Founded in 1934 by George Balanchine, Lincoln Kirstein, and Edward Warburg, the School of American Ballet is the definitive training ground for the Balanchine technique and the primary feeder school for New York City Ballet. Over 95% of NYCB's dancers are SAB alumni. The school has produced legendary dancers including Maria Tallchief, Suzanne Farrell, Arthur Mitchell, and William Forsythe, and was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Obama.

AcademyPre-Pro / Trainee

New York, NY

SLK Ballet School

slkballetschool.com

Pre-professional ballet school in SoHo providing rigorous after-school training with high artistic standards.

AcademyPre-Pro / Trainee

New York, NY

Steps On Broadway

stepsnyc.com

Steps on Broadway has been the epicenter of New York's professional dance community since its founding in 1979. Open seven days a week, it offers drop-in classes alongside three intensive professional training programs in a wide range of disciplines. The faculty roster reads like a who's who of world-class dance, drawing teachers from NYCB, ABT, Paris Opera, Kirov, and the Royal Ballet.

AcademyPre-Pro / Trainee

Woodside, NY

Sunnyside Ballet Studio

sunnysideballet.com

Sunnyside Ballet Studio, established in 2009, is dedicated to dance education with a focus on classical ballet and a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels. The studio features experienced instructors who provide a nurturing environment, promoting technical skills, creativity, and a passion for dance, including participation in the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Program.

Academy

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse City Ballet

syracusecityballet.com

Professional ballet company committed to showcasing exceptional talent and bringing ballet to the Syracuse community.

Company

New York, NY

The Ailey Studios

ailey.org

The Ailey Studios is renowned for enriching the field of dance through performances and training that celebrate the African American cultural experience, dating back to its founding in 1958. With a mission to share powerful storytelling through dance, it offers a variety of classes, community programs, and showcases such as Ailey II, fostering both artistic excellence and cultural awareness.

AcademyCompanyPre-Pro / Trainee

DeWitt, NY

The Ballet and Dance Center

theballetanddancecenter.com

Comprehensive dance instruction offering ballet alongside tap modern jazz and musical theatre in the Syracuse area.

Academy

Brooklyn, NY

The Dance Studio of Park Slope

thedancestudiops.com

Long-established community dance school with a 49-year tradition serving Brooklyn's Park Slope families.

Academy

New York, NY

The School of American Ballet, summer school

sab.org

The School of American Ballet (SAB), founded in 1934 by George Balanchine, is renowned as the preeminent ballet school in the U.S., focused on training talented dancers aged 6 to 18 for professional ballet careers. SAB alumni are dominant in prestigious companies, including over 95% of the New York City Ballet, underscoring the school's legacy and commitment to cultivating the future of classical ballet.

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