The Santa Barbara Country Dance Society invites you to

Winter Dreams

Santa Barbara’s English Country Ball Weekend

Saturday, February 20, and Sunday, February 21, 2027

Dance Leader Brooke Friendly
Musicians Shira Kammen, Karen Axelrod, and Ben Schreiber

Saturday morning, February 20, 2026, through Sunday afternoon, February 21
Featuring a Ball Review, the Winter Dreams Ball, and a special Sunday afternoon dance.

Video: Winter Dreams

Weekend Schedule

Saturday, February 20

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
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Winter Dreams Ball
6:00 – 10:00 pm • Doors open at 5:00 pm
Carrillo Ballroom
100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Sunday, February 21

Special Sunday Afternoon Dance
1:30 – 4:30 • Doors open at 1:00 pm
Carrillo Ballroom
100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Registration available in early November 2026.

All events are fragrance-free.

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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

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