Events
The School of American Ballet hosts or participates in a number of events each year. While some are open to the public, others are restricted to alumni or members of the School's Association and Donors Circle. For more information about your member level, please visit our Membership page or contact us at 212-769-6614 or development@sab.org.
Winter & Spring 2012
Class Visits
Wednesday, January 18 - Friday, January 20
for Partner donors and above (members only)
Association members at the Partner level and above and Donors Circle members make reservations to attend classes during designated class visit days throughout the school year. To register for your visit please email classvisits@sab.org and for question please call 212-769-6636. The schedule can be accessed at www.sab.org/classvisits.
SAB Alumni Weekend
Friday, February 3 - 6:30pm
Cocktails at SAB
Join us to toast SAB faculty member Suki Schorer in celebration of her 40th anniversary teaching at SAB.
Friday, February 3 - 8:00pm
New York City Ballet Performance
Saturday, February 4 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Open House at SAB
Alumni are invited to watch classes throughout the day and are treated to a continental breakfast starting at 10:30am.
This event is for SAB alumni over 21 years old. Click here to register for this event.
Valentine's Day Open House
Tuesday, February 14 – 9:15am
Guided Tour and Breakfast
for Benefactor donors and above
Association members at the Benefactor level and above and Donors Circle members attend a behind-the-scenes tour of SAB.
Tuesday, February 14 – 10:30am to 4pm
Valentine's Day Open House
for Association and Donors Circle members (members only)
Association and Donors Circle members attend a festive day of classes as students take their daily ballet classes in costume.
RSVP's will be taken after January 3. Due to limited capacity we are unable to accommodate guests.
Class Visits
Wednesday, February 22 - Saturday, February 25
for Partner donors and above (members only)
Association members at the Partner level and above and Donors Circle members make reservations to attend classes during designated class visit days throughout the school year. To register for your visit please email classvisits@sab.org and for question please call 212-769-6636. The schedule can be accessed at www.sab.org/classvisits.
SAB Parent Cocktail Reception
Monday, February 27 - 7:00pm
Parents who contribute to to SAB's Parent Appeal Donors are invited to attend a special cocktail reception hosted by Serena and Bill Lese. Donors who contribute to the Parent Appeal also receive membership benefits. If you are a parent who wishes to support the parent appeal, please click here to make a gift online.
Patrons Circle Seminar
Patrons Circle Seminar and Reception, February 28 – 7:30pm
for Patrons Circle donors and above
Association members and above are invited to this behind-the-scenes look at the School. During this educational seminar, members often hear from students, faculty, and alumni and view a demonstration relevant to the seminar topic.
Winter Ball
Monday, March 5 - 7:00pm
SAB’s glamorous black-tie dinner dance featuring advanced students performing a unique piece choreographed specifically for the Winter Ball. Another highlight of this event is the exciting after party, The Encore, hosted by SAB’s Young Patrons. To learn more about this event please click here.
Workshop Preview & Dinner
Wednesday, April 25 - 6:30pm
For Patrons Circle (preview only) and Directors and Chairman's Circles (Preview & Dinner)
Donors and Board members are invited to preview some of the ballets that SAB students will be performing in the annual Workshop performances. Invitations will be sent in the spring.
Workshop Final Dress Rehearsal
Friday, June 1 - 4:00pm
For Partner donors and above
Invitations will be sent in the spring.
Workshop Performances
Saturday, June 2 - 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Details of the Workshop performances are announced in the spring. Visit our Workshop Performances page to learn more about how to purchase tickets.
Workshop Performance Benefit
Tuesday, June 5 - 7:00pm
The final performance of SAB's annual Workshop is a special benefit for the School. Patrons attend the performance and then join SAB faculty and friends in the School's studios for dinner and dancing. Please click here to learn more about this event.
Founder's Society Picnic
Thursday, July 12 - 12:45pm
For Planned Giving donors
Donors who have made a bequest or other planned gift to SAB are invited to this informal annual event. Guests are invited to watch class following lunch. Please click here to learn more about Planned Giving and Bequests as SAB.

