The School of American Ballet

There are less than two weeks left to apply for the 2026-2027 National Visiting Fellows program! U.S.-based classical ballet instructors with a proven commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds are invited to apply.

If chosen, educators will:
- Observe SAB classes and attend curricula and technique demonstrations
- Meet with SAB faculty members to discuss training methods
- Serve as a Teaching Assistant for select Children’s Division classes in partnership with SAB Faculty
- Provide Zoom access for SAB Faculty to virtually observe a live class at your home studio
- Teach a class at SAB utilizing the curriculum and receive feedback from SAB faculty
- Meet with School Leadership to discuss administrative operations and building an inclusive environment for today’s ballet students

and more!

This is your chance to dive into the world of SAB's pedagogy and be part of a greater mission to enhance the experience of dance students around the country! Apply by June 30 at the .

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Advanced and professional-level dancers aged 18-23, this one is for you!

SAB’s NEW One-Week Experience workshops are tailored specifically for dancers heading towards their professional careers. Refine your technique, explore the subtleties of iconic variations, and find new methods to approach your practice under the tutelage of SAB faculty and NYCB dancers. Submit your applications now for this exciting opportunity!

ONE-WEEK EXPERIENCE
⭐️ August 3-7
⭐️ August 10-14

Submit your application at the link in bio.

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Impeccable style, exuberant joy, and technical excellence radiated from the stage as SAB dancers performed "Who Cares?" at this year's Workshop Performances! This iconic Balanchine ballet is set to an electric score made up of over a dozen Gershwin classics. Congratulations to the dancers on a wonderful weekend displaying their hard work, and a big thank you to the faculty who helped bring this piece to life!

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Our favorite weekend of the year isn't over quite yet! Our dancers take the stage one last time at tonight's Workshop Benefit. Will we see you in the audience? Last minute tickets are available at the link in our bio.

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Dynamism. Precision. Radiance. As noted in the New York Times article by Gia Kourlas, Kiyon Ross inspires all this and more in "Proof of Light", a new work premiering at SAB's Workshop Performances.

Blending his experiences as a former student and as the current Associate Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ross empowers each dancer to share their inner light. Dive more into Mr. Ross's artistic process in the New York Times article found at the link in our bio. Limited tickets to see this remarkable work remain and are available for purchase at sab.org/events.

Photos by Yuvrah Khanna, courtesy of The New York Times

This weekend, SAB dancers bring "Scherzo à la Russe" to the Workshop stage, a piece they have been rehearsing with strong dedication and intentional focus.

This work bridges Balanchine's style with Russian folk dance. Light-hearted choreography is met with impeccable poise, refined technique, and precise clarity. Few tickets remain to see this piece performed at the 2026 Workshop performances - purchase your tickets now at the link in bio!

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The Workshop Benefit Performance is June 8 - a highlight on every ballet lover's social calendar! Featuring a special performance of the Workshop repertoire, guests will celebrate the culmination of another incredible year of training.

The best part? Event proceeds will benefit need-based scholarships and essential aspects of the SAB learning environment. Experience the SAB legacy in real time and make an impact on future dancers at this dazzling event. Information on the different ticket tiers can be found at the link in bio.

Photos from the 2025 Workshop Benefit Performance of "Raymonda Variations" by
Photos from the 2025 Workshop Benefit event by Marsha Bernstein

This past weekend, Megan Fairchild took her final bow after her 25-year career at New York City Ballet.

Many SAB students have been lucky to learn from Megan, who has been on faculty since 2018 and a Teaching Fellow and guest since 2012. However, Megan’s journey back in 2000, when she was a student at SAB herself!

Congratulations, Megan on an incredible career with NYCB! Your SAB family is so proud of you. Thank you for bringing such joy to our studios and establishing a standard of excellence that inspires our students to shine.

Workshop provides the opportunity for our dancers to bridge the gap between class and performance.

In rehearsals for "Who Cares?", students are challenged not only by the stamina and technical skill of the piece, but by the choreography's call for spectacular artistry. Ease, charm, wit, and romance are all expressed through the movement, encouraging our students to approach the work not just as dancers, but as artists!

George Balanchine's "Who Cares?" is an exciting piece performing at the 2026 Workshop performances on June 6 and the Workshop Benefit on June 8 at the Peter J. Sharp Theater. Tickets can be purchased at the link in bio!

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“A celebration of vitality and presence—the dancers themselves becoming the evidence of something vibrant, immediate and alive.”

This June, SAB alumnus, Kiyon Ross, makes his Workshop choreographic debut with the world premiere of “Proof of Light”. In five movements, the piece incorporates speed, precision, musicality, and dynamic interplay, merging the Balanchine tradition with Ross’ own artistic voice.

Don’t miss out on this groundbreaking premiere! Tickets are on sale now at the link in bio.

SAB Workshop
Saturday, June 6 - 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

SAB Workshop Benefit
Sunday, June 8 - 7:00 PM

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