“Perfection in conception and execution…. Art that devastates the senses.”

— Voice Magazine

RECESS!

Saturday, March  21, 2026 at 2:00pm (Sensory-Friendly Performance)
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm

The Lobero Theatre

Leap into a world of imagination with RECESS!, State Street Ballet’s fun-filled, family program featuring three delightful works. Alexei Kremnev’s Carnival of the Animals takes audiences on a charming zoo adventure, while Jerome Robbins’ Interplay bursts with playground energy.  Closing the program is a new contemporary work bringing the world of video games to life. Full of creativity, humor, and charm, RECESS! is pure joy for kids and kids-at-heart!

Choreography by Alexei Kremnev, Jerome Robbins, 
Music by Camille Saint-Saens, Morton Gould
Featuring Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra
Conducted by Kostis Protopapas

State Street Ballet Gala
Lea Fête du Carnaval

Step into a world of Parisian charm and festive elegance as State Street Ballet invites you to celebrate 31 years of artistry, community, and imagination.

Chaplin

Chaplin is a groundbreaking dance-theatre production that takes audiences on a journey into the mind of the twentieth-century icon. this captivating production follows a young girl through Chaplin’s world, beautifully illustrating his humor, heart, and creative genius.

Our Dancers

Your support allows us to bring the beauty of dance to a wide audience, making the arts accessible to all, building connectivity, and inspiring generations to come. Our dancers are key to bringing that beauty to life.