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SAB Hosts First Alumni of Distinction Awards at its Alumni Cocktail Reception in June

The School Of American Ballet will invite alumni to join them, toasting SAB's milestone 90th Anniversary and presenting the first-ever Alumni of Distinction Awards at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7pm.
School Of American Ballet Hosts Annual Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center

The School Of American Ballet invited alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023. The festive cocktail reception was held at the School Of American Ballet, 165 West 65th Street, New York, NY. 
School Of American Ballet to Host Annual Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center in June

The School Of American Ballet is inviting alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance.at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7pm.
The 92nd Street Y Presents CELEBRATING BALANCHINE

The 92nd Street Y, New York announces Celebrating Balanchine: A Screening, Book Reading, Conversation and Performance with filmmaker Connie Hochman, Balanchine ballerina Heather Watts, award-winning author Jennifer Homans, New York City Ballet Principal Dancers Unity Phelan and Tiler Peck, and American Ballet Theater Principal Dancer Calvin Royal III.
The School of American Ballet Celebrates Suki Schorer's 50th Anniversary with SAB.

The School Of American Ballet celebrated Suki Schorer's 50th Anniversary at SAB on Friday evening, June 3rd, 2022. Since joining the permanent faculty in 1972, Suki has touched the lives of countless young dancers, imparting her wisdom and singular understanding of Balanchine's teaching and aesthetic to generations of students. The School will honor Suki at its 2022 Workshop Performances.
SAB Alumni Cocktail Party To Celebrate 50 Years Of Suki Schorer, June 3

The School Of American Ballet invites alumni near and far to celebrate Suki Schorer's 50th Anniversary at SAB! Since joining the permanent faculty in 1972, Suki has touched the lives of countless young dancers, imparting her wisdom and singular understanding of Balanchine's teaching and aesthetic to generations of students. The School will honor Suki at our 2022 Workshop Performances and we invite alumni to join us in celebrating her this spring.The School Of American Ballet invites alumni near and far to celebrate Suki Schorer's 50th Anniversary at SAB! Since joining the permanent faculty in 1972, Suki has touched the lives of countless young dancers, imparting her wisdom and singular understanding of Balanchine's teaching and aesthetic to generations of students.
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents IN BALANCHINE'S CLASSROOM

The SHU Community Theatre screens In Balanchine's Classroom (2021, 1h, 29min), a rare peek inside the glory years of George Balanchine's New York City Ballet through the remembrances of his former dancers and their quest to fulfill the vision of a genius.
VIDEO: Watch The Trailer For New Documentary IN BALANCHINE'S CLASSROOM

IN BALANCHINE’S CLASSROOM takes us back to the glory years of Balanchine’s New York City Ballet through the remembrances of his former dancers and their quest to fulfill the vision of a genius. Opening the door to his studio, Balanchine’s private laboratory, they reveal new facets of the groundbreaking choreographer: taskmaster, mad scientist, and spiritual teacher. Today, as his former dancers teach a new generation, questions arise: what was the secret of his teaching? Can it be replicated?
Wheelwright Museum and The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Produce A New Short Film: FOLLOWING ENCHANTMENT'S LINE

The Wheelwright Museum and the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum are partnering to produce a short 10-minute film celebrating the diverse cultural connection of Santa Fe.
VIDEO: Watch SAB's Virtual Workshop Performance Celebration

Tune in to see Davide and other exciting ballet stars in the making at SAB's Virtual Workshop Performance Celebration! Click here to watch, or tune in on Youtube. The Virtual Workshop Performance Celebration will be available until Monday, July 13 at 7PM ET, and it is free to watch.
Lincoln Center At Home Continues its Dance Week With a Tribute To Balanchine

After George Balanchine's death in 1983, the New York City Ballet honored its revered co-founder in a tribute performance. In this Live From Lincoln Center rebroadcast from 1983, the company presents three of Balanchine's ballets. s
The School Of American Ballet Presents Virtual Workshop Premiere Celebration July 9

The Virtual Workshop Celebration has a new date! Join on Thursday, July 9 at 7PM ET at sab.org, Facebook, or Youtube for the Live Premiere of this special evening. The Celebration is free to watch and will be available beginning on Thursday, July 9 until Monday, July 13 at 7PM ET. 
Lincoln Center at Home Presents New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre & More for Dance Week

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced a week devoted to dance from Saturday, May 30 to Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Lincoln Center at Home Announces Upcoming Calendar of Events Featuring ACT ONE Starring Santino Fontana & More

Lincoln Center at Home is maintaining connections to the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. A free, one-stop portal to all digital offerings from across the iconic campus, offerings include Lincoln Center Pop-Up Classroom, #ConcertsForKids, and an array of archival and livestream performances.
Lincoln Center At Home to Present 'Dance Week'

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) announces a week devoted to dance from Saturday, May 30 to Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Lincoln Center Announces Dance Week Featuring New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and More

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) announces a week devoted to dance from Saturday, May 30 to Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Photo Flash: The School Of American Ballet Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center

The School Of American Ballet hosted their Alumni Cocktail Reception at Lincoln Center on Friday, May 31th. See photos from the event below!
The School Of American Ballet To Host Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center

The School Of American Ballet is hosting their Alumni Cocktail Reception at Lincoln Center on Friday, May 31th. This event is for SAB alums who will toast the 2019 Annual Workshop Performances.
VIDEO: Tiler Peck & Heather Watts: The Balanchine Woman

Heather Watts and Tiler Peck take you into the studio as they reflect and delve into some of the iconic Balanchine roles made during Balanchine's time at New York City Center. They are joined by Roman Mejia and Jared Angle in performing these pieces, with Cameron Grant on piano, for this special rehearsal-style event celebrating Balanchine at New York City Center. Check out video below!
VIDEO: City Center Teases Repertory for BALANCHINE

Arlene Shuler, New York City Center President and CEO, today announced programming for Balanchine: The City Center Years, the centerpiece of the 75th Anniversary Season. Beginning on October 31 (through Nov 4), an international roster of eight prestigious companies-American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet, The Mariinsky Ballet, Miami City Ballet, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, The Royal Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet-perform thirteen works over six programs.

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