The Brilliance Program:
Balanchine, Arpino, And Beyond
Friday, May 9, 2025; 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025; 2:00 pm
The Lobero Theatre
Prepare for an electrifying finale as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with The Brilliance Program! Experience contemporary innovation and classical elegance with George Balanchine's "Who Cares?" and "Birthday Variations" by Joffrey Ballet’s Gerald Arpino. Plus, be the first to witness a world premiere by the visionary Kassandra Taylor Newberry, a choreographer known for pushing artistic boundaries through audience favorites such as Fold and (con)version. Join us for an unforgettable evening of passion and brilliance that will leave you longing for more.
Choreography by George Balanchine, Gerald Arpino, Kassandra Taylor Newberry
Music by George Gershwin and Giuseppe Verdi
Accompanied by the Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra
Conducted by Kostis Protopapas
Join us after the performance on May 9 for a question-and-answer session with the artists.
State Street Ballet 30th Anniversary Gala
We celebrated our 30th Anniversary Season in style at our gala on September 28, 2024 at the Music Academy of the West.
The Little Mermaid
Join us on a journey under the sea for a world premiere featuring all-new sets, costumes, life-sized puppets, and a world premiere musical score by composer Charles Fernandez. An imaginative take on a classic story, this production is perfect for all ages.
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.