In an era of striking uncertainty, State Street Ballet remains committed to our core values of inclusion and open-mindedness, and our mission to make the arts accessible for all. We are eagerly planning an innovative variety of live-streams, socially-distanced performances, and outdoor activities. Our goal is to provide our dancers the space to move, create, interpret, and evolve, and to connect with our beloved audience members in ways that we are all missing. We thank you for your dedication to our organization and we invite you to stay tuned for special announcements and performance news.
Avoiding a total shutdown, State Street Ballet announces a modified season of activities during the pandemic, focusing on visibility in the Santa Barbara community and relevancy in the global dance network. In-studio shows, livestreams, and outdoor performances round out this updated plan of action, with the goal of bringing joy and inspiration to audiences everywhere.
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Photo: Andre Yew
Join us for a special virtual event, celebrating the beauty and power of dance during these difficult times. Featuring new choreography captured on film, excerpts from beloved classics, and greetings from our dancers around the world, this one-time-only experience will capture our love of the performing arts, and our commitment to the future.
Photo: Andre Yew
James is from San Marino, California and started his dance training at Pasadena Civic Ballet. At age 15 he accepted a scholarship to study at The Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C. and upon graduation danced professionally with Ballet Austin and Dayton Ballet before joining State Street Ballet in 2017.
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State Street Ballet goes on tour for two months every season, bringing original dance and education programs to theaters and schools around the world. With standing ovations from China to Chile, and a 90% rebooking rate, we are very proud of our past touring successes and we look forward to bringing our work to all communities, large and small.
