Founded by George Balanchine, SAB is the preeminent ballet school in the U.S. and the official school of New York City Ballet.

Jun 23, 2025 · SAB offers several opportunities for students to audition for our summer programs. Students can join us in January 2025 for in-person auditions at one of 16 locations across the …

The creation of the New York City Ballet in 1948 is a milestone in the history of the School of American Ballet, for it marked the realization of George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein’s …

Note that 4, 5, and children 6 years old as of September 2 are eligible to enroll in SAB’s Little Dancers classes, for which no auditions are needed. The Fall Session of Little Dancers begins …

Sep 6, 2025 · Class attire: plain white shirt, black tights, white socks, and white shoes; any color form-fitting t-shirt (no patterns, text or graphics) for variations. *Indicates 1-hour class …

Throughout the week, students will enjoy themed days, celebrations, and activities that honor SAB’s legacy and build community. And because no SAB celebration is complete without our …

Jun 30, 2025 · SAB’s course in partnering instills a strong sense of balance, musical and physical timing, unity of movement, and eloquence of gesture in male and female students.

Although the emphasis at SAB is on training rather than performance, students have unique opportunities for stage experience through SAB’s programs and through its affiliation with New …

SAB’s faculty consists primarily of current and former New York City Ballet dancers, a number of whom worked directly with the School’s founder, George Balanchine.

It offers an excellent introduction to SAB’s training, faculty and wellness programs. Students take daily classes with the School’s year-round faculty and guest teachers, including principal …