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School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course

Lincoln Square · $774/week · ★ 4.5 (70 reviews)

The School of American Ballet's Summer Course offers intensive classical ballet training for serious students aged...

▌ Editor's read The School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course website loads successfully and details an intensive classical ballet program for students aged 12-18. The school, founded by George Balanchine in 1934, has been operating for 90 years and is a nonprofit organization. It is not accredited by the ACA. The program is primarily overnight, with students residing in the SAB residence hall. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it outlines a comprehensive faculty and guest artist list. Google reviews for the School of American Ballet average 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with many praising the high quality of instruction and the professional environment. The program is highly selective, requiring an audition for admission, and focuses on developing dancers for professional careers, particularly with the New York City Ballet. Social media handles include @schoolofamericanballet on Instagram and SchoolofAmericanBallet on Facebook.
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in dance, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-6592, USA
  • Phone: (212) 769-6600
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tuition is $3,870 for the 5-week program. Room and board is an additional $4,170. Merit-based scholarships and limited need-based financial aid are available.

↗ What parents like

  • World-renowned ballet school
  • Train with SAB faculty
  • Perform at Lincoln Center

↘ Watch for

  • Highly selective auditions
  • Expensive tuition and housing

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course

What ages does School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course accept?
School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course cost?
School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course publishes $774/week for the standard session. Tuition is $3,870 for the 5-week program. Room and board is an additional $4,170. Merit-based scholarships and limited need-based financial aid are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course's hours?
School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course runs 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course?
School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 90 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course provide lunch?
Yes — School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course compare to other dance camps in New York?
School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Course is one of 23 dance camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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