New York Theatre Ballet School, also known as Ballet School NY, is the official training school of New York Theatre Ballet, a chamber ballet company founded in 1978 by Diana Byer. The school provides ballet training based on the Cecchetti syllabus. Classes are available for children starting at age 3, beginning with Pre-Ballet I and progressing through the Young Artists Division.
The school offers scholarships to talented homeless and underserved children, along with support for well-rounded learning. For advanced and professional-level students, the curriculum includes modern dance, theater dance, pointe, variations, and repertory classes. The school operates as part of the company’s mission to inspire a love of dance in diverse audiences.