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Whether you’re attending in-person or cheering from afar, join us in celebrating the hard work that led our students to today’s Workshop performances. Dancers, enjoy every moment! You deserve to shine💙
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Dynamism. Precision. Radiance. As noted in the New York Times article by Gia Kourlas, Kiyon Ross inspires all this and more in "Proof of Light", a new work premiering at SAB`s Workshop Performances.
Blending his experiences as a former student and as the current Associate Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ross empowers each dancer to share their inner light. Dive more into Mr. Ross`s artistic process in the New York Times article found at the link in our bio. Limited tickets to see this remarkable work remain and are available for purchase at sab.org/events.
Photos by Yuvrah Khanna, courtesy of The New York Times
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This weekend, SAB dancers bring "Scherzo à la Russe" to the Workshop stage, a piece they have been rehearsing with strong dedication and intentional focus.
This work bridges Balanchine`s style with Russian folk dance. Light-hearted choreography is met with impeccable poise, refined technique, and precise clarity. Few tickets remain to see this piece performed at the 2026 Workshop performances - purchase your tickets now at the link in bio!
📸: @rosalieoconnorphotography
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The Workshop Benefit Performance is June 8 - a highlight on every ballet lover`s social calendar! Featuring a special performance of the Workshop repertoire, guests will celebrate the culmination of another incredible year of training.
The best part? Event proceeds will benefit need-based scholarships and essential aspects of the SAB learning environment. Experience the SAB legacy in real time and make an impact on future dancers at this dazzling event. Information on the different ticket tiers can be found at the link in bio.
Photos from the 2025 Workshop Benefit Performance of "Raymonda Variations" by @rosalieoconnorphotography
Photos from the 2025 Workshop Benefit event by Marsha Bernstein
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This past weekend, Megan Fairchild took her final bow after her 25-year career at New York City Ballet.
Many SAB students have been lucky to learn from Megan, who has been on faculty since 2018 and a Teaching Fellow and guest since 2012. However, Megan’s journey began back in 2000, when she was a student at SAB herself!
Congratulations, Megan on an incredible career with NYCB! Your SAB family is so proud of you. Thank you for bringing such joy to our studios and establishing a standard of excellence that inspires our students to shine.
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Workshop provides the opportunity for our dancers to bridge the gap between class and performance.
In rehearsals for "Who Cares?", students are challenged not only by the stamina and technical skill of the piece, but by the choreography`s call for spectacular artistry. Ease, charm, wit, and romance are all expressed through the movement, encouraging our students to approach the work not just as dancers, but as artists!
George Balanchine`s "Who Cares?" is an exciting piece performing at the 2026 Workshop performances on June 6 and the Workshop Benefit on June 8 at the Peter J. Sharp Theater. Tickets can be purchased at the link in bio!
📸: @rosalieoconnorphotography
“A celebration of vitality and presence—the dancers themselves becoming the evidence of something vibrant, immediate and alive.”
This June, SAB alumnus, Kiyon Ross, makes his Workshop choreographic debut with the world premiere of “Proof of Light”. In five movements, the piece incorporates speed, precision, musicality, and dynamic interplay, merging the Balanchine tradition with Ross’ own artistic voice.
Don’t miss out on this groundbreaking premiere! Tickets are on sale now at the link in bio.
SAB Workshop
Saturday, June 6 - 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
SAB Workshop Benefit
Sunday, June 8 - 7:00 PM
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Meet the 2026 recipients of SAB’s Alumni of Distinction Award - Nancy Reynolds and Victoria Simon!
Since their days in the SAB studios, our two awardees have accomplished extraordinary achievements both on and off the stage. Since her time at SAB, Nancy has dedicated her life to documenting and safeguarding the work of George Balanchine, currently serving as the Director of Research for the George Balanchine Foundation. Similarly, Victoria is devoted to the preservation and transmission of Balanchine`s choreography, having staged over 25 of his ballets for more than 80 companies.
SAB alumni of all generations and their guests are invited to join us in honoring these two incredible women at the Annual Alumni Celebration on June 5th. Tickets are on sale now on the SAB website!
To read more about our 2026 recipients, please visit the link in our bio.
Photo by Martha Swope, 1958
(From Left to Right): Friedman, Simon, Reynolds, Schorer in Swan Lake.
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