FIRST POSITION MEMBERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF SAB'S TALENTED STUDENTS.
An exciting mix of ballet lovers, dance professionals, and SAB alumni, the First Position Young Patron group is a vibrant community passionate about the future of ballet. Events feature opportunities to take classes our state-of-the-art studios with SAB faculty, witness our incredible students as they take classes and perform original and beloved choreography, and network with like-minded young professionals.
First Position Leadership Committee:
Zara Filenbaum
Emily Lau
Andrew Scordato
2023-2024 First Position Events
First Position members receive email invitations with a link to register for free. Membership is not required to attend, and we welcome non-members to buy tickets for each event.
At the Barre
Sunday, September 30
2pm—Introductory Ballet Class with SAB Faculty Lauren King
3pm—Brunch Bites & Drinks
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Bubbles & Ballet
Thursday, February 1
The Afterparty, First Position’s Annual Gala
Monday, February 26
At the Barre
Saturday, May 11
Member Benefits
Participation in the First Position Leadership Committee is by invitation only. To learn more, please contact Michelle Palmour, Director of Individual Giving, at 212.769.6611 or mpalmour@sab.org.
Join First Position Today
“As an alumna of SAB's children's division and summer program, my fondest childhood memories were from my years as a student at SAB and dancing in children's roles with New York City Ballet. My experiences at SAB have deeply shaped the person I am today. It was due to my parents' support and sacrifice that I was able to commute into the city several times a week from New Jersey to attend classes and perform. I now support the School to allow aspiring young dancers the same opportunity I was given.”
Sakiko Yamagata, SAB alumna and First Position member
Header image by Heather Toner; Sidebar image by Rosalie O’Connor