School of American Ballet

The School of American Ballet offers world-renowned classical ballet training programs, open ballet classes for young children, and educational seminars for adults. The program includes a Littlest Dancers program for 2 and 3 year-olds, one-day Workshops, and a Family-Friendly Ballet Workshop. The School of American Ballet facility is not open to the public and tours are generally not available.

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: Five-week Summer Course; One-Week Experience is August 3–7 and August 10–14; Family-Friendly Ballet Workshop on Saturday, July 11 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM; Littlest Dancers program has 45-minute classes

Founded in 1934 by George Balanchine, the School of American Ballet is the official school of New York City Ballet and is described as the preeminent ballet school in the US. Since 1934 it has trained more dancers for careers in professional ballet than any other US school, and its alumni comprise more than 95% of New York City Ballet and fill the ranks of companies across the US and around the world. Its mission statement is: “We train talented dancers from diverse backgrounds for professional careers in ballet while enriching the life of every student.” SAB returns to Lincoln Center’s Summer For The City for a Family-Friendly Ballet Workshop.

Last updated July 29, 2026.