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’Tis the Season

Join us for The Nutcracker at The Granada on Dec 16 and 17. Three stellar performances feature State Street Ballet, Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra, and the students of State Street Ballet Academy. Noozhawk hails it as “charming, fresh, and a delight to the eye and ear.” Get tickets today!

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UPCOMING EVENT

THE NUTCRACKER

Over 150 professional dancers, musicians, and ballet students join forces to bring this annual celebration to the stage. Opulent sets, costumes, and brilliant comedic moments continue to delight audiences of all ages, year after year. Experience holiday cheer at its finest.

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Photo: Andre Yew


ABOUT

AUDITIONS

State Street Ballet’s 12-city national audition tour takes place between December 3, 2023 and March 17, 2024. Dancers may audition for the upcoming Summer Intensive, Professional Track training program, and company contract positions for the 2024/25 season. Pre-registration is required.

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Photo: Heidi Bergseteren


DANCER SPOTLIGHT

Saori Yamashita

Saori is from Sapporo, Japan, and joined State Street Ballet in 2017. She trained at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C. and the Joffrey Academy of Dance before joining Joffrey Ballet's Studio Company in 2014. She has also been invited to compete at the Japan Grand Prix IBC and the Moscow International Ballet Competition.

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Photo: Peter Hinsdale


Touring Productions: 2022-23

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.

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Not So Strictly Ballroom

Touring Show

Not So Strictly Ballroom

Touring Show

An elegant and upbeat celebration of your favorite dance music, from Big Band to Pop!

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Chaplin

Touring Show

Chaplin

Touring Show

A spellbinding journey through the creative genius that was Charlie Chaplin.

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The Jungle Book

Touring Show

The Jungle Book

Touring Show

A dazzling adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic collection of stories.

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Cinderella

Touring Show

Cinderella

Touring Show

The world’s most beloved fairy-tale comes to life through dance, music, and theatrical magic!

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Carmen

Touring Show

Carmen

Touring Show

Inspired by Georges Bizet’s blazingly popular score, this original production has won the hearts of audiences from coast to coast.

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The Nutcracker

Touring Show

The Nutcracker

Touring Show

No holiday season is complete without a trip to the theatre to see The Nutcracker!

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