Classes & Workshops
At Selah/Novus, 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.
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.
Open Level Ballet (Summer Only)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Elemental Arts Studio
22 W Mission St #B, Santa Barbara, CA