Santa Barbara Dance Theater has been bringing talented dancers to Santa Barbara stages for 45 years. 

Earlier this month, the company began its 2022 season under the new artistic direction of Brandon Whited, marking a return to live performance after a pandemic-induced hiatus.   

At Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Barbara, the company presented a series of performances, curated by Whited. The performance included choreography by Whited, with guest choreography by fellow dance faculty member Nancy Colahan and UCSB Dance alumna Weslie Ching.