Santa Barbara Dance Institute

05/29/2026

We are Hiring for the 2026-27 school year. Direct message us for details!

05/18/2026

Join us for “In the Pause” — a Virtual Practitioner Exchange on Dance & Reflective Practice!
We are thrilled that SBDI’s very own Rosalina Macisco will be co-hosting this amazing conversation with Luna teaching artist Zoe Huey, presented by Luna Dance & Creativity.
👇 Who is this for?
If you teach people to move, this belongs to you! This space is for dance educators of ANY genre and ANY age group (from preschool to older adults, and those working with individuals with special needs).
🗓 When: Tuesday, May 19th
💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom 5-6pm PT
🎟 Cost: Free for Luna PL Users
Spaces are filling up fast for this Tuesday! Don’t miss the chance to pause, reflect, and connect with fellow educators.
🔗 Register now: lunadancecreativity.org/product/practitioner-exchanges
Or reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
See you there! 💃🕺

05/12/2026

Behind every great performance is a dedicated teacher.
SBDI is looking for an experienced Dance Teaching Artist for the 2026-27 school year! If you are passionate about creating joyful, inclusive environments and believe that dance can change lives, we want you on our team.
• Schedule: Tue–Thu (Goleta schools)
• Bonus: Free Professional Summer Intensive (July 6–17)
• How to apply: Send your cover letter and CV to Rosalina Macisco at [email protected].
Join a mission-driven team and help our students shine! 💙

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Detrás de cada gran función hay un maestro dedicado.
¡SBDI busca una Maestra/o de Danza para el año escolar 2026-27! Si te apasiona crear ambientes inclusivos y crees que el baile puede transformar vidas, queremos que seas parte de nuestro equipo.
• Horario: Mar–Jue (Escuelas de Goleta)
• Beneficio: Intensivo de verano profesional gratuito (6–17 de julio)
• Cómo aplicar: Envía tu carta y CV a Rosalina Macisco a [email protected].
¡Únete a un equipo con propósito y ayuda a nuestros estudiantes a brillar! 💙

05/07/2026

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05/04/2026

It starts with a simple movement and turns into a world of creativity.
Through these finger-play exercises, our youngest dancers learn coordination, focus, and how to express emotions through their bodies. Watch as two fingers become rabbits and three fingers become whiskers!

Todo comienza con un movimiento simple y se convierte en un mundo de creatividad.
A través de estos juegos con los dedos, nuestros bailarines más pequeños aprenden coordinación, enfoque y cómo expresar emociones con su cuerpo. ¡Mira cómo dos dedos se vuelven conejos y tres se vuelven bigotes!

Dance is a universal language. 💙

04/30/2026

04/28/2026

Your dance practice can change lives.
SBDI is looking for passionate emerging and experienced teaching artists to join our team for the 2026-27 school year. If you are ready to use movement to teach, connect, and transform, we want to grow with you.
📩 DM us today if you are interested!

Tu práctica de danza puede cambiar vidas.
SBDI busca artistas docentes apasionados, tanto emergentes como experimentados, para unirse a nuestro equipo para el año escolar 2026-27. Si estás listo para usar el movimiento para enseñar, conectar y transformar, queremos crecer contigo.
📩 ¡Escríbenos un mensaje directo (DM) si estás interesado!

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01/01/2026

Today is the final day to reach our $20,000 goal.

As we step into a new year, we’re so grateful for every person who has supported our dancers, our programs, and our community. Every donation—no matter the size—helps us keep bringing movement, joy, and connection to children, seniors, and families.

✨ Every dollar counts.
✨ Every gift makes an impact.

Thank you for believing in the power of dance and helping us finish strong.

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