The official school of New York City Ballet, training young dancers in classical technique through an audition-based program. Its SAB Open classes introduce toddlers and preschoolers to ballet without an audition.
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Winter Term by audition; SAB Open classes for ages 2-5
Tuition varies; main program by audition
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Ages 2–17.
Tuition varies; main program by audition
Winter Term by audition; SAB Open classes for ages 2-5
70 Lincoln Center Plaza, 10023, in Lincoln Square, Manhattan.
Yes. School of American Ballet is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by School of American Ballet: sab.org.
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