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PARENT HUB

THE PARENT HUB is a one stop shop for ALL your questions for your year at SBDA - BOOKMARK ME!

Bookmark these important links to help you navigate the rest of the year at SBDA.

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Watch the videos below to LEARN MORE!

SUMMER CAMP

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

SPRING INSPIRE RECITAL

WHAT SHOW IS MY DANCER IN?

For ticketing, planning, and class schedule changes,
it is very important you know which show your dancer performs in as early as possible.
Check the graphic below.

Don’t know which class your dancer is taking? Log into your account and check on their enrollments.

HALL OF FAME 2025-2026

Our Hall of Fame recognizes the dancers whose dedication and long-term commitment have become part of our studio’s legacy.

Their years of hard work, growth, and passion represent the tradition of excellence that defines our studio.

At Inspire Recital, we will be honoring our Hall of Fame students and employees for their dedication to our dance family!

The Hall of Fame features three levels of distinction. Once a milestone is reached, a dancer is labeled an Inductee for that milestone.

⭐ 3 Year Milestone

⭐ 5 Year Milestone

⭐ 10 Year Milestone

Only these milestone anniversaries are celebrated at our May Inspire Recital. In between, our Hall of Fame poster honors those whom we call our Recognized dancers throughout the year until the next milestone.

We strive to ensure every dancer is represented accurately in our Hall of Fame. Noticed something that needs a correction? Please complete the form linked in our bio so our team can review and update.

Thank you for helping us honor our dancers’ achievements.

*This is a draft, not the final poster! For those dancers who submitted a request, we have you noted!!

BIG GOALS TAKE PLANNING

Teams are the heartbeat of the studio. Does your dancer want to learn more about being on a team next Fall? Watch this video to learn more about teams at SB Dance Arts. JOIN THE FAMILY!

CLASSES FOR ALL AGES

Birthdays!

Is it your birthday? Stop by the office for your a birthday crown you can wear in class!

Imagine a dance class with your child's friends, favorite dance teacher, cake, and presents! Or DIY your own party at the studio!
We take the stress out of party planning and create an unforgettable party experience for your child's big day!

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CONFIGURATION

Our annual sell-out performance, Configuration, presented by Santa Barbara Dance Arts, was an incredible celebration of our dancers and community. Featuring high-energy hip hop, contemporary, and jazz, the show highlighted inspiring work from renowned choreographers, including Sierra Kazil, Azuki Umeda, and Chloe Roberts, alongside our amazing local faculty, as well as an SB Dance Arts Alum piece.

This year also featured the debut of the MOVEment in Focus Short Film Project, exploring themes of depression through dance, as well as student choreography sharing the stage with professional work. We were also honored to have Santa Barbara Independent attend the performance — and they were completely enamored with the show. Read the article here!

We are so proud of the growth, passion, and support our dancers show one another every day. A special shoutout to our seniors — Belle, Cam, and Natalie — for their beautiful final senior solos at Configuration. 💙✨

Student Choreography

One of the most special parts of Configuration is that student choreography shares the stage with professional work. Through our Leadership Academy Choreographer-in-Training program, young artists are mentored toward a future as professional choreographers while competing for a $250 cash prize, generously supported by American Riviera Bank.

We’re excited to announce our 2026 winner, Lyla Beck, recognized by faculty and guest choreographers for her innovation, concept, costuming, lighting, and execution. About her piece, Lyla shared that “United in Grief expresses how we often rush through life focused on ourselves and forget to connect with the people around us. By taking the time to build those connections, we can work through our struggles and find more balance.”

Congratulations as well to our runner-up, Cameron Weathers, and to newcomer and finalist, Eleanor Dunlop. Both Lyla and Cameron’s works will be featured at our Inspire Recital this May. We are so proud of these incredible young choreographers and the artistry they brought to the stage. 🎭💙

GOOD LUCK TDA Apprentice & Peak Performer AT GUIDANCE!

We’re excited to support our dancers who will be competing at The Guidance Experience! 💙

Our TDA Apprentice program is for our Emerge and Emerge-in-Training dancers who want to take the next step by competing in group dances at two events, gaining valuable stage and competition experience.

TDA Peak Performer is open to any team dancer who wants to compete a solo, duet, or trio at two events with a lower overall commitment and cost.

We’re so proud of the dedication and growth these dancers are showing as they represent our studio on stage! ✨🏆💃

GOOD LUCK TDA SENIOR, TDA Apprentice, Peak Performer, EMERGE, EIT & CREW AT HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION

We’re excited to support our dancers who will be competing and attending convention at Hollywood Connection Dance Competition! 💙

This competition and convention will have a majority of our performance groups in attendance. For many dancers, it will be a special milestone — either their first competition or their last one with Santa Barbara Dance Arts.

We’re also proud that our studio owner will be part of the faculty presenting at the Studio Director Seminar during the event.

The dedication and growth these dancers have shown all season is inspiring, and we wish them the best of luck as they take the stage! ✨🏆💃

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