Summer Intensive
June 16, 2025 - July 12, 2025
Join State Street Ballet's Summer Intensive, designed for dedicated dance students aged 12-25. This program offers an ideal opportunity to enhance your technique and artistry. Classes run Monday through Saturday and cover ballet, modern, pas de deux, pointe, jazz, and conditioning. In the afternoons, our esteemed faculty will teach choreography. Held in our state-of-the-art studios near downtown Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean's shores, participants can enjoy the year-round Mediterranean climate and renowned beaches of the American Riviera.
Faculty
Megan Philipp
State Street Ballet's Artistic Director with extensive experience from her career in New York and Chicago's Joffrey Academy of Dance.
Nilas Martins
Former principal dancer with New York City Ballet and experienced instructor at prestigious institutions worldwide.
Meredith Ventura
State Street Ballet’s Director of Education and the Professional Track, an internationally recognized choreographer and dance educator.
Marina Fliagina
State Street Ballet rehearsal director and former principal dancer with international touring experience.
Tigran Sargsyan
State Street Ballet rehearsal director, former dancer with Dortmund Ballet Theater, Los Angeles Ballet, and current guest artist with Hollywood Ballet.
Cecily MacDougall
State Street Ballet’s Executive Director, with professional dance experience from New York Theatre Ballet, Richmond Ballet, and State Street Ballet.
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Monday - Saturday
9:15am - 12:00pm: Morning Session (ballet technique, pointe, variations)
12:30pm - 4:15pm: Afternoon Session (modern, jazz, choreography)
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Price: $2,500
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Price: $3,800
Participants will be accommodated at Tropicana Gardens, adjacent to the University of California Santa Barbara, approximately 20 minutes from State Street Ballet. Transportation to and from the studio will be provided.
Contact Information
State Street Ballet
2285 Las Positas Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Email: contact@statestreetballet.com
Phone: 805.845.1432
How To Audition
Head to DanceApply.com and choose from nationwide in-person auditions or submit a video audition via the registration form. Walk-ins are accepted based on availability at the time of the audition. Refer to our Auditions page for times, dates, locations, and registration deadlines.
Additional Training Opportunities
Professional Track
Training Program
The Professional Track Program is a full-time 32-week course designed for dancers interested in fine-tuning their technique and exploring their artistic expression. The Professional Track Program has a world-class faculty, including former and current State Street Ballet company members.
State Street Ballet Academy
Offering top-tier dance instruction for all ages in various styles, our partner in dance education State Street Ballet Academy nurtures every dancer in a supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or aiming for a professional career, you’ll receive exceptional training.