DANCE AT THE DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE

State Street

Friday, December 4, 2026

Only Protege and Pre-Pro members are eligible (You must be taking at least two classes)

YOUTH/TWEEN/TEEN DANCERS

4-5 REHEARSALS

$235 TUITION and COstume* 

($25 costume charged on 11/1)

*We will be using the same costumes as last year. If you still have your shirt and hat, we will not charge you a costume fee.

we will reach out before costume charges. 

TUITION includes 4-5 rehearsals, costume add ons and entry.

YOUTH/TWEEN/TEEN SATURDAY REHEARSALS

Youth/tween/teen dancers MUST attend at least 3 of the following rehearsals:
Beginners MUST attend at least 3-4 rehearsals and DRESS REHEARSAL in the Fall: 

Saturday, 10/10: 2:00-3:00pm

Saturday, 10/24: 2:00-3:00pm

Saturday, 11/7: 2:00-3:00pm

Saturday, 11/14: 2:00-3:00pm

Dress Rehearsal: MANDATORY FOR ALL DANCERS

Friday, December 4: 3:45-5:00pm (ALL DANCERS at SBDA studio)

Performance:

Friday, December 4 - 5:00pm

December Showcase:

December Showcase is between December 7th-11th, where a portion of the parade routine will be performed.

STEP DANCERS: Contact Maria@sbdancearts.com to sign up

Become a star in the spectacle of the downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Tree Lighting! Join Miss Erika as she leads a festive dance performance that will captivate the crowd and spread the holiday cheer!

To ensure a flawless performance, youth and tween/teen dancers are required to attend 4-5 Saturday rehearsals in the Fall leading up to the perormance. Rehearsal dates TBD soon!

This opportunity is open to all dancers taking 2 or more Growth Program classes this Fall: Protege and Pre-pro members.
YOUR DANCER MUST BE TAKING 2 OR MORE "Growth Program" CLASSES TO PARTICIPATE. Ages 6+
If you do not meet this requirement, a credit will be given to your account to use towards class or camp tuition only. 

COSTUME: email maria@sbdancearts.com whether you will re-use your tree lighting costume from a previous year, or need one ordered. (we will use the shirt size you input at enrollment unless otherwise notified)