season 28

2025-2026: August 18, 2025- June 4, 2026

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fall class registration opens june 16

Current rollover families: get early access june 2- June 15
check your email (sent june 2) for pre-registration code!

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

Have interest in fall and don’t know where to start?

Fill out an interest form to have a customer service representative reach out to you.

COST & Financial SUPPORT

We offer installment plans, trade, financial assistance, a REFERRAL PROGRAM ($75 credit)- See below

THREE 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.

MEMBER BENEFITS

What classes should my dancer take?

There are many options for financial assistance. Let us walk you through the ways we can help your dancer find BELONGING at Dance Arts. Begin the steps to receive financial help with form below. We can walk you through scholarships, trade credits, payment plans and other financial assistance options.

Referral Program

Please note we offer a robust referral program with $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 llink below or, email maria@sbdancears.com to get your referral code to send to your friend!

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 $25,000 in scholarships in the last year. Move With Purpose is a non profit under the fiscal sponsorship of Santa Barbara Foundation.

Trade

We have multiple trade opportunities for trade. Click the link below to learn more.

Rollover families: check your email on June 2 for early access code and link. Early access opens June 2 at noon.

Rollover families: check your email on June 2 for early access code and link. Early access opens June 2 at noon.

Rollover families: check your email on June 2 for early access code and link. Early access opens June 2 at noon.

STEP is our accelerated program. Entry to STEP classes requires assessments of technique and level for: ballet, jazz, hip hop. Assessment occurs during PLACEMENT WEEK in August. Placement Week results and registration open August 11.

If you are unable to attend Placement Week or need evaluation for Acro, please contact hannah@sbdancearts.com

If you have a situation where you would like to remain the same STEP level and register early, please email hannah@sbdancearts.com

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 flexible make-ups per semester to use for 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 an instructor or office for assistance with selection of an appropriate class.   In 2025-26, we will offer NEW Flexible Make up classes for all current growth clients on Fridays (youth and Tween/Teen) and Saturdays for Preschool. Schedule will be sent in August and updated in monthly Newsletters.

STUDIO HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Halloween, 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 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.

Mega-Important Policies

A complete policy handbook is available in your Account Portal.

Please see the graphic below for a brief summary and important dates.