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

Olivia Bell Reprises Role in Gianna Reisen's Signs

Read the New York Times' recent spotlight on her upcoming performance with New York City Ballet.

Artistic News for 2024-2025

We are happy to share some exciting updates and additions to our faculty as we look towards the future.

Celebrate SAB’s 90th Anniversary

All year long we will be celebrating SAB’s 90th Anniversary and the impact the School has had on ballet in America.

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Classes for Little Dancers

Register now for the 2024 fall session of SAB’s Little Dancers – introductory ballet classes for 4-6 year olds.

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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

Interpreting Serenade

Watch as SAB advanced student Lucie and NYCB principal dancer Megan Fairchild discuss what they love about Serenade and dancing the role of the Russian Girl.

#SAB90 – SAB holds the first Student Choreography Workshop

Take a look back on some of our accomplished alumni who got their start as choreographers at the Student Choreography Workshop!

Alumni Spotlight: KJ Takahashi

Watch as alumnus KJ Takahashi shares what it was like to train with legendary SAB faculty member Andrei Kramarevsky, his favorite Workshop Performance memories, as well as his hopes for inspiring more dancers of Asian heritage to pursue careers in classical ballet.

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Just one month into our 2024-2025 Winter Term and our students have already learned so much! For instance, just take a look at our C1 and Intermediate Men honing their partnering skills in our latest peek #InsideSAB... #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes

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Just one month into our 2024-2025 Winter Term and our students have already learned so much! For instance, just take a look at our C1 and Intermediate Men honing their partnering skills in our latest peek #InsideSAB... #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes

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An essential part of our training at SAB is developing musicality in our students. Having live accompaniment in every class is a key element to achieving that. For World Ballet Pianist Day, we salute our incredible team of pianists, who bring their skill, expertise, and beautiful music into our studios daily!
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Watch as SAB pianist Alice Hargrove along with faculty, alumni, and current students share how having live music in the studio is such an important and special aspect of the SAB experience. And head to our Instagram Story feed today to meet a few more of the pianists of SAB!
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Happy #WorldBalletPianistsDay!
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#Balanchine #SeeTheMusic #music #balletmusic #pianists #musicinthestudio #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife @maestrogreco @pointemagazineofficial @academieprincessegrace @missmeagan1316 @sukischorer

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An essential part of our training at SAB is developing musicality in our students. Having live accompaniment in every class is a key element to achieving that. For World Ballet Pianist Day, we salute our incredible team of pianists, who bring their skill, expertise, and beautiful music into our studios daily! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Watch as SAB pianist Alice Hargrove along with faculty, alumni, and current students share how having live music in the studio is such an important and special aspect of the SAB experience. And head to our Instagram Story feed today to meet a few more of the pianists of SAB! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy #WorldBalletPianistsDay! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Balanchine #SeeTheMusic #music #balletmusic #pianists #musicinthestudio #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife @maestrogreco @pointemagazineofficial @academieprincessegrace @missmeagan1316 @sukischorer

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Tomorrow: NYCB`s Fall Fashion Gala will feature the Company premiere of SAB alumna Gianna Reisen`s SIGNS - a ballet she created for the students of the School of American Ballet for our 2022 Workshop Performances. Olivia Bell was one of the original leads as a student and tonight will reprise her role in the ballet, this time as a company member. Read the article in the New York Times by Gia Kourlas (@giadk) to learn more about this resplendent ballet and how Ms. Bell is approaching this chance to dance it once again: #LinkInBio

Photo: Olivia Bell (@olivia_thedancer) performing Gianna Reisen`s (@greisen3) SIGNS at the 2022 SAB Workshop Performances, 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography

@nycballet @nytimes #NYCB #NYCBallet #NYCBFallGala #SABAlumni #SABWorkshop2022 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #GiannaReisen #OliviaBell #SignsNYCB #pointe #dance #pointeshoes

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Tomorrow: NYCB's Fall Fashion Gala will feature the Company premiere of SAB alumna Gianna Reisen's SIGNS - a ballet she created for the students of the School of American Ballet for our 2022 Workshop Performances. Olivia Bell was one of the original leads as a student and tonight will reprise her role in the ballet, this time as a company member. Read the article in the New York Times by Gia Kourlas (@giadk) to learn more about this resplendent ballet and how Ms. Bell is approaching this chance to dance it once again: #LinkInBio Photo: Olivia Bell (@olivia_thedancer) performing Gianna Reisen's (@greisen3) SIGNS at the 2022 SAB Workshop Performances, 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography @nycballet @nytimes #NYCB #NYCBallet #NYCBFallGala #SABAlumni #SABWorkshop2022 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #GiannaReisen #OliviaBell #SignsNYCB #pointe #dance #pointeshoes

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Happy Monday! The start of this autumnal week is "turning out" just beautifully, don`t you agree?

📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography
#SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #boysballet #dance #SABStudioLife #MondayMood

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Happy Monday! The start of this autumnal week is "turning out" just beautifully, don't you agree? 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #boysballet #dance #SABStudioLife #MondayMood

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To close out this momentous week, we`re sharing a special #FlashbackFriday shot of dancers in George Balanchine`s SERENADE from 1935, courtesy of New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Here you can see SAB dancers Annabelle Lyon, Ruthanna Boris, Helen Leitch, Holly Howard, and Elise Reiman in costumes that pre-date the iconic Karinska tulle skirts we see worn today.

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@nypl_lpa #SABArchive #SAB90 #Serenade #Serenade90 #ballethistory #ballet #Balanchine #SABhistory #SchoolofAmericanBallet

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To close out this momentous week, we're sharing a special #FlashbackFriday shot of dancers in George Balanchine's SERENADE from 1935, courtesy of New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Here you can see SAB dancers Annabelle Lyon, Ruthanna Boris, Helen Leitch, Holly Howard, and Elise Reiman in costumes that pre-date the iconic Karinska tulle skirts we see worn today. Photographer unknown @nypl_lpa #SABArchive #SAB90 #Serenade #Serenade90 #ballethistory #ballet #Balanchine #SABhistory #SchoolofAmericanBallet

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Just a few of our favorite things: morning technique classes, crossed fifths, and Petit Pas bracelets made from upcycled dead Freed pointe shoes! (Can you spot the Sole Wrap bracelet in this shot?)

Shop the collection and 50% of your purchase goes back to SAB in support of our pointe shoe fund: #LinkInBio @petitpasnyc

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Just a few of our favorite things: morning technique classes, crossed fifths, and Petit Pas bracelets made from upcycled dead Freed pointe shoes! (Can you spot the Sole Wrap bracelet in this shot?) Shop the collection and 50% of your purchase goes back to SAB in support of our pointe shoe fund: #LinkInBio @petitpasnyc

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Tonight`s the night! Join us in cheering on our advanced students who will be performing SERENADE and students from our children`s division performing in MOZARTIANA as part of New York City Ballet`s Balanchine + Ratmansky program this evening. Watch our Instagram Story feed to follow along in the excitement backstage and in the theater!

@nycballet #NYCB #Serenade90 #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #SAB90 #Serenade #SAB90Years #pointe #dance #Mozartiana

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Tonight's the night! Join us in cheering on our advanced students who will be performing SERENADE and students from our children's division performing in MOZARTIANA as part of New York City Ballet's Balanchine + Ratmansky program this evening. Watch our Instagram Story feed to follow along in the excitement backstage and in the theater! @nycballet #NYCB #Serenade90 #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #SAB90 #Serenade #SAB90Years #pointe #dance #Mozartiana

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New York City Ballet principal dancer and SAB faculty member Megan Fairchild has performed the role of the Russian Girl in SERENADE numerous times throughout her career. So, it seemed only fitting for her to impart some of her experience, perspective, and advice for interpreting this Balanchine masterpiece to one of the SAB students who will be dancing a portion of the role in New York City Ballet’s one-night Balanchine + Ratmansky program tomorrow.
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Watch as advanced student Lucie and Ms. Fairchild discuss what they love about the ballet and be sure to get your tickets for this very special performance celebrating SAB’s 90th anniversary and the legacy of Mr. B’s first ballet made in America.
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@nycballet @mfairchild17 #NYCB #NYCBallet #Serenade #Serenade90 #SAB90 #SAB90years #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #balletschool #balletteacher #LincolnCenter #Balanchine #pointe #pointeshoes #SABAlumni

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New York City Ballet principal dancer and SAB faculty member Megan Fairchild has performed the role of the Russian Girl in SERENADE numerous times throughout her career. So, it seemed only fitting for her to impart some of her experience, perspective, and advice for interpreting this Balanchine masterpiece to one of the SAB students who will be dancing a portion of the role in New York City Ballet’s one-night Balanchine + Ratmansky program tomorrow. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Watch as advanced student Lucie and Ms. Fairchild discuss what they love about the ballet and be sure to get your tickets for this very special performance celebrating SAB’s 90th anniversary and the legacy of Mr. B’s first ballet made in America. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Get tickets: #LinkInBio ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @nycballet @mfairchild17 #NYCB #NYCBallet #Serenade #Serenade90 #SAB90 #SAB90years #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #balletschool #balletteacher #LincolnCenter #Balanchine #pointe #pointeshoes #SABAlumni