A Look Back on the 2025 New York Junior Session

We’ve closed the chapter on another inspiring New York Junior Session! This exciting, week-long intensive is specially designed for dancers aged 10 to 12, offering a comprehensive introduction to the Balanchine aesthetic taught at SAB.

Led by SAB’s esteemed faculty members, the program features a diverse curriculum including technique, pointe, variations, Pilates, and character classes. This immersive experience allows young dancers to become acquainted with SAB’s rigorous year-long training while simultaneously sharpening their skills, building strength, and expanding their knowledge of the art form.

In addition to their daily classes, students participated in a variety of programs, ranging from Q&A sessions with New York City Ballet Dancers, to physical therapy and nutrition seminars. Dancers even got to experience a behind-the-scenes tour of Lincoln Center’s campus! With SAB as their home base, dancers had the chance to experience all NYC has to offer!

It was such a delight to host dancers from across the country for the week! We love watching their hard work and dedication show through their growth over the course of the program, and are already counting down the days until next summer.