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• ¡Celebra tu Historia y Celebra tu Futuro!

  Another Fiesta is now part of Santa Barbara’s history. And a grand(e) event it was! Baile de California performed 8 different dances from the 1800’s, 1900’s, and 2000’s, over 6 days, at 3 venues, and 7 events; among them 3 nights at Noches de Ronda; the Noches de Ronda audition; an outreach performance for residents…

  Diana R-P

  August 11, 2014

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• Viva la Fiesta!

  Fiesta is here!  Tomorrow night is the audition and dress rehearsal for Las Noches de Ronda at the lovely Sunken Gardens of the Santa Barbara Courthouse.  After months of rehearsals, costuming, and music selection, Baile de California is so excited for this; along with many, many other Santa Barbara dance companies and singers who will…

  Diana R-P

  July 28, 2014

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• New Performances added for Baile de California!

    New performances added for Baile de California!  Join us at the French Festival dancing the Quadrille.  A social dance for couples which led to the famous CanCan!  It is a fun, & frivolity filled dance for ALL!

  Diana R-P

  May 22, 2014

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  Baile de California, French Festival, French Quadrille, July Festivals, Santa Barbara, social dancing

• NEW Spring Session begins Sat., May 3rd

  See Class & Performance tab for details. It’s not too soon to start thinking about Old Spanish Days- Fiesta! Baile de California will be dancing at many venues during Fiesta’s 90th Anniversary Year! Beginning classes NOW ensures you are ready for Fiesta!  Email or call for details.  We’d LOVE to have you join us!

  Diana R-P

  April 24, 2014

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  dance for all ages, dance performance, Fiesta in Santa Barbara, Folk dance classes, historic dance, Old Spanish Days, performing dance company, Santa Barbara Festival Ballet, Santa Barbara French Festival

• THIS Saturday, April 26th- Founding Day at El Presidio de Santa Barbara

  THIS Saturday, April 26th- Founding Day at El Presidio de Santa Barbara.

  Diana R-P

  April 24, 2014

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• THIS Saturday, April 26th- Founding Day at El Presidio de Santa Barbara

  Join us for Founding Day, Saturday April 26th, Santa Barbara’s 232nd birthday! Come see the birthplace of Santa Barbara and enjoy a costumed reenactment of the original founding ceremony, held on April 21, 1782 at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara. This free event will include Early California music and dance by Baile de California and…

  Diana R-P

  April 24, 2014

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  historical music & dance, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, Santa Barbara history, Santa Barbara’s Founding Day

• Dancing at Presidio de Santa Barbara with the Flor y Canto String Ensemble

  Santa Barbara’s Founding Day Saturday, April 26, 2014 from Noon to 3:00 PM Celebrate Santa Barbara’s 232nd Birthday with “Founding Day” at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara. Bring the family and watch the Presidio come to life with Early California music and dance, pottery, Chumash storytelling, archaeology, adobe brick making, and more! El Presidio de…

  Diana R-P

  April 4, 2014

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  California History, El Presidio de Santa Barbara, Flor y Canto Sting Ensemble, folk dance, historic dance, Santa Barbara, SBTHP

• edhat posting

  Spanish California Folk Dance demo Saturday March 15, 2014 12:30 PM Baile de California is a performing dance company dedicated to preserving historic dance. We are currently preparing for Santa Barbara’s Founding Day Celebration, April 26th at Presidio de Santa Barbara. Classes/rehearsals are Saturdays from 12:30-1:30 pm. No charge for the first two classes. Never…

  Diana R-P

  March 15, 2014

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  dance demo, edhat, El Presidio de Santa Barbara, folk dance, performing dance company, Spanish dance

• Presidio Pastimes by Candlelight

  Despite welcoming yesterday’s rain, we had some concerns about the 1st Thursday event at the Presidio.  The rain stopped and it was a wonderful event!  Live music, audience members dancing with us, teaching and learning a new dance- Sombrero Blanco, it all added up to a beautiful and fun event!!!  Thank you to all who…

  Diana R-P

  February 8, 2014

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• Baile de California’s Upcoming Performances

  We are off to a GREAT start in 2014 & looking forward to our first two performances of the year! Our first performance will be at 1st Thursday & is FREE!!!  We will be dancing Thursday, Feb. 6th at El Presidio de Santa Barbara,123 E Canon Perdido St., in the Presidio Chapel.  We will share the “floor” w/ musicians- Luis…

  Diana R-P

  January 28, 2014

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  California Rancho Period