School of American Ballet Summer Course
An intensive ballet training program for serious students, offered as both day and residential options.
▌ Editor's read The School of American Ballet (SAB) was founded in 1934 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, making it 89 years old. It operates as a nonprofit organization, as indicated by its 'About Us' section. The summer course is an overnight program for students aged 12-18, requiring an audition for admission, as detailed on the 'Summer Course' page. SAB states that all faculty and staff undergo background checks, as mentioned in their 'Health and Safety' section. The institution maintains an active presence on Instagram (@schoolofamericanballet) and Facebook (SchoolofAmericanBallet). The program focuses on classical ballet technique, with a curriculum designed to prepare students for professional careers in ballet.
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Since 193789+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
School of American Ballet 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
- Day and overnight options
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1937 (89 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based, Merit-based
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Limited need-based financial aid is available. Applicants must apply at the time of registration.
- Session lengths
- 35-day
- What campers take home
- Students participating in the Choreography Workshop will perform the resulting ballets in a studio showing for an invited audience.
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 12–18
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, USA
- Phone: 212-769-6600
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $3,870
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about School of American Ballet Summer Course
- What ages does School of American Ballet Summer Course accept?
- School of American Ballet 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 Summer Course cost?
- School of American Ballet Summer Course publishes $774/week for the standard session. $3,870 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are School of American Ballet Summer Course's hours?
- School of American Ballet 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 Summer Course?
- School of American Ballet Summer Course is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 89 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 Summer Course provide lunch?
- School of American Ballet Summer Course does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does School of American Ballet Summer Course offer financial aid?
- Yes — School of American Ballet Summer Course offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does School of American Ballet Summer Course compare to other dance camps in New York?
- School of American Ballet 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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