AD&M Performance Group

AD&M Performance Group (formerly Ballet Santa Barbara) began presenting professional contemporary ballet performances in Santa Barbara in March, 2006, and has presented five concert series since then as well as a residency at the Lobero Theatre in 2010. Noted by local reviewers for a diverse and interesting repertoire performed by excellent local and guest dancers, the company has established itself as a viable and respected professional performing ensemble in Santa Barbara.

Performances

AD&M Performance Group has produced several concert seasons at various locations in Santa Barbara, including the Marjorie Luke Theater and Center Stage. The company has produced community outreach performances at the Carrillo Recreation Center and, most recently, presented Wisperfal in residence at the Lobero Theatre. Find Out More…

Outreach

Dance: Up Close and Cultural is a free community performance by AD&M Performance Group presented in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department. Other outreach programs include classes, performances, and lecture/demonstrations in local venues such as the Westside Boys and Girls Club and local public schools. The series, renamed “Up Close at The Dance Hub” is now presented in AD&M’s home space, The Dance Hub.Find Out More…

Performance Group Artists

AD&M Performance Group feature works by Artistic Director Carrie Diamond and by local, national, and international choreographers and composers. It features live music whenever possible, often composed and/or performed by Music Director Eric Valinsky, as well as compositions by other living American composers.Find Out More…

Performance Group Dancers

AD&M Performance group features outstanding dancers from seasoned professionals to promising young dancers starting out on their career. Whenever possible, we feature exceptional local dancers. Find Out More…

Repertoire

Our repertoire includes works by Artistic Director Carrie Diamond and by local, regional, and national guest choreographers. AD&M holds and has performed the last two works of Benjamin Harkarvy, founder of the Netherlands Dance Theatre and former director of the Juilliard School Dance Division. Find Out More…