Outreach
Each season, State Street Ballet treats over 10,000 elementary school students to interactive, in-theater performances in Santa Barbara, Fresno, and the numerous cities we tour. In addition to getting a preview of State Street Ballet’s family programming, students learn about the mechanics of a working theater, the many artists who collaborate to create a production, dance history, and more. Each experience includes mini-dance lessons for the audience and a hosted question-and-answer session. For many attending students, this marks their first time in a theater and seeing live professional dance.
Recent in-theater performances include The Jungle Book, Cinderella, Romeo & Juliet, and Don Quixote, presented to school children in grades K-12. Upcoming performances include The Little Mermaid in Santa Barbara and Fresno.
For information about upcoming outreach events and how to attend, contact our Director of Education Meredith Ventura at meredith@statestreetballet.com.
What Students Are Saying about State Street Ballet
“Dear State Street Ballet, thank you for the free tickets and bus. My favorite part was when everyone danced together. The performers are the best at dancing. You guys are awesome. I love the peacocks.”
— Jocelyn, student at El Camino Elementary School
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