Santa Barbara Dance Institute

SBDI is now offering a new dance program with a particular focus on intergenerational inclusion for all ages, abilities, and families. The purpose of the program is to create meaningful human connections through dance for communities and individuals at every age and stage of life. The program is designed to improve the social and emotional health of families, youth, and elders. Participants of all ages will have access to SBDI dance programming that will stimulate the imagination and strengthen relationships while building a sense of community and well-being.

SBDI programs for children can run either a full year for an entire grade level, or a shorter residency depending on the needs of the community center or school. A full year program usually runs with weekly classes for the school year. SBDI Teaching Artists serve an entire grade level during which children experience an immersion in dance and music to promote exploration, creativity, teamwork and dedication. A mid-year assembly and a final performance for classmates and families provide structure for the year. Residency’s are programs that are less than a year and are flexible depending on the schedule, ultimate goal for the program and budget. All programs are on the site of the organization providing easier accessibility to participants.

We offer programs at community centers and schools for all ages from early childhood to seniors. Our professional development is for community organizations and individuals interested in fusing dance into their program and/or curriculum.

SBDI programs for children can run either a full year for an entire grade level, or a shorter residency depending on the needs of the community center or school. A full year program usually runs with weekly classes for the school year. SBDI Teaching Artists serve an entire grade level during which children experience an immersion in dance and music to promote exploration, creativity, teamwork and dedication.

SBDI Dance Infusion Program ™ enables teachers to infuse dance into their curriculum to help children learn and grow by empowering them to believe in themselves, develop their ability to work in a team, and establish their personal standard of excellence. The SBDI Dance Infusion Program enables physical education and classroom teachers to use the benefits of dance in their teaching curriculum. Training teachers in this new approach allows schools to enhance their Arts curriculum as well as fulfill Physical Education minutes. This course provides teachers the confidence, a structured methodology, and ready-to-use tools to incorporate dance into their classroom.

SBDI Dance Infusion Program ™ enables teachers to infuse dance into their curriculum to help children learn and grow by empowering them to believe in themselves, develop their ability to work in a team, and establish their personal standard of excellence. This course provides teachers the confidence, a structured methodology, and ready-to-use tools to incorporate dance into their classroom.