The School of American Ballet
Founded in 1934 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, The School of American Ballet has been training ballet dancers for generations. SAB is the official School of New York City Ballet.
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The School of American Ballet Check out this great article in the New York Times highlighting SAB's Student Choreography Workshop

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An annual workshop at the School of American Ballet offers a rare opportunity for young dancers to test their choreographic ingenuity.
Justine
Justine
good job lauren!
November 23 at 10:43pm
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The School of American Ballet SAB remembers longtime pianist, A. Katarina Batist, who passed away this past Sunday, October 11. We invite alumni to share their memories on our discussion board.

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Lisa Harris
Lisa Harris
I am saddened and shocked. She always welcomed me at SAB and opened my heart when I heard her play. I will miss her greatly with fondness and love
November 5 at 5:03pm
Lyrica
Lyrica
She always had the best music, and one time she played "oops did it again" for the level 6's during summer!!! It was so funny! She will be missed...... R.I.P Katarina!!!!
November 13 at 9:23pm
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The School of American Ballet SAB will be holding auditions for 11 to 18 year-olds on September 8. Visit sab.org/fallauditions for more information!

August 18 at 1:59pm
Netaya Zuriel
Netaya Zuriel
when will the audtions by DVD be updated ?
October 12 at 10:13am
Lyrica
Lyrica
summer'09 at sab= amazing training, and the best time of my life!!!! ♥ SAB ROCKS!!!!!!!!
November 13 at 9:53pm
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The School of American Ballet The School is holding auditions for students ages 11 to 18 at SAB in New York City. All those auditioning should have previous ballet experience. Audition time is according to age group:

11-12 year olds: 4:00 PM
13-14 year olds: 5:30 PM
15-18 year olds: 6:30 PM

For more information and to register for the audition please visit sab.org/fallauditions

for 11 to 18 year-olds
Time:4:00PM Tuesday, September 8th
Location:School of American Ballet
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The School of American Ballet The New York Times reviews SAB's 2009 Workshop Performances. Another great year. Thanks to all who came.

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On Monday, at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, the School of American Ballet celebrated its 75th birthday with a gala wrap-up of its annual workshop performances.
Erin
Erin
i love you, emilie!!!
September 21 at 2:46pm
Justine
Justine
yayyyy lauren lovette!
October 7 at 8:13am
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The School of American Ballet SAB's Annual Workshop Performances are this Saturday and Monday - featuring Balanchine's Serenade, Harlequinade and Stars and Stripes. For more information and to purchase tickets visit sab.org/workshop.

May 27 at 9:10am
Frances Kuffel
Frances Kuffel
I for one can't wait!
May 27 at 1:01pm
Suzann Siler DeLay
Suzann Siler DeLay
Can't wait to see it!
May 27 at 1:28pm
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The School of American Ballet SAB's Annual Workshop Performances are this Saturday and Monday. TIme Out New York talks to past and present performers in Serenade.

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The sisterhood of Serenade. In honor of the School of American Ballet Workshop Performances, three generations of dancers discuss their parts in a Balanchine classic. Article in Time Out New York Dance
Oksana Konobeyeva
Oksana Konobeyeva
never saw SAB workshop - need to educate myself (maybe i'll like Balanchine 's choreography much more.. ) ...Hope that tix info is available on the SAB page.
May 27 at 9:16am
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The School of American Ballet The head dance critic for the NY Times, Alastair Macaulay, visits SAB for a day and writes about the School during our 75th Anniversary.

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The School of American Ballet, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, remains one of the world’s central institutions of ballet teaching.
Amber Malmstadt
Amber Malmstadt
beautiful portibra
July 21 at 4:55pm
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The School of American Ballet 95% of New York City Ballet is comprised of SAB alumni. See SAB's former students perform in NYCB's Romeo + Juliet, Live from Lincoln Center on PBS tonight. Check your local listings.

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Live From Lincoln Center broadcasts live classical music performances on PBS, making the world’s greatest artists accessible to home viewers in virtually every corner of the United States.
Michelle A. Nieliwocki Trapani
Michelle A. Nieliwocki Trapani
I've been moved, I've been enriched!
May 22 at 10:27am
La Vie En Rose
May 31 at 6:22pm
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The School of American Ballet NY Times photographs auditions for our Children's Division.

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Hundreds of children between 6 and 10 are trying out this month for the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center.
Peter
Peter
Congrats to Simon (pictures 5 and 6). Thanks SAB!
June 3 at 8:14pm
Susan Wenz-Denise
Susan Wenz-Denise
My son got in! Just got the letter today. We're so excited!!!
June 4 at 12:57pm
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Where are you from and how did you hear about the School of American Ballet? I am from Poolesville, Maryland and at my dance studio I heard about a bunch of people auditioning for this school in New York City. I auditioned for the School of American Ballet and I didn’t get in. ...
Annette Moore
Annette Moore
Unfortunately I do not, not for some time. I actually just had a total hip replacement due to athritis. But i will one day go back to ballroom dancing which i enjoyed doing as well.
May 3 at 10:32am
Joyelle Bateman
Joyelle Bateman
I am writing a research paper on Ballet in my 2nd yr college engl class. Can anyone tell me the corresponding ages with the different Advance Division levels? This would be sooo helpful. Thanks!
October 25 at 11:55am
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The School of American Ballet The School of American Ballet’s annual Workshop Performances are a public demonstration of the continuing tradition of excellence fostered at the School. Dozens of advanced students participate each year in the School’s Workshop, which culminates in three spring performances in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Juilliard ...with costumes, lights, and live orchestra.

Performances are a 2pm and 8pm on May 30th and a benefit performance at 7pm on June 1

This year's program includes:

Serenade (Tschaikovsky/Balanchine)
Harlequinade (Ballabile des Enfants) (Drigo/Balanchine)
Stars and Stripes (Kay-Sousa/Balanchine)

To order tickets for this event, visit sab.org/workshop

Time:2:00PM Saturday, May 30th
Location:Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Lincoln Center
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The School of American Ballet Dance Spirit Magazine talks to SAB Student Life Director Kelly Novitski about ways for a student to manage being away from home during a Summer Course experience.

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Quinn Pendleton, from Washington, CT, attended her first summer program when she was 13. She spent subsequent summers at Boston Ballet, the Washington Ballet and the Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts, and at 17 moved to Germany to dance with Staatsballett Berlin.
Angela
Angela
This reminds me of my own experiences away at ballet school for the summer :)
April 22 at 3:45pm
Lily Warren
Lily Warren
likes this.
April 22 at 4:55pm
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