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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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

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”

Littlest Dancers

Designed specifically for 2-3 year olds, Littlest Dancers provides a foundational experience in movement and music. This new offering is an expansion of our popular SAB OPEN division and hosts two types of classes: one where a caregiver participates alongside their child, and another designed for independent young dancers.

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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

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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Our Monday mood on this summer day! Week Two of the SAB Summer Course is already off to a great start, and our Summer Scavenger Hunt officially begins today.

Here`s your first clue:
Summer Course is a great time to MAKE your mark. Scour our posts this week to see if you can "pointe" out anything unusual in the images. Gather your findings, and they`ll help you answer a question we`ll ask this Friday. Stay tuned!

#SABScavengerHunt #scavengerhunt #SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp

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Our Monday mood on this summer day! Week Two of the SAB Summer Course is already off to a great start, and our Summer Scavenger Hunt officially begins today. Here's your first clue: Summer Course is a great time to MAKE your mark. Scour our posts this week to see if you can "pointe" out anything unusual in the images. Gather your findings, and they'll help you answer a question we'll ask this Friday. Stay tuned! #SABScavengerHunt #scavengerhunt #SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp

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All this month, we`re hosting a special virtual scavenger hunt on the SAB Instagram - with daily clues and challenges that will put your attention to dance-themed details to the test! Want to join in the search? Comment CLUES and we`ll DM you a link to sign up to participate.

Then, all you have to do is keep an eye on our Instagram feed for new challenges each week. The more clues you find, the more chances you`ll have to win our grand prize - a special prize pack of SAB swag you won`t find anywhere else!

Ready to get started? Comment CLUES, follow the link we message you, then use your email to sign up. The scavenger hunt begins Monday, July 7!

Good luck!

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All this month, we're hosting a special virtual scavenger hunt on the SAB Instagram - with daily clues and challenges that will put your attention to dance-themed details to the test! Want to join in the search? Comment CLUES and we'll DM you a link to sign up to participate. Then, all you have to do is keep an eye on our Instagram feed for new challenges each week. The more clues you find, the more chances you'll have to win our grand prize - a special prize pack of SAB swag you won't find anywhere else! Ready to get started? Comment CLUES, follow the link we message you, then use your email to sign up. The scavenger hunt begins Monday, July 7! Good luck!

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The students have moved into the dorms, placement classes are done, and the 2025 SAB Summer Course has officially begun!
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The students have moved into the dorms, placement classes are done, and the 2025 SAB Summer Course has officially begun! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp

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Kicking off the weekend with another fabulous day of dancing at our New York Junior Session! Tailored for students ages 10-12, this week-long program gives participants a strong introduction to the Balanchine aesthetic and a taste of what it’s like to train at SAB. There’s just one more day of the program to go, we hope our students are soaking it all up!
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#SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #NYJR #NYJR2025 #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp

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Kicking off the weekend with another fabulous day of dancing at our New York Junior Session! Tailored for students ages 10-12, this week-long program gives participants a strong introduction to the Balanchine aesthetic and a taste of what it’s like to train at SAB. There’s just one more day of the program to go, we hope our students are soaking it all up! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #NYJR #NYJR2025 #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp

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Our New York Junior Session is in full swing in the SAB studios - three days done, three more to go!

#SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp #NYJR #NYJR2025

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Our New York Junior Session is in full swing in the SAB studios - three days done, three more to go! #SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp #NYJR #NYJR2025