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.

For
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

Open Letter to the SAB Community

SAB's leaders share an open letter to our community in response to racial violence.

SAB Response Fund

Help sustain SAB's operations during this challenging time. Please consider making a special donation today.

5 Lessons from Ballet Class for Uncertain Times

During challenging times, you can often find solutions in unlikely places. Here are 5 lessons from ballet class to help navigate uncertain times…

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT SAB

Virtual Dorm Life at the SAB Summer Course

While we didn’t have students stay on campus this year, they still got a taste of SAB dorm-life through a few innovative virtual events.

Soundtrack for Summer – SAB Summer Playlists

On our recently launched Spotify channel, you can find an assortment of playlists curated by members of our faculty that we hope can add to the soundtrack of your summer!

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