School of American Ballet
Elise Drew León has a wealth of experience in the dance industry, having worked at various prestigious institutions such as the School of American Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Fordham University, Elise has held roles as a teacher, dancer, company manager, and development assistant throughout their career. Elise's expertise also extends to diversity, equity, and inclusion work, having served as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the School of American Ballet and as a 2020 CUP Fellow at the Council of Urban Professionals. Additionally, Elise has experience as a nonprofit arts consultant, mentor, and artist in residence at Fort Hamilton High School.
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School of American Ballet
The School of American Ballet, the official training academy of the New York City Ballet, was established in 1934 by legendary choreographer George Balanchine and philanthropist Lincoln Kirstein as the first and most essential step in their quest to create an American classical ballet company. SAB, located at New York City's Lincoln Center, is today the premier ballet academy in the United States, training more students who go on to become professional dancers than any other school. SAB's former students fill the ranks of the New York City Ballet and other leading U.S. and international ballet companies. SAB is the official academy of New York City Ballet.