san diego civic youth ballet

Making a Difference
‍in Our Community

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet is more than just a ballet school...it's a community.

SDCYB's reach extends  beyond the Casa del Prado in Balboa Park. From fostering connections with generations of SDCYB alumni dancers, bringing dance education to public schools through our Educational Outreach Program, making ballet performances more accessible for school groups and Scout troops, or going above and beyond the ballet through efforts including arts advocacy, sustainability, and giving back, SDCYB is proud of the impact we have on our community.

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Generations of Dancers

SDCYB
Alumni

SDCYB's Alumni Program allows you to reconnect with fellow dancers. Engage in networking events, revisit cherished memories, and contribute to preserving our rich history, fostering a lifelong connection to the ballet community.

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Dance in Public Schools

Educational
Outreach

SDCYB's Educational Outreach Program, established in 2003, brings ballet instruction into San Diego public school classrooms, fostering joy, discipline, and cultural enrichment where dance education is needed within the community.

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Increasing Access to Dance

Schools
& Scouts

SDCYB offers discounted performances of The Nutcracker to school groups and scout troops, making live ballet more accessible. These special experiences promote a lifelong love of the arts, while enriching young lives in the community.

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Having an impact

Beyond
the Ballet

SDCYB's "Beyond the Ballet" initiatives encourage advocacy for the arts, champion sustainability, and give back to the community, ensuring our impact extends far beyond the Casa del Prado studios and stage — and into the world.

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Support Arts Education
in San Diego

Your donation empowers young dancers to pursue their passion and unlock their full potential.
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