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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2025 Mae L. Wien Awards

The School of American Ballet is honored to announce the 2025 Mae L. Wien Awards.

The Ballet Kids of ‘Midsummer’ Bring Magic to the Bugs

The New York Times spotlights the SAB students featured in George Balanchine’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

National Visiting Fellows

Applications are now open for the 2025-26 National Visiting Fellows Program! Learn more and apply today.

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We are pleased to offer branded merchandise in conjunction with the e-commerce platform Bonfire.

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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

Workshop Wellness – Taking Care Before Taking the Stage

We asked a few of our students to share some of the simple ways they are taking extra care and leaning into their Workshop Wellness routines. See what they had to say and incorporate some of these ideas into your own busy, end-of-year schedules!

SAB Workshop Memories – A Dreamscape of a Life in Ballet

We asked SAB alumna and current Joffrey Ballet company member Lindy Mesmer to share her memories of her SAB Workshop Performance and how that experience resonates for her now, looking back as a professional dancer.

Wellness Wednesday – Pilates at SAB

For this month’s #WellnessWednesday, we’re shining a light on Pilates – the history of the method as well as its history as part of the curriculum at the School of American Ballet.

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Congratulations to SAB faculty member Gonzalo Garcia on his new appointment as Artistic Director at Miami City Ballet! They are so lucky to have Mr. Garcia at the artistic helm. While we’re sad that we won’t have Mr. Garcia teaching regular classes at SAB, we couldn’t be happier for him and this exciting new venture. Congratulations!
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@gonzalogarcia79 @miamicityballet @nycballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #pointe #balletteacher #danceteacher #SABFaculty #SAB #GonzaloGarcia #MiamiCityBallet

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Congratulations to SAB faculty member Gonzalo Garcia on his new appointment as Artistic Director at Miami City Ballet! They are so lucky to have Mr. Garcia at the artistic helm. While we’re sad that we won’t have Mr. Garcia teaching regular classes at SAB, we couldn’t be happier for him and this exciting new venture. Congratulations! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @gonzalogarcia79 @miamicityballet @nycballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #pointe #balletteacher #danceteacher #SABFaculty #SAB #GonzaloGarcia #MiamiCityBallet

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Join us in congratulating the SAB Capstone Class of 2025! With their SAB training complete, we are thrilled to acknowledge this talented group of young people as they take their next steps into the world. Many have accepted positions with ballet companies across the globe, while others are pursuing college degrees at several prestigious universities. We are certain that wherever the next chapter in life leads them, they are going to thrive, bringing with them the same level of dedication, artistry, and joy that they demonstrated in their SAB classes each day.
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We’re going to miss them but we look forward to welcoming them back to SAB as part of the School’s vast alumni community. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished and wish them well in all their future endeavors.
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Watch the video to hear a little bit from each student about what their SAB experience meant to them, and check out our Instagram story to see how they’ve progressed through the years!
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#SABCapstones2025 #SABAlumni #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #balletschool #LincolnCenter #Balanchine #pointe #pointeshoes #Classof2025

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Join us in congratulating the SAB Capstone Class of 2025! With their SAB training complete, we are thrilled to acknowledge this talented group of young people as they take their next steps into the world. Many have accepted positions with ballet companies across the globe, while others are pursuing college degrees at several prestigious universities. We are certain that wherever the next chapter in life leads them, they are going to thrive, bringing with them the same level of dedication, artistry, and joy that they demonstrated in their SAB classes each day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’re going to miss them but we look forward to welcoming them back to SAB as part of the School’s vast alumni community. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished and wish them well in all their future endeavors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Watch the video to hear a little bit from each student about what their SAB experience meant to them, and check out our Instagram story to see how they’ve progressed through the years! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #SABCapstones2025 #SABAlumni #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #balletschool #LincolnCenter #Balanchine #pointe #pointeshoes #Classof2025

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We`re so excited for tonight`s Workshop Benefit! Our students will take the stage once more to perform George Balanchine`s RAYMONDA VARIATIONS, an excerpt from CORTÈGE HONGROIS, and close the show with the third movement of GLASS PIECES by Jerome Robbins. Keep an eye on our Instagram story this evening to follow along and join us in congratulating our students and faculty on another stellar SAB Workshop!

📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography
#SABWorkshop2025 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #JeromeRobbins #NYCB #WorkshopPerformance #SABPerformance #CenterStage #GlassPieces #Raymonda #CortègeHongrois #pointe #dance

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We're so excited for tonight's Workshop Benefit! Our students will take the stage once more to perform George Balanchine's RAYMONDA VARIATIONS, an excerpt from CORTÈGE HONGROIS, and close the show with the third movement of GLASS PIECES by Jerome Robbins. Keep an eye on our Instagram story this evening to follow along and join us in congratulating our students and faculty on another stellar SAB Workshop! 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography #SABWorkshop2025 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #JeromeRobbins #NYCB #WorkshopPerformance #SABPerformance #CenterStage #GlassPieces #Raymonda #CortègeHongrois #pointe #dance

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We’re ready for the 2025 Workshop! The transition from rehearsal to performance-ready is always such a magical experience to behold - Like watching greyscale change to Technicolor right before your eyes!
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We are incredibly proud and grateful to our entire community of students, faculty, families, friends, supporters, and staff for helping this wonderful event come together. Whether you’re planning to be in the audience or cheering us on from afar, keep an eye on our Instagram Story today to follow along with all the excitement, magic, and backstage fun on this very special day!
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#SABWorkshop2025 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #JeromeRobbins #LaineHabony #NYCB #WorkshopPerformance #SABPerformance #CenterStage #GlassPieces #Raymonda #CortègeHongrois #pointe #dance

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We’re ready for the 2025 Workshop! The transition from rehearsal to performance-ready is always such a magical experience to behold - Like watching greyscale change to Technicolor right before your eyes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We are incredibly proud and grateful to our entire community of students, faculty, families, friends, supporters, and staff for helping this wonderful event come together. Whether you’re planning to be in the audience or cheering us on from afar, keep an eye on our Instagram Story today to follow along with all the excitement, magic, and backstage fun on this very special day! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #SABWorkshop2025 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #JeromeRobbins #LaineHabony #NYCB #WorkshopPerformance #SABPerformance #CenterStage #GlassPieces #Raymonda #CortègeHongrois #pointe #dance

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As we head into our final day of rehearsals for the 2025 Workshop Performances, get an insider perspective on what it’s like to perform the opening sequence of Jerome Robbins’ third movement of GLASS PIECES. Watch and listen as advanced SAB student Cameron shares what’s running through his mind as he runs out on stage to begin the ballet!
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You can be there to cheer on Cameron and his classmates as they tackle this spectacular ballet tomorrow - alongside Balanchine’s RAYMONDA VARIATIONS, an excerpt of CORTÈGE HONGROIS and Laine Habony’s new SCHUBERT SYMPHONY - at the 2025 Workshop Performances! Get tickets: #LinkInBio
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#SABWorkshop2025 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #JeromeRobbins #LaineHabony #NYCB #WorkshopPerformance #SABPerformance #CenterStage #GlassPieces #Raymonda #CortègeHongrois #pointe #dance

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As we head into our final day of rehearsals for the 2025 Workshop Performances, get an insider perspective on what it’s like to perform the opening sequence of Jerome Robbins’ third movement of GLASS PIECES. Watch and listen as advanced SAB student Cameron shares what’s running through his mind as he runs out on stage to begin the ballet! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can be there to cheer on Cameron and his classmates as they tackle this spectacular ballet tomorrow - alongside Balanchine’s RAYMONDA VARIATIONS, an excerpt of CORTÈGE HONGROIS and Laine Habony’s new SCHUBERT SYMPHONY - at the 2025 Workshop Performances! Get tickets: #LinkInBio ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #SABWorkshop2025 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #JeromeRobbins #LaineHabony #NYCB #WorkshopPerformance #SABPerformance #CenterStage #GlassPieces #Raymonda #CortègeHongrois #pointe #dance

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Our take on Workshop tech week! While our students have definitely been giving their all during this week’s theater rehearsals, they’ve also been having quite a bit of fun in the process. Here’s a little peek at some of our home movies behind the scenes!
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Don’t miss the chance to see the stars of tomorrow take the stage today. You can still purchase Workshop tickets for this Saturday’s performances or our Benefit performance on Monday!
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#SABWorkshop2025 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #JeromeRobbins #LaineHabony #NYCB #WorkshopPerformance #SABPerformance #CenterStage #GlassPieces #Raymonda #CortègeHongrois #pointe #dance @lainehabony

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Our take on Workshop tech week! While our students have definitely been giving their all during this week’s theater rehearsals, they’ve also been having quite a bit of fun in the process. Here’s a little peek at some of our home movies behind the scenes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t miss the chance to see the stars of tomorrow take the stage today. You can still purchase Workshop tickets for this Saturday’s performances or our Benefit performance on Monday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn more: #LinkInBio ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #SABWorkshop2025 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #JeromeRobbins #LaineHabony #NYCB #WorkshopPerformance #SABPerformance #CenterStage #GlassPieces #Raymonda #CortègeHongrois #pointe #dance @lainehabony