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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& 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.

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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: Time for ‘The Nutcracker’ and Brat Winter

Meet the two SAB students playing the coveted role of Fritz—a terror of a little brother—in NYCB’s 'The Nutcracker'.

A Brand-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 month, we`re shining our SAB Alumni spotlight on iconic fashion designer Vera Wang, who began her training at the School at age eight and continued for several years. She originally enrolled to help with her lines and flexibility as she trained to become an Olympic-contending figure skater, but, looking back, has found that her experience as an SAB student gave her a level of discipline and grace she`s carried with her throughout her life. Watch as she 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.

@verawang @lincolncenter #SABAlumni #SABAlumniSpotlight #VeraWang #fashion #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #balletschool #balletteacher #LincolnCenter #Balanchine #NYCB #pointe #pointeshoes #SABArchive

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This month, we're shining our SAB Alumni spotlight on iconic fashion designer Vera Wang, who began her training at the School at age eight and continued for several years. She originally enrolled to help with her lines and flexibility as she trained to become an Olympic-contending figure skater, but, looking back, has found that her experience as an SAB student gave her a level of discipline and grace she's carried with her throughout her life. Watch as she 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. @verawang @lincolncenter #SABAlumni #SABAlumniSpotlight #VeraWang #fashion #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #balletschool #balletteacher #LincolnCenter #Balanchine #NYCB #pointe #pointeshoes #SABArchive

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Follow along during another typical day in the life of SAB advanced student Alexia! A native New Yorker, Alexia began her training at the School of American Ballet at just 7 years old. Tag along on her day filled with academic classes at Professional Children`s School, multiple ballet classes, fun moments with friends, serving as a teaching assistant for one of the younger levels, and more!

#SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes #DITL #DIML @professionalchildrensschool

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Follow along during another typical day in the life of SAB advanced student Alexia! A native New Yorker, Alexia began her training at the School of American Ballet at just 7 years old. Tag along on her day filled with academic classes at Professional Children's School, multiple ballet classes, fun moments with friends, serving as a teaching assistant for one of the younger levels, and more! #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes #DITL #DIML @professionalchildrensschool

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Starting with a slow barre after the holiday weekend... Take a peek #InsideSAB at our D students getting back to basics as they ramp up for a busy month ahead!

#SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes

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Starting with a slow barre after the holiday weekend... Take a peek #InsideSAB at our D students getting back to basics as they ramp up for a busy month ahead! #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes

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New York City Ballet`s production of GEORGE BALANCHINE`S THE NUTCRACKER® opens tonight, but before the curtain rises, meet the two boys from the School of American Ballet who get to play a coveted role: Fritz, a terror of a little brother! Read the New York Times article to find out just what goes into performing this mischievous character and how our students are approaching it this year...

Article by Gia Kourlas, visuals by Thea Traff (@theatraff )
Courtesy @nytimes

@nycballet @lincolncenter #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Nutcracker #georgebalanchinesthenutcracker #balanchine #tschaikovsky #tchaikovsky #ballet #dance #pointeshoes #tutu #nycb #nycballet #newyorkcityballet

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New York City Ballet's production of GEORGE BALANCHINE'S THE NUTCRACKER® opens tonight, but before the curtain rises, meet the two boys from the School of American Ballet who get to play a coveted role: Fritz, a terror of a little brother! Read the New York Times article to find out just what goes into performing this mischievous character and how our students are approaching it this year... Article by Gia Kourlas, visuals by Thea Traff (@theatraff ) Courtesy @nytimes @nycballet @lincolncenter #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Nutcracker #georgebalanchinesthenutcracker #balanchine #tschaikovsky #tchaikovsky #ballet #dance #pointeshoes #tutu #nycb #nycballet #newyorkcityballet

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Before we break for the Thanksgiving holiday, we`d like to express our gratitude for our entire community of students, parents, alumni, supporters, faculty, staff, and friends. How lucky we are to be able to instill a love for ballet in new generations every day at SAB!

Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography
#SAB #ballerinas #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABLittleDancers #ballet #balletclassesforkids #dance #pointe #LittleDancers #grateful #Thanksgiving2025

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Before we break for the Thanksgiving holiday, we'd like to express our gratitude for our entire community of students, parents, alumni, supporters, faculty, staff, and friends. How lucky we are to be able to instill a love for ballet in new generations every day at SAB! Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography #SAB #ballerinas #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABLittleDancers #ballet #balletclassesforkids #dance #pointe #LittleDancers #grateful #Thanksgiving2025

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Our students are always stretching and lengthening their lines, even on short weeks! Happy Monday!

📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography
#SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #dance #SABStudioLife #boysdoballet

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Our students are always stretching and lengthening their lines, even on short weeks! Happy Monday! 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #dance #SABStudioLife #boysdoballet