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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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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Learn how your support can impact the future of ballet and help our talented students make their dreams come true.

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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

Winter Term Auditions for 6-10 Year olds

Pre-registration is now open for auditions at SAB’s Lincoln Center headquarters and locations in several NYC neighborhoods.

Celebrating Nine Decades of Ballet Excellence

SAB is celebrating its 90th Anniversary all year long. Learn how you can join the celebration and help support the future of ballet.

Now Accepting Applications for the National Visiting Fellows Program

The program includes curriculum training sessions with SAB faculty, the opportunity to teach SAB students and more.

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Ballet Connoisseurship for Adults

This spring, in honor of SAB’s 90th Anniversary, Ballet Connoisseurship courses will focus on foundational aspects of the School: the Balanchine aesthetic, its co-founding by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, Balanchine’s iconic work made on SAB students, Serenade, and the history of SAB’s annual Workshop Performances.

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Shop Official SAB Merchandise

We are pleased to offer branded merchandise in conjunction with the e-commerce platform Bonfire.

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Become a Member

Gain access to exclusive programs designed to provide you with an inside look at the training of America’s finest ballet students. By becoming a Member of the School of American Ballet, you will ensure that the most talented ballet students in the nation have access to the highest level of training, needed scholarship support, state-of-the-art facilities, and unparalleled student services.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT SAB

SAB Alumni Spotlight – Charlotte d’Amboise

For our SAB Alumni Spotlight this month we spoke to Broadway star Charlotte d’Amboise, who shared how her SAB training provided her with the technique and work ethic that allowed her to excel as a performer.

Our 2024 Lecture Demonstrations at a Glance

Hot off the heels of their 90th Anniversary Ball performance, several of our Advanced Division students went right into performances of our delightful lecture demonstration program which we present annually in venues across the boroughs of New York City.

#SAB90 – NYCB Debuts at New York City Center

Read the latest edition of #SAB90 to learn more about SAB’s early relationship with New York City Ballet.

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Our National Visiting Fellows are back in the SAB studios for their second and final week-long session of the program. In addition to deepening their knowledge of the SAB curriculum, observing classes, and spending time with our full-time faculty members, each Fellow will have the opportunity to teach our students this week. We can`t wait for them to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to our B1 and B2 classes!

SAB is currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 National Visiting Fellows program. If you or someone you know is a U.S.-based classical ballet instructor with a proven commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds, we encourage you/them to apply to be considered for next year`s cohort.

Learn more: #LinkInBio

#SABFellows #2024SABFellows @juliannarubioslager @ballet58 @b58school @alanobuzor @textureballetschool @rebeccaharmandances @neighborhoodballet @risecitydance @mjcookz @@tempedancecompany @southmountainpa @maria.plljro_ @landmballet #SABNationalVisitingFellows #BalletTeacher #DanceTeacher #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #pointe #pointeshoes #dance

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Our National Visiting Fellows are back in the SAB studios for their second and final week-long session of the program. In addition to deepening their knowledge of the SAB curriculum, observing classes, and spending time with our full-time faculty members, each Fellow will have the opportunity to teach our students this week. We can't wait for them to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to our B1 and B2 classes! SAB is currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 National Visiting Fellows program. If you or someone you know is a U.S.-based classical ballet instructor with a proven commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds, we encourage you/them to apply to be considered for next year's cohort. Learn more: #LinkInBio #SABFellows #2024SABFellows @juliannarubioslager @ballet58 @b58school @alanobuzor @textureballetschool @rebeccaharmandances @neighborhoodballet @risecitydance @mjcookz @@tempedancecompany @southmountainpa @maria.plljro_ @landmballet #SABNationalVisitingFellows #BalletTeacher #DanceTeacher #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #pointe #pointeshoes #dance

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Happy #InternationalDanceDay! Of course, for the past 90 years, every day has been a celebration of dance here at SAB! Sharing a snapshot from our 90th Anniversary Ball performance earlier this year that we think captures the joy dance brings all of us!

#SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes #90years #SAB90 #leap

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Happy #InternationalDanceDay! Of course, for the past 90 years, every day has been a celebration of dance here at SAB! Sharing a snapshot from our 90th Anniversary Ball performance earlier this year that we think captures the joy dance brings all of us! #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes #90years #SAB90 #leap

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George Balanchine’s fond memories of his childhood experiences performing with the Imperial Ballet in Russia inspired him to create a similar opportunity for SAB’s young students. Head over to our blog to read the latest #SAB90 post on the history of how several ballets in the New York City Ballet repertoire were choreographed to include students from the School, including the holiday classic GEORGE BALANCHINE`S THE NUTCRACKER®, MOZARTIANA, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT`S DREAM and more.

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@nycballet @nypl_lpa #FlashbackFriday #FBF #SAB90 #SAB90years #ballethistory #ballet #balanchine #SABhistory #SchoolofAmericanBallet #NYCB #NYCB75 #NewYorkCityBallet #dance #pointe #pointeshoes

Image by Martha Swope
New York City Ballet Production of "Mozartiana" with Suzanne Farrell and students from the School of American Ballet, choreography by George Balanchine, ©️The George Balanchine Trust. Courtesy New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

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George Balanchine’s fond memories of his childhood experiences performing with the Imperial Ballet in Russia inspired him to create a similar opportunity for SAB’s young students. Head over to our blog to read the latest #SAB90 post on the history of how several ballets in the New York City Ballet repertoire were choreographed to include students from the School, including the holiday classic GEORGE BALANCHINE'S THE NUTCRACKER®, MOZARTIANA, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and more. #LinkInBio @nycballet @nypl_lpa #FlashbackFriday #FBF #SAB90 #SAB90years #ballethistory #ballet #balanchine #SABhistory #SchoolofAmericanBallet #NYCB #NYCB75 #NewYorkCityBallet #dance #pointe #pointeshoes Image by Martha Swope New York City Ballet Production of "Mozartiana" with Suzanne Farrell and students from the School of American Ballet, choreography by George Balanchine, ©️The George Balanchine Trust. Courtesy New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

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For our SAB Alumni Spotlight this month we spoke to Broadway star Charlotte d’Amboise, who shared how her SAB training provided her with the technique and work ethic that allowed her to excel as a performer.
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Ms. d’Amboise has been gracing Broadway stages for decades. Since making her Broadway debut in CATS, Charlotte has been nominated for two Tony Awards for her performances in the Broadway revival of A CHORUS LINE (Cassie) and Jerome Robbins’ BROADWAY (multiple roles). She has also won numerous Fred Astaire Awards for her roles in PIPPIN (Fastrada), SWEET CHARITY (Charity), and DAMN YANKEES (Lola). Most recently, she has been seen in the role of Roxie in CHICAGO, which has earned her the LA Ovation Award, the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, and the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. Charlotte has also appeared in the Broadway casts of COMPANY, CONTACT, CARRIE, and SONG AND DANCE. Additionally, she has appeared in featured roles in several films and TV shows.
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Throughout her career onstage, she has worked alongside several legendary directors including, Jerome Robbins, Michael Bennett, Rob Marshall, Ann Reinking, Debbie Allen, Gillian Lynn, Rob Ashford, Diane Paulus, Walter Bobbie, Scott Ellis, and George Balanchine.
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#Charlotted’Amboise #Broadway #SABAlumni #SABAlumniSpotlight #SAB90 #SAB90years #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #balletschool #balletteacher #LincolnCenter #Balanchine #NYCB #pointe #pointeshoes #ballethistory #SABArchive #SABhistory

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For our SAB Alumni Spotlight this month we spoke to Broadway star Charlotte d’Amboise, who shared how her SAB training provided her with the technique and work ethic that allowed her to excel as a performer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ms. d’Amboise has been gracing Broadway stages for decades. Since making her Broadway debut in CATS, Charlotte has been nominated for two Tony Awards for her performances in the Broadway revival of A CHORUS LINE (Cassie) and Jerome Robbins’ BROADWAY (multiple roles). She has also won numerous Fred Astaire Awards for her roles in PIPPIN (Fastrada), SWEET CHARITY (Charity), and DAMN YANKEES (Lola). Most recently, she has been seen in the role of Roxie in CHICAGO, which has earned her the LA Ovation Award, the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, and the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. Charlotte has also appeared in the Broadway casts of COMPANY, CONTACT, CARRIE, and SONG AND DANCE. Additionally, she has appeared in featured roles in several films and TV shows. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Throughout her career onstage, she has worked alongside several legendary directors including, Jerome Robbins, Michael Bennett, Rob Marshall, Ann Reinking, Debbie Allen, Gillian Lynn, Rob Ashford, Diane Paulus, Walter Bobbie, Scott Ellis, and George Balanchine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Charlotted’Amboise #Broadway #SABAlumni #SABAlumniSpotlight #SAB90 #SAB90years #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #balletschool #balletteacher #LincolnCenter #Balanchine #NYCB #pointe #pointeshoes #ballethistory #SABArchive #SABhistory

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New York City Ballet`s Spring Season opens tonight and there are several opportunities to see our students on stage at the David H. Koch Theater this spring. Christopher Wheeldon’s SCÈNES DE BALLET, featuring a cast of SAB students from various levels, will be presented five times this season, including at a special sensory-friendly performance on May 19. You can also see students from our Children`s Division perform in the production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, May 28-June 2. Be sure to check out all the incredible programs slated for the season and get your tickets now: #LinkInBio

Photo Credit: Paul Kolnik, SCÈNES DE BALLET; choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon

@nycballet @wheeldonny #NYCB #nycballet #NYCB75 #newyorkcityballet #SABAlumni #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #pointe #dance

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New York City Ballet's Spring Season opens tonight and there are several opportunities to see our students on stage at the David H. Koch Theater this spring. Christopher Wheeldon’s SCÈNES DE BALLET, featuring a cast of SAB students from various levels, will be presented five times this season, including at a special sensory-friendly performance on May 19. You can also see students from our Children's Division perform in the production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, May 28-June 2. Be sure to check out all the incredible programs slated for the season and get your tickets now: #LinkInBio Photo Credit: Paul Kolnik, SCÈNES DE BALLET; choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon @nycballet @wheeldonny #NYCB #nycballet #NYCB75 #newyorkcityballet #SABAlumni #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #pointe #dance

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See our students perform Balanchine`s iconic SERENADE at our 2024 Workshop Performances and Workshop Benefit this June. Tickets are on sale now: #LinkInBio

This ballet holds special significance to the School, as it was choreographed on the first class of advanced students when SAB opened in 1934. There are elements of the ballet that directly relate to the history of the School, such as the 17 dancers in the opening formation - allegedly due to how many students were in class the day Mr. B began choreographing - or the moment when a single dancer joins the formation late - supposedly due to the real occurrence of a student arriving late to rehearsal.

Since it first appeared in Workshop in 1974, SERENADE has been included in the program every few years as a nod to this special history. Now, for the 90th Anniversary of both the School and the ballet, it is only fitting for current students to have the opportunity to perform this stunning work once again at this year`s Workshop.

Join us at Workshop: sab.org/workshop
#SABWorkshop2024 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #SAB90 #Serenade #LaurenLovette #ScenesDeBallet #SAB90Years #pointe #dance

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See our students perform Balanchine's iconic SERENADE at our 2024 Workshop Performances and Workshop Benefit this June. Tickets are on sale now: #LinkInBio This ballet holds special significance to the School, as it was choreographed on the first class of advanced students when SAB opened in 1934. There are elements of the ballet that directly relate to the history of the School, such as the 17 dancers in the opening formation - allegedly due to how many students were in class the day Mr. B began choreographing - or the moment when a single dancer joins the formation late - supposedly due to the real occurrence of a student arriving late to rehearsal. Since it first appeared in Workshop in 1974, SERENADE has been included in the program every few years as a nod to this special history. Now, for the 90th Anniversary of both the School and the ballet, it is only fitting for current students to have the opportunity to perform this stunning work once again at this year's Workshop. Join us at Workshop: sab.org/workshop #SABWorkshop2024 #SABWorkshop #ballet #SchoolofAmericanBallet #Balanchine #SAB90 #Serenade #LaurenLovette #ScenesDeBallet #SAB90Years #pointe #dance