Season 29
August 17, 2026- June 3, 2027
Fall classes open to the public on June 15, 2026
From your child’s first class to their graduation performance, your child will thrive at SB Dance Arts as our program a proud affiliated studio of More Than Just Great Dancing!® This means we have a comprehensive program where dance lessons teach life lessons. Our students build confidence while finding belonging and friendship and our core belief that dance is not only a beautiful art form but also a powerful tool for personal growth and development. Our partnerships and community legacy provide multiple pathways for leadership and success while having FUN and experiencing the JOY of dance. We are proud that our alumni succeed in their chosen field and often return as clients when they have children of their own!
What sets us apart? Our studio provides children with what social scientists call a “third place”–a place outside of school and home where they are loved, challenged, encouraged, and accepted. Dance can inspire and uplift, providing an outlet for emotions and fostering a deep sense of joy and fulfillment–something which is crucial for children growing up in a digital world.
Welcome HOME!!
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
805-970-4422 (text)
info@sbdancearts.com
WHY CHOOSE DANCE ARTS?
Have interest in classes and don’t know where to start?
Fill out an interest form to have a customer service representative reach out to you.
WAYS TO DANCE
FIRST STEPS PROGRAM For ages 12 months to 3 years, flexible and low commitment with monthly payments utilizing the Boppin’ Babies curriculum to support socialization and motor skills.
GROWTH PROGRAM (Membership) For ages 3-18, invest in growth and experience concierge service with progressive classes, teams, and performances. See the graphic below for exciting new member benefits.
first steps:
Boppin’Babies & Tots
Ages 12 mos-3 years
preschool schedule
Ages 3+
Youth Class Schedule
Ages 5+
Tween/Teen CLASS Schedule
Ages 8+
ACCELERATED
S.T.E.P
Class Schedule
MEMBER BENEFITS and Scholarships
mega important policies & faqs
Private Lessons, Makeups & trial Classes
DRESS CODE & CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
syllabus
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & REFERRALS!
MEMBER BENEFITS
Financial Assistance
There are many options for financial assistance. Let us walk you through the ways we can help your dancer find BELONGING at Dance Arts.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We are a proud Corporate Partner with Move With Purpose. Move With Purpose provides need-based scholarships in Santa Barbara. SB Dance Arts has matched over $40,000 in scholarships in the last year. Move With Purpose is a non-profit under the fiscal sponsorship of the Santa Barbara Foundation.
Referral Program
Please note we offer a robust referral program with a $75 account credit! Refer a dancer who has not been in the program for 1 year and receive a $75 credit applied to your account once they have paid their deposit and completed the two-week grace period. Click the link below or email maria@sbdancears.com to get your referral code to send to your friend!
Trade
We have multiple trade opportunities for trade. Click the link below to learn more.
FIRST STEPS SCHEDULE
PRESCHOOL SCHEDULE
YOUTH SCHEDULE
TWEEN/TEEN SCHEDULE
S.T.E.P. SCHEDULE
step placement
To be considered for advancement, you will need to participate in the Placement process, either through our Placement Week in August or through a Placement Private Lesson.
If you chose your placement days in your commitment card, we will register you for the correct placement class.
If you did not indicate your desired placement session on your commitment card, you may enroll yourself.
GET 10% OFF PLACEMENT IF YOU SIGN UP BY JUNE 1!
REGISTRATION FOR ALL STEP CLASSES OPENS AUGUST 7 at NOON
VIA CONCIERGE ENROLLMENT
Mega Important policies
A complete policy handbook is available in your Account Portal.
SEASON 29 DATES AND POLICIES
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available to help you or your dancer excel, establish and meet goals, and work one-on-one or in small groups with our professional faculty. Kids and adults enjoy personal attention and customized lesson plans to help them become more comfortable on the dance floor or to brush up on existing choreography. Click the “book your lesson” to learn more about booking a lesson with your favorite teacher! Also, you can consider a customized group private to accommodate your dancer and his/her/their friends and their unique schedule!
MAKE UPS
We do not allow make-ups for personal absences or health reasons
If you have a Protege or Pre-Pro level membership, you are allowed 3 flexible make-ups per semester to use for your personal absences.
Studio Holiday Closures occur when the studio is closed, but classes have not been removed from your tuition. Your dancer is entitled to a make-up class of his/her choice within their ability level. Please see the office for assistance with selection of an appropriate class.
STUDIO HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Veterans Day (observed) MLK (observed), Thanksgiving (Wed-Sun) President’s Day Weekend, Memorial Day (observed). See handbook and/or mega important polices page for complete calendar.
(note Winter Break, Spring Break are NOT included in your tuition)
Beginner dancers may take any age-appropriate, beginning-level class that has space. Advanced dancers may take a lower level class and the teacher will adjust the lesson for them. Students must receive office approval for all other classes.
trial classes
Preschool/Youth/Tween/Teen/STEP class = $15 trial
First Steps/Boppin’ Babies class = $10 trial
Email info@sbdancearts.com to book your trial.
