SAB Alumni! Our Second Annual Alumni Encore Virtual Open House is just three days away—we`d love for you to join us!

Register for one or all of the events taking place March 26-27 at the link in bio.

We hope to see you there...virtually!

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SAB Alumni! Our Second Annual Alumni Encore Virtual Open House is just three days away—we'd love for you to join us! Register for one or all of the events taking place March 26-27 at the link in bio. We hope to see you there...virtually!

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Our June 14 One-Day Experience still has a few spots left!

New this year, the School of American Ballet is opening its doors to dancers ages 12–18 for immersive, one-day workshops. Train with SAB’s distinguished faculty and guest teachers from New York City Ballet—including principal dancers Isabella LaFreniere and Daniel Ulbricht and soloist Sara Adams and at our state-of-the-art studios at Lincoln Center.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

Visit the link in bio to learn more.

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Our June 14 One-Day Experience still has a few spots left! New this year, the School of American Ballet is opening its doors to dancers ages 12–18 for immersive, one-day workshops. Train with SAB’s distinguished faculty and guest teachers from New York City Ballet—including principal dancers Isabella LaFreniere and Daniel Ulbricht and soloist Sara Adams and at our state-of-the-art studios at Lincoln Center. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Visit the link in bio to learn more.

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We’re excited to welcome SAB alumni back for the Second Annual Alumni Encore Virtual Open House, March 26–27.

Join us for two days of engaging conversations and behind-the-scenes updates from SAB’s leadership, faculty, and staff. Stay connected to the School—no matter where you are—and reconnect with the SAB community from anywhere in the world.

We look forward to welcoming even more alumni into the conversation this spring!

Browse sessions and register at the link in bio.

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We’re excited to welcome SAB alumni back for the Second Annual Alumni Encore Virtual Open House, March 26–27. Join us for two days of engaging conversations and behind-the-scenes updates from SAB’s leadership, faculty, and staff. Stay connected to the School—no matter where you are—and reconnect with the SAB community from anywhere in the world. We look forward to welcoming even more alumni into the conversation this spring! Browse sessions and register at the link in bio.

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Today—and all month—we celebrate the women of ballet: dancers, students, choreographers, and teachers who inspire and shape this art form every day.

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Happy International Women’s Day! Today—and all month—we celebrate the women of ballet: dancers, students, choreographers, and teachers who inspire and shape this art form every day.

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We are beyond proud to celebrate the 51 incredible SAB students who performed alongside New York City Ballet in the breathtaking production of The Sleeping Beauty at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Bravo to each and every one of them! ✨🩰

#thesleepingbeauty #NYCB #CityBallet #ballet #pointe #dance #performance

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We are beyond proud to celebrate the 51 incredible SAB students who performed alongside New York City Ballet in the breathtaking production of The Sleeping Beauty at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Bravo to each and every one of them! ✨🩰 #thesleepingbeauty #NYCB #CityBallet #ballet #pointe #dance #performance