Join us at The Granada for a season of exceptional artistry. Carmina Burana, in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Symphony orchestra and chorus. The Nutcracker, with Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra, and State Street Ballet Academy. And Cinderella, a Family Series favorite. All followed by our Gala Performance at the Lobero, featuring A Midsummer NIght’s Dream.
Marika is from Kumagaya, Japan and won the "Grand Prix" and "Most Promising Female" awards at the Elmhurst School for Dance in the United Kingdom. She joined State Street Ballet in 2015 and has performed the leading roles of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker and the dual roles of Odette/Odile as a Principal Guest Artist with Fresno Ballet Theatre.
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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.