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Monday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:45pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Friday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday 9am - 1:30pm

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet

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Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet

We build self-confidence and love for the arts!
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Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet (SSYB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is committed to providing quality professional dance training to pre-professional students throughout the Greater Saratoga region.

08/28/2026

Dance cultivates imagination, confidence, and coordination right from the start. 🩰✨

If you’re looking for a positive, enriching space for your young child to move, express, and grow, Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is welcoming new dancers for the 2026–27 season!

Our early childhood programs build essential developmental skills through the joy of movement:

🌟 Creative Movement (Ages 3–4): the class is designed to help with the development of large and fine motor skills, spatial awareness, coordination, rhythm, cooperation, self-confidence, and creativity.

🌟 Pre-Ballet (Ages 5–6): Enhances coordination, balance and flexibility with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology. Barre-work will be introduced as well as center floor exercises and exploration of creative dance and music interpretation.

First day of classes is September 14! Register your young dancer today!

📸 Susan Blackburn Saratoga Wedding Photographer

08/27/2026

It’s not too late to register your dancer for classes at SSYB!

Throughout the year, SSYB dancers participate in a range of performances and events that celebrate growth, artistry, and community. From our beloved Nutcracker Tea and full-length production of The Nutcracker, to the new Repertory Concert, and the regionally recognized RDA Northeast Festival, each experience gives students the opportunity to perform.

Our season culminates in the Spring Concert, showcasing all levels of our school, and the Festival of Young Artists (FOYA). These events are central to our mission of developing confident, expressive young artists—on stage and beyond.

SSYB does not charge audition, performance, or costume fees. SSYB also offers need-based scholarships for year-round and summer programs. We believe that arts education should be accessible to all!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions; we are always happy to help.

📸 Susan Blackburn Saratoga Wedding Photographer

08/26/2026

✨ Summer Intensive Faculty Spotlight! ✨

A massive thank you to Summer Program Intensive faculty Jaime Thompson and Ashley-Simone Kirchner!

Jaime taught ballet, pointe, and super fun ballroom classes.

Ashley-Simone Kirchner brought her expertise in Musical Theater Dance to our students💃

So grateful for her energy and expertise in the studios!

08/25/2026

Gear up for a strong season ahead with open classes at Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet. Faculty member Katie Dunkel is leading our Intermediate/ Advanced Ballet class today at 5:30PM.

This drop-in class is ideal for pre-professional teens, college dancers, and adults looking to build strength, precision, and artistry before the fall routine starts.

Pre-registration is highly recommended as studio space is capped.

📸 Susan Blackburn Saratoga Wedding Photographer

08/24/2026

Summer Intensive Spotlight: Today, we meet Beatriz!

She spent part of her summer training at the Boston Ballet Summer Dance Program as well as right here at SSYB, where she had the incredible opportunity to study with guest master teacher Karin Averty.

📸 Susan Blackburn Saratoga Wedding Photographer

08/21/2026

Every year, Fridays hit a little sweeter at SSYB Summer Intensive! 🍦

Today, we look back at our favorite tradition—cooling down with some well-deserved ice cream after a week of hard work in the studio.

What’s your go-to flavor?

08/20/2026

Throw back Thursday: The Hustle

08/19/2026

Dance cultivates imagination, passion, discipline, and time management, helping children grow into well-rounded individuals.

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet provides professional dance instruction in a warm, caring atmosphere for children ages 3 to 18 years old. At SSYB, students achieve their potential as dancers and artists while learning in a collaborative environment.

Choose SSYB as the place for your child to grow—classes begin September 14!

📸 Susan Blackburn Saratoga Wedding Photographer

08/18/2026

End of Summer Intermediate/ Advanced Open Classes!

We still have space available for tonight’s teen and adult open class from 5:30- 7pm with Andrè Malo-Robles.

Register now https://www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org/registration/p/end-of-summer-open-classes

08/17/2026

We still have so much to recap and share about this summer! ✨

We are so lucky to have had Jessica Batten return to SSYB! 🩰

Jessica Batten is an accomplished professional ballet dancer, master instructor, and dance educator. Her career spans prestigious international performances, arts leadership, and extensive mentorship of young dancers.

She has performed as a professional dancer with renowned companies, including Ballet Hispánico, Cedar Lake II, Nimbus Dance, and the Metropolitan Opera.

Check out this gorgeous picture of Jessica Batten performing with Ballet Hispánico! 🩰✨

You can catch the incredible company live this week at Jacob’s Pillow. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable performance!

Address

Ballston Spa, NY

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	4:30pm - 8:45pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday	9am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+15183064037

Website

http://www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org/

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