San Antonio Youth Ballet (SAYB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and San Antonio’s premier pre-professional dance training program, dedicated to cultivating the art of dance among future generations. Founded under the leadership of Artistic Director Danielle Campbell Steans, SAYB provides exceptional training and performance opportunities for talented dancers ages 10-18, preparing them for careers in dance, college scholarships, or simply to fulfill their passion for the art.
San Antonio Youth Ballet’s mission is to cultivate the art of dance among future generations through full-length productions, performance and competition opportunities at the local and national levels, and community outreach programming, particularly in areas where access to the arts is limited.
SAYB’s impact extends beyond the stage: we have partnered with organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter, and the Martinez Street Women’s Center, and have performed at major venues such as the Tobin Center, Carver Community Cultural Center, and McNay Art Museum. Through our commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement, SAYB is shaping the next generation of dancers and arts advocates in San Antonio.
Coming Up!!
The Nutcracker: A Texas Folklorico Story – December 11-13
We invite you to join us in San Antonio for a one-of-a-kind performance celebrating the traditions we love and the stories that bring us together.
Presale tickets for The Nutcracker: A Texas Folklórico Story are now available!
Presale dates: October 23 at 10:00 AM – October 25 at 11:00 PM
Use code SAYB26
In collaboration with Harmonium of Texas, this extraordinary production brings together the grace of ballet, the spirited beauty of folklórico, and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score for a truly unforgettable holiday experience.
Come for the Nutcracker, stay for the culture, and leave with the holiday magic!
Sunday, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM – Purchase Tickets
The Nutcracker- December 18-20
Celebrate the holidays with the San Antonio Youth Ballet’s annual performance of the timeless Christmas classic, The Nutcracker. Come be swept away to the Land of Sweets by the classically-trained company members of the San Antonio Youth Ballet with fantastic accompaniment from the South Texas Symphonic Orchestra, all in the beautiful and historic Scottish Rite Auditorium.
December 18-20 – Purchase Tickets
The San Antonio Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 pre-professional program whose mission is to cultivate the art of dance among future generations. SAYB provides young dancers unique opportunities to train and perform in a professional environment and to represent San Antonio at event and competitions through Texas and beyond.
SAYB Board Of Directors: Mayra Worthen – Founder, Dennis Martinez, Deydra King, Elvin Andrew, James Haubert, Renee Watson
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