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.

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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

Announcing SAB's 2023 Lecture Demonstrations

The Beauty of Ballet returns to Queens, Harlem, and the Bronx this February and March.

Praise for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

SAB students and NYC audiences were delighted this winter with the full return of New York City Ballet’s production of George...

Auditions for 6-10 Year Olds

We are pleased to announce spring audition dates for for children ages 6-10. Registration begins in mid-February 2023. View more info and join our mailing list today!

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Ballet Connoisseurship 2023

SAB’s adult seminar series returns this spring! Experience intimate deep-dives exploring the history, creation, music, and other behind-the-scenes details of Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15, Episodes and Scotch Symphony.

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Disney+
On Pointe

All episodes of the original docuseries On Pointe are streaming now on Disney+.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT SAB

Celebrating Women’s History Month with SAB’s Historic Faculty

Take a look at pictures from our archives and a few fun facts about each of these legendary teachers.

An SAB Student’s Perspective on The Beauty of Ballet

These lecture-demonstrations not only provide a perfect introduction to ballet to New York neighborhoods but serve as a valuable experience for the SAB students themselves.

Inside Rehearsals with Caili Quan for the 2023 SAB Ball

For her SAB Ball pièce d’occasion, choreographer Caili Quan is interested in “breaking that fourth wall” and creating an immersive experience for our guests.

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