The ABT William J. Gillespie School at SCFTA opened in September 2015, combining the resources of American Ballet Theatre, America’s National Ballet Company, and Segerstrom Center, one of the world’s leading presenters of dance. Following ABT’s National Training Curriculum, students are encouraged to reach their highest potential while building a safe and solid foundation in ballet technique. The ABT Gillespie School provides students with the highest quality of classical ballet training through the ABT National Training Curriculum. The ABT Gillespie School is modeled after the renowned ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School in New York.