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Footworks Youth Ballet is the non-profit affiliate of Oakley Ballet Center.

Footworks performs two full-length ballets each year: The Nutcracker in December, and a spring production in early June (see our repertoire). Student dancers train at Oakley Ballet Center and are encouraged to take part in Footworks productions to craft their artistry and apply the technique they have learned. They gain experience with being a part of a professional-level production, complete with costumes, props, sets, lighting and more. Whenever possible, all roles (including principal, soloist and corps roles) are danced by student dancers. Footworks Youth Ballet, Inc.‘s purpose is to provide educational opportunities to young people in the art of ballet. More specifically, the mission of Footworks Youth Ballet is to develop and enhance every student’s love and appreciation for the art of ballet; to do so by offering all students an opportunity to perform in live ballet performances; to provide serious ballet students who aspire to a professional career in dance the opportunity to develop their artistry and refine their ballet technique while performing on stage; to encourage young aspiring choreographers by providing nurturing workshops and choreographic opportunities under the mentorship of dance professionals; to widen life’s opportunities for all students and encourage them to meet life’s challenges and opportunities with confidence and self-esteem developed through the discipline of ballet.

10/31/2026

One day only sale✨ Get your tickets while it lasts! Our Halloween treat for you 🎃

10/30/2026

A little Halloween treat is coming your way! 🎃🫖

For ONE DAY ONLY, enjoy 15% OFF tickets to The Nutcracker Tea Party!

✨ Sale starts Saturday, October 31st, for one day only! Mark your calendars!

🩰 THE NUTCRACKER TEA PARTY
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 Harvest at Limoneira Farmhouse
1898 Harvest Loop, Santa Paula, CA

Grab your tickets through the link in our bio

Oakley Ballet Center

10/26/2026

✨From auditions and casting to the final curtain call, Artistic Director Kirsten Oakley has a special gift for recognizing each dancer’s unique strengths, as she thoughtfully guides them into roles where they can shine, build confidence, and discover what they’re capable of. These are lessons they’ll carry with them long after they’ve left the stage. Thank you, Kirsten!!💖

Alongside Kirsten, Children’s Division Coordinator and beloved Oakley Ballet teacher, Laurin Boland, plays an important role in nurturing our young dancers and helping them grow throughout the season🥰.

And behind every magical production is an entire village! So grateful for our talented dancers, guest artists, incredible production crew, and family volunteers…so much love and hard work goes into creating this holiday tradition, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 🎄

Join Footworks Youth Ballet for the magic of The Nutcracker, featuring Clara, the Nutcracker, the Rat King, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and all your favorite characters!

🩰 THE NUTCRACKER 2026
📍 Ventura College Performing Arts Center

Showtimes:
Friday, December 11 | 7 PM
Saturday, December 12 | 1 PM & 5 PM
Sunday, December 13 | 1 PM

🎟️ Tickets:
Adults: $35
Seniors (65+) & children (10 and under): $30

Performances are expected to sell out, so reserve your seats early!

Visit footworksyouthballet.org or click the link in bio at .
Oakley Ballet Center

Thanks for supporting the arts!!

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10/22/2026

🩰🫖✨Our dancers have been working so hard this season, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on.

Join us for a fancy afternoon of tea, sweet treats, and an enchanting sneak peek of our upcoming production of The Nutcracker! ✨(Swipe through for pics)

Meet and take photos with your favorite characters, including Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Chocolate, Tea, Peppermint Candy, Reeds, Candy Hoop, and Cooks!

🗓️ Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 Harvest at Limoneira Farmhouse
1898 Harvest Loop, Santa Paula

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Visit the link in bio at to reserve your spot!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

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Oakley Ballet Center

10/16/2026

🩰✨ THE MAGIC IS COMING! TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!✨

We’re officially in full production mode and SO excited to bring The Nutcracker to life this holiday season!!

Join Footworks Youth Ballet for an enchanting holiday tradition filled with beautiful storytelling through dance and memories for the whole family! 💖

🎟️ December 11, 12, & 13, 2026
📍 Ventura College Performing Arts Center
Ventura College

✨ Grab your tickets at the LINK IN BIO
Oakley Ballet Center

We can’t wait to share the magic with you!

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10/11/2026

The studio is buzzing with excitement as costume fittings and rehearsals for Nutcracker are beginning!❄️🩰

Photography curtesy of

Oakley Ballet Center

10/07/2026

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of tea, treats, and a sneak peek at our production of The Nutcracker 🩰💂🏼‍♂️❄️🎄✨ Bring the family and meet your favorite characters!

Purchase your tickets through the link in our bio. Discount available through October 10th, so purchase now, space is limited! See you there!

Oakley Ballet Center

06/10/2026

Congratulations to our talented seniors!! After years of hard work, long rehearsals, and many friendships made, they took their final bow with FYB. Even though they’ve graduated, they leave a lasting impact on our community as they’ve inspired others and brought many beautiful performances to stage! 🩷🩰

📸- and Sarah Madison Photography

Oakley Ballet Center

06/10/2026

Some of our favorites from Classical Symphony and Peter and the Wolf. Thanks to our volunteers and dancers, it was a great way to end the season!

📸- and Sarah Madison Photography

Oakley Ballet Center

Address

1594 Saratoga Avenue, Suite A
Ventura, CA
93003

Telephone

+18056761600

Website

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