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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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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

Tickets now available for Winter Ball 2020

Don’t miss this glamorous black-tie dinner-dance featuring a one-time-only performance by SAB students...

Imagine Documentaries Teams With SAB, DCTV for ‘On Pointe’ Series

Variety announces Imagine Documentaries has partnered with DCTV and School of American Ballet for “On Pointe,” a docu-series...

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SAB presents The Beauty of Ballet

This free Lecture-Demonstration program which is open to the public and presented at NYC neighborhood venues for family audiences in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Harlem, features advanced SAB students. Audiences are offered a sneak-peek inside SAB’s classroom to witness how students train to become professional dancers.

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Become a Ballet Connoisseur with SAB’s new adult education classes

Ballet Connoisseurship is an educational offering for adults providing seasoned ballet goers and newcomers alike with knowledge and perspectives that will enhance their appreciation of ballet. Upcoming courses will explore history, music, choreography and art as it relates to ballet in America with a focus on SAB’s founders George Balanchine & Lincoln Kirstein.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT SAB

Lauren Lovette shares her SAB Story

Watch as New York City Ballet Principal Dancer and SAB Alumna, Lauren Lovette, shares a bit about her experience as a student.

Valentine’s Day Open House

It’s safe to say that our Valentine’s Day was particularly heartwarming this year. See how we celebrated in our studios.