State Street Ballet

05/27/2026

Four bold productions, one unforgettable season.

Our 2026-27 Lineup ⤵

• Dracula: A Dark Shadow (Oct 30-31, 2026)
• The Nutcracker (Dec 18-20, 2026)
• The Little Mermaid (Mar 6-7, 2027)
• Brahms & Balanchine: Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (May 22-23, 2027)

Haunting new works, beloved classics, and a powerful season finale with the Santa Barbara Symphony ✨

What are you most excited for?

🔗 Learn more at the link in our bio.

05/26/2026

""More than a ballet, Chaplin is totally captivating, immersive dance-theater" — Santa Barbara Independent

Edgar Zendejas’ Chaplin section, beautifully captured by Andre Yew

05/23/2026

Maria, Aimee, and Akari in Chaplin, captured by 📸

05/23/2026

From Romeo & Juliet to The Nutcracker, from RECESS! to Chaplin, this season was one for the books!

Thank you for being part of another season of artistry, storytelling, and live performance with State Street Ballet. 🩰

05/18/2026

Curated to perfection, you won't want to miss State Street Ballet's 2026/27 Season at the :
✷ The World Premiere of Nicolas Blanc's Dracula, a dark shadow, with music by Philip Glass performed live by the Kronos Quartet
✷ Rodney Gustafson's The Nutcracker
✷ Megan Philipp and Cecily MacDougall's The Little Mermaid
✷ George Balanchine's Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Symphony

Subscriptions available now | Single Tickets available August 1st
Link in bio for full season details.

05/06/2026

Edgar Zendejas’ section of Chaplin coming to life in rehearsal 👀 🩰

Do you have your tickets to Chaplin yet?
👉 See it live this Friday and Saturday, May 8–9 at the Lobero Theatre! 🎟️

04/28/2026

Classical training, questionable decisions. 🚓🩰

Chaplin comes to the May 8–9!

04/23/2026

Throwing it back to Chaplin (2018) 🎬✨

A full circle moment! Chaplin returns to the Lobero Theatre May 8–9, featuring guest artist Ahna Lipchik reprising the role she originated.

Tickets: https://statestreetballet.com/chaplin

04/16/2026

Take a glimpse of the brilliance that made Charlie Chaplin a Hollywood icon, and what continues to inspire our production of Chaplin!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0daS_SDCT_U&pp=ygUPY2hhcmxpZSBjaGFwbGlu

⭐️ Chaplin 👉 May 8–9 at the Lobero Theatre
🎟️ https://statestreetballet.com/chaplin

I love this song and dance scene with Charlie.

04/15/2026

Praise for RECESS!

"A trifecta of virtuoso performances." -Santa Barbara Independent 🎉

Thank you for recognizing the artistry, athleticism, and heart behind RECESS!