State Street Ballet

10/17/2026

The countdown is on! See it all come together onstage October 30–31 at The Granada Theatre Santa Barbara with Philip Glass's score performed live by the Kronos Quartet.

📸 Andre Yew takes us inside the making of Dracula: a dark shadow, where State Street Ballet's dancers are bringing Nicolas Blanc's haunting choreography to life.

🎟️ Tickets: https://statestreetballet.com/dracula

10/16/2026

Before Dracula was a ballet, it had a soundtrack. 🦇🎻

Go behind-the-scenes with the Kronos Quartet and composer Philip Glass as he shares the story behind his score for Tod Browning's classic 1931 film Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi.

Composer Philip Glass talks about his creation of the soundtrack fo...

10/15/2026

Some invitations are impossible to resist. 🩸

Enter the dark, seductive world of Dracula: a dark shadow, where desire, danger, and the supernatural collide in Nicolas Blanc Choreography's haunting choreography.

Experience State Street Ballet's Halloween weekend performances in Santa Barbara, accompanied by Philip Glass's score performed live by the legendary Kronos Quartet.

🦇 October 30–31 | The Granada Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: https://statestreetballet.com/dracula

10/06/2026

Introducing our 2026-2027 Professional Track Trainees!

These dancers have come from all over the country to train intensely in ballet technique, pas de deux, company repertoire, contemporary, and more with State Street Ballet's world-class faculty. We give them a warm welcome to a season full of hard-work, thrilling performances, and exposure to the professional environment at State Street Ballet studios.

10/03/2026

Presenting our 2026/27 Company Artists! Here are the faces behind the magic you see on stage🌟

Let's give a round of applause to this talented group of 25 international artists, bringing State Street Ballet's 26/27 season to life.

09/30/2026

One more look at a night with serious bite 🥀

Victorian Vogue brought gothic glamour to life at the Music Academy of the West, from the fashion and live performance to a very spirited auction and plenty of surprises after dark.

Most of all, it brought together an incredible community in celebration of State Street Ballet and the future we’re building together. Thank you to everyone who dressed up, showed up, raised a paddle, and made the evening unforgettable.

Swipe through for a few favorite moments from Victorian Vogue ♥️

09/29/2026

Victorian Vogue made history. 🦇

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, this year’s Gala raised more than $425,000 for State Street Ballet, setting a new fundraising record for the organization.

The evening also included two generous $100,000 gifts that were matched in support of the Santa Barbara Choreography Institute, investing in the next generation of choreographers and the future of dance.

Every bid, paddle raised, and show of support helps bring State Street Ballet’s work to life throughout the year, onstage and beyond.

Thank you for making this a night with an impact that will last far beyond the Gala.

09/20/2026

Some stories deserve to be heard as much as they're seen.

Dracula: A Dark Shadow comes to life with Philip Glass's mesmerizing score, performed live onstage by the legendary Kronos Quartet. Paired with Nicolas Blanc's haunting choreography, it's a theatrical experience unlike anything you've seen before.

🦇 October 30–31 | Granada Theatre

09/18/2026

From luxury getaways and exclusive experiences to one-of-a-kind treasures, the Victorian Vogue Gala auction is filled with unforgettable finds.

Browse and bid on our Silent Auction throughout the evening, then get ready to raise your paddle during the Live Auction for our most coveted packages.

Every bid helps support State Street Ballet's performances, education programs, and the artists who bring our productions to life.

🦇 Victorian Vogue Gala
📅 Saturday, September 19
🎟️ Learn more at the link in bio.

09/17/2026

Darkness has never looked so inviting. 🧛

📸 Behind the scenes with Andre Yew for all-new production by choreographer Nicolas Blanc featuring Philip Glass's haunting score performed live by the Kronos Quartet

Dracula: a dark shadow
October 30–31 | Granada Theatre
Find your seats: https://statestreetballet.com/dracula