School of American Ballet

The School of American Ballet is a New York City ballet school founded in 1934 by choreographer George Balanchine and arts patron Lincoln Kirstein. It trains dancers for professional careers, especially with New York City Ballet.

George Balanchine: George Balanchine was a Russian-born choreographer who helped establish neoclassical ballet in the United States. He co-founded the school and shaped its training around the dancers his choreography required.
Ballet technique: Ballet technique is the codified system of movement, posture, and coordination used in classical ballet. It provides the physical and stylistic foundation taught throughout the school’s curriculum.
New York City Ballet School of American Ballet Workshop: The School of American Ballet Workshop is an annual series of performances featuring the school’s students. It gives students stage experience and presents their training to audiences.
American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School: The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School is the training division of American Ballet Theatre in New York City. It offers another major company-affiliated route for young dancers in New York.
Lincoln Kirstein: Lincoln Kirstein was an American arts patron and writer who helped build major ballet institutions in New York. He co-founded the school as part of his effort to create a lasting American ballet culture.
Ballet barre: Ballet barre is a sequence of exercises performed while holding a stationary rail for support. Students use barre work to develop alignment, strength, and control before center practice.
Ballet repertory: Ballet repertory is the body of works performed by a company or taught in a ballet tradition. Students encounter repertory that prepares them for the performance style of professional companies.
Paris Opera Ballet School: The Paris Opera Ballet School is the training institution of the Paris Opera Ballet. Its long-standing European company-school model contrasts with the school’s American institutional origins.
American Ballet: American Ballet was a New York company founded in 1935 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein. The school was created to train dancers for this early company.
Ballet center work: Ballet center work consists of exercises and combinations performed without holding the barre. It tests balance and coordination after the support of barre exercises is removed.

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