The Dance Hub Performance Group

AD&M 20th Anniversary Performance: Up Close at The Dance Hub, May 31, 2026

The hour-long performance features:

  • The Dance Hub Performance Group in a new work choreographed by director Carrie Diamond to music by music director Eric Valinsky.
  • Guest dancer Hilary Olivera performing a new ballet solo by TDH instructor Aimee Lopez
  • Special guest Cris! Basimah with the BellyDance Land Dance Company (2:00 show only)
  • Music by Santa Barbara jazz icon Mel McGary performed by singer Eje Lynn-Jacobs and TDH Music Director Eric Valinsky (4:00 show only)
  • Performance by The Dance Hub Youth Ballet
  • Refreshments served after each performance
Up Close at the Dance Hub will present two shows, at 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Seating is limited so reserve your spots online in advance.

American Dance & Music Presents
The Dance Hub’s Summer Youth Intensive

Ballet • Jazz • Conditioning for Dancers • Performance

Find out more information here

Jazz at The Dance Hub Continues with Carin Tahouri!

Class meets on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:45pm in the Big Studio starting March 3

This class is designed for adults who want to move, sweat, and reconnect with their bodies through music, movement and artistry, whether returning to dance or continuing their training.

Carin Noland Tahouri is a former professional dancer and a movement artist and educator whose work blends strong technical foundations with expressive, music-driven movement.

Tim is back! Jazz Dance for Adult Beginners with Tim O’Brien

Class meets on Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:00am in the Big Studio starting May 21st

This class will build a strong foundation in jazz technique while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. Dancers will focus on core fundamentals, musicality, and expressive movement, all while having fun. Tim’s beginner level jazz class welcomes adults of all ages including seniors!

Tim O’Brien is a former professional dancer who went on to found Clear Talent Group, a leading national talent agency representing many of the world’s top dancers and choreographers in film, television, and stage.

Victoria Studio at The Dance Hub

Now Open on Victoria Street!

Our new Victoria Studio measures 33′ by 30′ (990 sq. ft.). It features a state-of-the-art floating floor suitable for bare feet, socks, and all sorts of footwear, including sneakers, ballroom, flamenco (no nails!), and tap.

Find out more about rental here

Gift Cards at The Dance Hub

Looking for the Perfect Present?

The Dance Hub gift cards are now available

Purchase your gift card here.

Note that Gift Cards are monetary values that can be used for any AD&M purchase.

Today’s Classes

Need space? The Dance Hub is available for rental for your classes, workshops, and rehearsals. Our Big Studio measures 36′ x 40′ and features a state-of-the-art floating floor and an easy-to-use professional sound systems.

Please see our rental page

Or call (805) 450-7535 for more information.
Everything comes back to ballet. It feeds into everything. It feeds into jazz, it feeds into belly dancing. It’s all about finding that center line.
— Lisa Phelps , @sbdancesugar