First Position members have a direct impact on SAB’s talented students...
by supporting scholarship funding, holistic wellness initiatives, extensive educational programming, and the School’s exceptional faculty and guest teachers. Join today to receive exclusive networking opportunities with like-minded young professionals and SAB alumni, and receive unique benefits to enjoy behind-the-scenes access to SAB with any contribution of $100 or more.
First Position Leadership Committee:
Zara Filenbaum
Emily Lau
Andrew Scordato
Erica Sheftman
An exciting mix of dance professionals, SAB alumni, and ballet lovers, the First Position Leadership Committee plays an integral role in building a vibrant community, promoting the growth of First Position, and providing necessary support to ensure SAB’s 1,000+ students annually are able to thrive as they pursue their dreams of becoming professional dancers. Leadership members have the opportunity to help design First Position membership offerings and act as ambassadors for the program.
Upcoming Events
Bubbles and Ballet
Saturday, April 1
First Position members can enjoy a behind-the-scenes class visit, followed by a happy hour with fellow arts and ballet lovers.
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At the Barre!
Saturday, June 17
Step into a dancer’s shoes with a ballet class taught by SAB faculty, followed by a celebratory happy hour with First Position members and fellow ballet lovers.
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Benefit Levels
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