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.

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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

New York Times - On Pointe: The Real-Life Adventures of Some Very Young Dancers

Read the New York Times article to find out more about the series, the filming process, and what viewers can expect.

Playbill - How Director Larissa Bills Pulls Back the Curtain With On Pointe

Playbill interviews director/producer Larissa Bills.

Summer 2021 Auditions

We are now accepting video applications for our 2021 summer programs. Students ages 10-18 should apply now through January 31.

Summer Auditions sponsored by

 

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SAB Open: Little Dancers

Enrollment is now open for SAB’s 2021 winter session of Little Dancers. Weekly classes for children ages 4-6 will be offered online via zoom beginning the week of January 25.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT SAB

Advice to Students for a New Year

We asked a handful of SAB faculty members and alumni to share their advice for young dancers (and tips they’d go back and give their younger selves if they could!)

Performing George Balanchine’s Agon: A Conversation with Kay Mazzo and Savannah Durham

Agon is a beloved Balanchine ballet that is both thrilling and inspiring to watch, but what’s it like to perform this technically challenging ballet?

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