Dance for Every Body

At Selah Dance Collective, we believe dance should be accessible, challenging, and inspiring. Our classes and workshops are designed for dancers of all backgrounds – from complete beginners exploring movement for the first time to pre-professional and professional artists seeking advanced training.

Led by experienced educators and working artists, our programs emphasize technical excellence, creativity, artistic expression, and community. Whether you are looking to improve your technique, discover a new style, prepare for a professional career, or simply reconnect with the joy of movement, we invite you to join us in the studio.

Come Dance with Us!

Weekly Open Classes

Beginning Contemporary

Tuesdays | 7:30–8:30 PM
Elemental Arts Studio
22 W Mission St #B, Santa Barbara, CA

A welcoming introduction to contemporary dance designed for adults and teens of all experience levels. This class explores fundamental movement principles, floor work, improvisation, musicality, and creative expression in a supportive environment. No prior dance experience is required.

Advanced Contemporary

Wednesdays | 7:30–8:30 PM
Santa Barbara Dance Arts
531 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA

Designed for experienced dancers, this class challenges artists to deepen their technical proficiency, expand their movement vocabulary, and refine their performance quality. Drawing from contemporary dance, floor work, improvisation, and athletic movement practices, dancers will explore dynamic phrasework, musicality, artistry, and creative risk-taking in a fast-paced environment.

Jazz Technique

Thursdays | 6:30–7:30 PM
Elemental Arts Studio
22 W Mission St #B, Santa Barbara, CA

Build strength, coordination, musicality, and performance skills through a dynamic jazz technique class. Drawing from both classical and contemporary jazz traditions, dancers will develop alignment, turns, jumps, rhythm, and artistry while enjoying energetic combinations and movement exploration. No prior dance experience is required.

Acrobatic Arts

Thursdays | 7:30–8:30 PM
Elemental Arts Studio
22 W Mission St #B, Santa Barbara, CA

This inclusive class combines dance technique with acrobatic skills in a safe, progressive learning environment. Dancers will develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and body awareness while working on skills such as rolls, inversions, limbering, tumbling progressions, and acrobatic transitions. Modifications and progressions are provided to accommodate a wide range of experience levels.

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Pricing

Single Class: $20
5-Class Pack: $80
10-Class Pack: $150

Partnering Workshop Series

Selah Dance Collective’s Partnering Workshop Series invites dancers of all skill levels to explore the dynamic possibilities of shared weight, trust, and physical dialogue. Rooted in contemporary technique and Selah’s signature movement language, these workshops emphasize responsive listening, counterbalance, momentum, and clear communication between partners.

Designed for all levels of movers, the series builds practical partnering tools while encouraging risk, adaptability, and creative agency. Participants can expect a supportive, process-driven environment that prioritizes safety, curiosity, and embodied intelligence—whether refining foundational partnering mechanics or expanding their artistic range within collaborative movement.

Upcoming Dates:

  • June 21

  • July 5

  • July 19

  • August 2

  • August 16

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  • It really means all! When we use this language to describe a class, it means that is meant for any skill level or ability. Generally, our contemporary classes are called "all levels" because they are suitable for the absolute beginner but still offer something for the seasoned dancer. These classes are also easily modifiable and will contain different "options" within the phrasework that allow dancers to choose their own adventure.

  • We're sorry about that! Our method and kinds of classes are not for everyone. We don't do refunds (especially for our donation-based classes and workshops) but we are happy to suggest other classes or studios that might be a better fit for what you want!

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Here's some of our favorite community partners and friends!

    - Evoke Motion Society
    - Synrgy Dance Company
    - Momentum Dance Company
    - SB Dance Arts
    - The Dance Network SB
    - The Dance Hub SB
    - State Street Ballet Academy
    - CSD School of Performing Arts

  • Yes! Since moving into our new space (shared with Elemental Aerial Arts), we have been expanding our offerings. As we continue to grow, we hope to offer more classes. If there is a class you’d like to see us offer, please reach out to info@selah.dance.