What sets American Repertory Ballet's Princeton Ballet School apart? For over 50 years, ARB's Princeton Ballet School has taught students of all ages dance, discipline, physical fitness, and the enjoyment of music and movement. Founded in 1954 by Audrée Estey, we enroll more than 1200 students, as early as age three.

Unlike single-teacher schools, ARB’s Princeton Ballet School has an outstanding team of dance educators. Many members of this team are current or former professional dancers. Many have attained graduate degrees in dance education and have won major teaching awards.

All ballet classes are accompanied by live music performed by professional pianists. Students are exposed to the joyful sounds of classical music in every class and are given a broad range of learning opportunities, all focused on our philosophy.

ARB’s Princeton Ballet School is the educational branch of the critically acclaimed American Repertory Ballet. Under the artistic direction of Graham Lustig, both ARB and ARB’s Princeton Ballet School share a mission to bring the joy of dance to students and audiences across the state of New Jersey. As an affiliate of the state’s preeminent contemporary ballet company, ARB’s Princeton Ballet School offers students the opportunity to dance along side of, and learn from professional dancers.

ARB’s Princeton Ballet School is New Jersey’s largest non-profit dance school, and that makes a difference. Our staff and faculty are dedicated to sharing the joy of dance rather than meeting a sales goal. With our 50-year tradition behind us, you can see why ARB’s Princeton Ballet School has been the parent’s (and dancer’s) choice for over 50 years.