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The Balanchine Couple at the Granada
Suzanne Farrell Ballet Performs Nine Classic Pas de Deux
On Wednesday, October 21, the Suzanne Farrell Ballet performed nine classic pas de deux by the father of American ballet; Farrell provided commentary. Read story.
The Jungle Book at the Granada
State Street Ballet Brings Wild Animals to the Stage
State Street Ballet’s original adaptation of the classic Kipling tale brought lifelike animal characters and knock-out dancing to the Granada’s stage on Sunday, October 11. Read story.
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, October 6
Fondly Do We Hope … Fervently Do We Pray Tells Lincoln’s Story, Our Own
Fondly Do We Hope … Fervently Do We Pray is a monumental piece of dance theater, at once stunning and alienating. Read story.
Dance at the Top of the Hill on Sunday, October 4.
Dancers of All Ages Brought Passion to the Stage
In this Center Stage Theater showcase of works by choreographers 40 and over, dancers of all ages brought passion to the stage. Read story.
NECTAR Presents Love and War at Yoga Soup
Performing Arts Salon Draws Big Crowd on Saturday, September 26
New performing arts series draws a big crowd, welcomes artists of all disciplines to tackle deep themes. Read story.
State Street Ballet’s Summer Intensive Performance, Friday, July 17
Young Dancers Demonstrate Versatility in UCSB Show
Young dancers demonstrated stylistic versatility in an evening-length show at UCSB’s Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall. Read story.
Flamenco Loves Tango at the Lobero
Argentina Meets Spain in Steamy Santa Barbara Show
Argentina meets Spain in Santa Barbara for a steamy dance performance on Saturday, June 27. Read story.
Infinite Movement Ever Evolving at the Lobero Theatre
S.B.’s Newest Dance Company Comes Out Strong
Santa Barbara’s newest dance company delivers a strong show to a small audience. Read story.
Review of Santa Barbara Dance Alliance’s 2009 Teen Choreography Showcase
Annual Show On the Verge Highlights Young Talent.
Annual show On the Verge highlights young talent. Read story.
Santa Barbara Dance Theatre Unplugged Presents Jetlagged
Professional Modern Dancers Take a Turn at Choreography in Third Annual Show
The professional modern dancers of SBDT take a turn at choreography in their third annual show at UCSB. Read story.
Panzumo Spring Concert
African Drum and Dance Ensemble Reaches Out to the Community
African drum and dance ensemble reaches out to the community through performance, education. Read story.
TAIKOPROJECT at the Granada, Friday, May 1
L.A.-Based Troupe Performs Japanese-American Drumming and Dancing
Los Angeles-based troupe performs Japanese-American drumming and dancing; Santa Barbara’s Boom Chaka opens the show. Read story.
Les 4 Saisons. Presented by Ballet Preljocaj at the Granada, Tuesday, April 28
French Choreographer Takes on Vivaldi with Monster Suits and Loofahs
French choreographer takes on Vivaldi’s classic concertos with green monster suits and loofahs. Read story.
CompañÃa Nacional de Danza 2 at UCSB’s Campbell Hall April 24.
Directed by Nacho Duato, the Junior Company of Spain’s CND Sizzles.
Directed by Nacho Duato, the junior company of Spain’s CND sizzles. Read story.
Nebbia, Presented by Cirque Eloize
Friday, April 17 Performance Brings Acrobatic Magic to the Lobero Theatre
Friday, April 17 performance brings acrobatic magic to the Lobero Theatre. Read story.
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