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- ️Thu Feb 13 2025
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.
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.
Happening Now at SAB
6 Ballet Trailblazers to Celebrate This Black History Month
All month long we’ll be highlighting the extraordinary contributions of Black dancers across generations. Their artistry, innovation, and resilience have paved the way for countless dancers and helped shape the landscape of ballet today.
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT SAB
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Practice makes perfect, but the pursuit of perfection can sometimes hinder your practice. In this month’s #OverheardAtSAB, faculty member Lauren King touches on the importance of creating a supportive environment in the classroom...
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DP: @mosadek
Focus: Neilson Tam
Color: @company_3
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#lifeskills #Inspo #QOTD #OnStageInLife #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes
Happy Valentine`s Day! Our students are taking their ballet classes in the loveliest shades of red, pink, and white today in celebration of our annual Valentine`s Day Open House for SAB Members. Head to our Instagram Story feed for a look at the festivities and to share in the LOVE of ballet! 💘 #ValentinesDay #Valentines2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes
We’re taking you on another SAB Dorm Tour today! Watch as advanced students and roommates Corbin and Keenan share their space and prepare to be inspired by all the unique and creative ways they’ve customized it to make it feel like home!
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#SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABDorms #ballet #pointe #dance #LifeAtSAB @lincolncenter #Balanchine
Over the years, SAB has been building out robust wellness programming for our students around strength and conditioning, Pilates, physical therapy, injury prevention/recovery, nutrition, mental well-being, and more, with an aim to give our students the tools and the training to thrive as elite athletes. As the Head of SAB’s Artistic Health and Wellness, Aesha Ash is leading the charge in providing more opportunities to teach our students how all these health and wellness initiatives can significantly uplevel their abilities as artists and extend their dancing careers.
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Today we’re launching a new #WellnessWednesday series that will not only highlight the programs we offer at the School, but also share some of our best practices and easy-to-follow tips and tricks from our team of wellness experts. To kick things off, watch as Ms. Ash shares a little bit about why she wanted to help take our wellness initiatives to the next level, and stay tuned for a new wellness feature each month!
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@aesha_ash #SABWellness #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #dance #strength #conditioning #fitness #balletworkout #wellness #balletdancers #ballethealth #conditioningfordancers #danceconditioning #dancerwellness #dancerhealth #fitnessmotivation #balletfit #fitlife #workout #healthylifestyle, #fitspo
In honor of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Founders’ Week and the 56th anniversary of the company today, we’re spotlighting trailblazing SAB alumnus Arthur Mitchell, who co-founded DTH with Karel Shook in 1969. Learn more about Mr. Mitchell and his tremendous contribution to the arts on the SAB blog: #LinkInBio
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Photos:
1. Mr. Mitchell in Mens Class at SAB (3rd from the front) taught by Pierre Vladimiroff, circa 1954. © Fred Melton
2. Mr. Mitchell teaching at SAB in 2009, photo by @rosalieoconnorphotography
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@dancetheatreofharlem #ArthurMitchell #DTH #DTHFoundersWeek #SABTrailblazers #ballethistory #ballet #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #dance #SABhistory #SchoolofAmericanBallet #NYCB
We are just two weeks away from our annual SAB Ball on Monday, February 24. This glamorous, black-tie dinner includes a one-night-only performance by our talented students on the illustrious stage of the David H. Koch Theater and the evening will honor SAB alumnus and NYCB Resident Choreographer and Artistic Advisor Justin Peck, along with Freed of London - a dedicated supporter of SAB for nearly 40 years.
Proceeds from this event contribute to the success of our students by ensuring we can continue to provide the best training with renowned faculty, maintain state-of-the-art studios, offer need-based scholarships, and develop expansive student wellness programs.
We invite you to step into our shoes and join us for this very special evening: #LinkInBio
@justin_peck @nycballet @freedoflondon @freedoflondonusa @roman.julian.mejia @unityphelan @alyssatablada @amandapearl @stephanielsharp @jqding @morganprichardson @lincolncenter @babsbunny17 @epochwines
#SABBall2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SupportSAB #gala #SABGala #pointeshoes #ballet #dance #choreography #JustinPeck #Balanchine #LincolnCenter
Our advanced students have technique class six days a week and, as you can see from this latest look #InsideSAB, their concentration as they polish their skills is nothing short of stellar! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! #SchoolofAmericanBallet #SABWinterTerm #ballet #pointe #dance #SABStudioLife #pointeshoes
Interested in what it`s like to study at an SAB Summer Intensive? Here are just 7 of many aspects that make SAB a truly special place to spend your summer...#LinkInBio 📷: @rosalieoconnorphotography
#SABSummer2025 #SchoolofAmericanBallet #ballet #balletschool #dance #SABSummer #summerdance #dancecamp #summercamp #summerballet #balletcamp
