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School of American Ballet
4.4 ★★★★☆ 71 Google reviews · Ballet school in New York, New York
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–23 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 212-769-6600
- Website & schedule sab.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The programs they offer
“As parents, it's natural to have concerns about our children's safety, especially in a bustling city like New York.”
How they train
What families & students say
“One of the best choices I made for my kids! Lifelong love of classical music& neo classical ballet.”
“We highly recommend SAB to aspiring young dancers looking to enhance their skills in a nurturing and professional environment.”
“Communication is vital in any program, and SAB excelled in this area.”
From the reviews
We recently enrolled our daughter in a week-long ballet program at the School of American Ballet (SAB) at the iconic Lincoln Center in NYC, and We are thrilled to share my thoughts on the experience. We were struck by the impressive organization and world-class facilities.
We went to see Fire-bird May 21. There were 3 mini-ballets pieces in one show. All three unbelievably spectacular. What a glorious thing American Ballet! You'll get to see best of the best. It is definitely one of the best New York attractions.
Wonderful memories and a great experience all around! One of the best choices I made for my kids! Lifelong love of classical music& neo classical ballet. Great introduction to music& dance history.
im a ballet dancer my name is sambul not jackson tan im from klang of dance space ballet student.My school and ballet dance.i started around 7 years ago
Your first ballet class at School of American Ballet
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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