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.

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Happening Now at SAB

Meet this year's 'Nutcracker' Princes

Read the New York Times profile on the two SAB students performing the role of Prince in NYCB's 'The Nutcracker' this year.

Summer Auditions

Pre-registration is now open for the 2025 National Audition Tour. Find a location near you.

Classes for 4-5 Year Olds

Registration is open for the 2025 Winter Session of Little Dancers! The 13-week program introduces students to the art of ballet through a curriculum of music and movement specially crafted for young learners.

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National Audition Tour

Spend your Summer dancing at SAB! Pre-registration is now open for the 2025 National Audition Tour. Summer auditions sponsored by:

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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 is…a vision realized!

To wrap up our 90th Anniversary year, we asked members of our alumni community and faculty to sum up what SAB means to them in one word. See what they had to say, and join us in celebrating nine decades of pursuing the vision of Lincoln Kirstein and George Balanchine.

Alumni Spotlight: Suzanne Farrell

To finish off our 2024 SAB Alumni Spotlight series we spoke to iconic Balanchine ballerina Suzanne Farrell about her own experience as an SAB student.

SAB’s Winter Gift Guide

In need of a holiday gift for the dance-lover in your life? Allow us to help! Check out our curated list of gift ideas that’s sure to impress…

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Ever wonder what it’s like to train at SAB? Back in November, we asked our Instagram community to share their top questions about the School and we received hundreds of queries from students and parents all over the world! Over the next few weeks, a few of our advanced students will be answering your most-asked questions - from how they balance their school work, to what it’s like to learn the Balanchine aesthetic, and more.
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To kick things off, watch as two of our Advanced Men students, Jordan and William, tackle questions about attending the SAB Summer Course, how they combat homesickness, and how their classes prepare them to excel in all kinds of male repertoire.
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Stay tuned for more SAB Student Q&As to come! #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #SABSummer2025 #ballet #studentlife #dance #SABStudioLife #SABStudents #SABQandA #dayinthelife #dancerlife #balletlife

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Ever wonder what it’s like to train at SAB? Back in November, we asked our Instagram community to share their top questions about the School and we received hundreds of queries from students and parents all over the world! Over the next few weeks, a few of our advanced students will be answering your most-asked questions - from how they balance their school work, to what it’s like to learn the Balanchine aesthetic, and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To kick things off, watch as two of our Advanced Men students, Jordan and William, tackle questions about attending the SAB Summer Course, how they combat homesickness, and how their classes prepare them to excel in all kinds of male repertoire. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stay tuned for more SAB Student Q&As to come! #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #SABSummer2025 #ballet #studentlife #dance #SABStudioLife #SABStudents #SABQandA #dayinthelife #dancerlife #balletlife

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Here`s a little #TutuTuesday inspiration to help you find your balance in the new year!

📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography
#SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes

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Here's a little #TutuTuesday inspiration to help you find your balance in the new year! 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes

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We`re hitting the road again this weekend to hold SAB summer auditions in Charlotte, Chicago, Memphis, and Pittsburgh! Remember to share your audition snapshots and tag us on social media if you`re planning on joining us and keep eyes on our Instagram Stories for inside looks and reposts from the tour!

#SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp #pointe #pointeshoes #balletintensive #summerintensive #Auditions #NationalAuditionTour #balletauditions #SABAuditions

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We're hitting the road again this weekend to hold SAB summer auditions in Charlotte, Chicago, Memphis, and Pittsburgh! Remember to share your audition snapshots and tag us on social media if you're planning on joining us and keep eyes on our Instagram Stories for inside looks and reposts from the tour! #SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp #pointe #pointeshoes #balletintensive #summerintensive #Auditions #NationalAuditionTour #balletauditions #SABAuditions

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Let 2025 be the year your little one takes their first steps into the wonderful world of dance and sign them up for our Little Dancers classes! These introductory ballet classes are tailored especially for children ages 4 to 5 and give students the chance to learn ballet from real NYCB ballerinas in our gorgeous SAB studios at Lincoln Center.

Classes kick-off on January 21 and there are still a few spaces available. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!

📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography
#SABOpen #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABLittleDancers #ballet #balletclassesforkids # #babyballet #dance #kidsdanceclass #LittleDancers

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Let 2025 be the year your little one takes their first steps into the wonderful world of dance and sign them up for our Little Dancers classes! These introductory ballet classes are tailored especially for children ages 4 to 5 and give students the chance to learn ballet from real NYCB ballerinas in our gorgeous SAB studios at Lincoln Center. Classes kick-off on January 21 and there are still a few spaces available. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio! 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography #SABOpen #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABLittleDancers #ballet #balletclassesforkids # #babyballet #dance #kidsdanceclass #LittleDancers

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Need a mid-week lift after coming back from the holiday break? Take a cue from our Advanced Men class and just use your plié!

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

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Need a mid-week lift after coming back from the holiday break? Take a cue from our Advanced Men class and just use your plié! #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes

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Our students are refreshed and ready to dance as we return to our Winter Term classes this week. Cheers to a brand new year of ballet!

📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography
#SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes

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Our students are refreshed and ready to dance as we return to our Winter Term classes this week. Cheers to a brand new year of ballet! 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes

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Our 2025 Summer Audition Tour kicks off this weekend with auditions in Orange County, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Dallas, and Boston! If you`re planning to join us for any of our auditions this January, be sure to share your SAB audition photos on social media and tag us @sab_nyc with the hashtag: #SABSummer2025 and we may repost them to our stories!

Can`t wait to see you all on the National Audition Tour!

📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography
SAB Summer Auditions sponsored by @freedoflondonusa #SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp #pointe #pointeshoes #balletintensive #summerintensive #Auditions #NationalAuditionTour #balletauditions #SABAuditions

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Our 2025 Summer Audition Tour kicks off this weekend with auditions in Orange County, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Dallas, and Boston! If you're planning to join us for any of our auditions this January, be sure to share your SAB audition photos on social media and tag us @sab_nyc with the hashtag: #SABSummer2025 and we may repost them to our stories! Can't wait to see you all on the National Audition Tour! 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography SAB Summer Auditions sponsored by @freedoflondonusa #SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp #pointe #pointeshoes #balletintensive #summerintensive #Auditions #NationalAuditionTour #balletauditions #SABAuditions

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Before ringing in 2025 be sure to make your year-end gift to SAB: #LinkInBio

Your generosity will support our students` training and help them achieve their goals in the new year and beyond!

📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography

#HappyNewYears #NewYear #NewYears2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #boysdoballet #dance #SABStudioLife #SupportSAB

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Before ringing in 2025 be sure to make your year-end gift to SAB: #LinkInBio Your generosity will support our students' training and help them achieve their goals in the new year and beyond! 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography #HappyNewYears #NewYear #NewYears2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #boysdoballet #dance #SABStudioLife #SupportSAB