The Santa Barbara Country Dance Society invites you to


Winter Dreams

Santa Barbara’s English Country Ball Weekend

Saturday,  February 14, and Sunday, February 15, 2026

  Dance Leader  Scott Higgs
Musicians Karen Axelrod, Shira Kammen, and Ben Schreiber

Saturday morning, February 14, 2026, through Sunday afternoon, February 15
Featuring a Ball Review, the Winter Dreams Ball, a festive potluck brunch, and a special Sunday afternoon  dance.

Video: The Chocolate Equation

Weekend Schedule

Saturday, February 14

Winter Dreams Ball Review
10:00 am – 12:30 pm • Doors open at 9:30 am
First Presbyterian Church
21 E. Constance Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Map link

Winter Dreams Ball
6:00 – 10:00 pm • Doors open at 5:00 pm
Santa Barbara Woman’s Club
with its suspended wooden floor and spacious changing rooms
670 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Map link

Sunday, February 15

Potluck Brunch Sunday morning
Time & location TBD

Special Sunday Afternoon Dance
1:30 – 4:30 • Doors open at 1:00 pm
 Historic Carrillo Ballroom 
100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Advance registration is required for the dance events you wish to attend.

All events are fragrance-free.

 

Ball Registration and Payment Information

Winter Dreams Ball: $55
Ball Review & Ball: $75
Sunday afternoon only: $25
Full Weekend (includes all three ECD events): $100

  ONLINE DONATION

Please consider a donation to scholarships and Winter Dreams.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

First, register online. Then return to this page to either pay online, or put a check in the mail.

Use this link: Winter Dreams registration to register online.

If paying by mail, send check, payable to SBCDS, to:

Winter Dreams
c/o Alice Williams
162 Alpine Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117

 

ONLINE PAYMENT
(small convenience fee added)

Pay online here after registering.

Choose purchase option
Your registration name
Partner Name (if applicable)

 

  MAIL-IN REGISTRATION

Registration flyer (8.5x11")

Questions? Need More Information? Contact us at:




Covid Policy & Procedures

We believe that dancers care about each other and will take personal responsibility for protecting everyone's health. In the week prior to arriving, we kindly ask dancers and staff to take extra precautions to protect themselves when attending large gatherings or  traveling.

We will follow official regulations in place at the time. 

Symptoms: We urge anyone with any symptoms of cold, fever, or cough to stay home. If you know that you have been exposed to someone with Covid within five days before Winter Dreams Weekend, please contact the registrar. 

Refunds: Anyone who cannot attend because of a positive Covid infection, test, or symptoms will get a full refund.

Check out our Santa Barbara dances on our English Country Dance page.
 

The Ball Program

Click a dance name to see its video.

The Chocolate Equation
The Dancing Wife
The Dusty Miller
Fandango
Freeford Gardens
Halsway Manners
The Homecoming
Leslie’s Valentine
Love’s Triumph
Midwinter Maggot
Old Wife Behind the Fire
Peace Be With You
Sally in Our Alley
Ties of Love
Vines Entwined

Dance Instructions