Mendocino Ballet

06/08/2026

Summer is here, and there's still time to join us at Mendocino Ballet!

We have space available in our Summer Dance Camps, and a limited number of Summer Camp Scholarships are still available, providing up to $100 off camp tuition for qualifying families.

In addition, we are offering summer drop-in classes for dancers looking to stay active and continue training throughout the season. Drop-in classes are available for a variety of ages and experience levels and are just $20 per class.

If you'd like more information about camps, scholarships, or drop-in class offerings, we'd love to hear from you.

We look forward to dancing with you this summer!

06/03/2026

✨ Join the Mendocino Ballet Team! ✨

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated dance educators to inspire the next generation of dancers. If you love teaching, fostering creativity, and helping students grow in a positive and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re an experienced instructor or an emerging teacher with a strong dance background, we encourage you to apply.

📍 Ukiah, CA
📧 Send your resume and teaching experience to [email protected]

Help us continue building a vibrant dance community where students can learn, grow, and thrive.

06/03/2026

Too many highlights, not enough screen time. 😮‍💨 Dropping the encore because this performance deserved at least a round two.

06/02/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here, and we can’t wait to dance with you!

Our Summer Dance Camps are designed for ages 3–11 and include dancing, crafts, snacks, and an end-of-week showcase. No prior dance experience is required, and partial scholarships are available for qualifying families.

Spots are limited, and Broadway Bound begins June 15!

Visit mendocinoballet.org for details and registration.

05/31/2026

Months of rehearsals. Countless corrections. Long days, late nights, nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of heart.
Then suddenly—performance weekend.
So proud of every dancer who stepped on stage and gave their whole heart to it. These weekends always go by too fast, but the memories, growth, and connections last long after the final curtain.

We hope to see you this summer—and if not, in the fall. 🤍

05/28/2026

~ Senior Spotlight ~

This is Io Sanchez Lua ✨

As she graduates from Ft. Bragg High School this year, we celebrate not only her years of dedication to dance, but also the joy, kindness, and artistry she has brought to our studio family. Since beginning dance at the age of nine, she has grown into a beautiful performer, sharing her passion through every rehearsal and performance. We are so proud of the hard work, discipline, and heart she has shown throughout her journey.

The dancers look forward to being on stage with Io this weekend! While we will miss seeing her on our stage, we know she has a bright future ahead and that she will always remain a cherished part of the Mendocino Ballet family.

05/24/2026

Thank you The Ukiah Daily Journal and Carole Brodsky for continuing to support our ballet school, dancers, arts in the community, and our performances!

Mendocino Ballet is presenting its Spring Performance, “Seasons of Splendor.” The performances take place at the Mendocino College Center Theatre Saturday, May 30th at 2:00 and 7:00, and Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 PM.

05/21/2026

Spring is on stage 🌸✨

Mendocino Ballet presents SEASONS OF SPLENDOR
featuring Paquita and Poetry of the Seasons
📍 Mendocino College
📅 May 30–31
🎟️ $15–$25 tickets at MendocinoBallet.org linked in bio
We’d love to see you there

05/17/2026

Our hearts are full. ✨

A massive thank you to our incredible community! To everyone who attended, donated, and showed up for us—your overwhelming generosity and support mean the world. We are grateful. 🤍

While we appreciate all the parents, dancers and volunteers, the following people deserve a special thanks for taking this on and leading everything that culminated into this great evening ❣️
Artistic Director Esther Hansen
Administrative Assistant Emily Hewitt
Mendocino Ballet Board member Cassandra Starkey
Mendocino Ballet Board member Steve Wilson
Tom Allman for helping us shine the spotlight on who we are, what we do and why it matters

05/15/2026

Thank you to KWINE 94.5 for supporting Sparkle & Jazz and helping us spread the word about our upcoming gala!

We are so grateful for the support of our local community partners as we continue raising funds for scholarships, student access, and the future of Mendocino Ballet. ✨