Pilobolus: Granada Theatre Santa Barbara

Pilobolus Brings Its Unique Fusion of Dance and Theater to The Granada Theatre

Santa Barbara audiences are in for a special treat when the innovative dance company Pilobolus comes to the historic Granada Theatre. Known worldwide for its imaginative storytelling, athletic movement, and inventive use of the human body, Pilobolus has spent more than five decades redefining what modern dance can be.

Founded in 1971 at Dartmouth College, Pilobolus emerged from an experimental dance class and quickly developed a style all its own. Rather than focusing on traditional ballet lines, the company became known for sculptural choreography—dancers interlocking, lifting, and transforming their bodies into shapes that evoke animals, landscapes, and surreal imagery. The result is a performance style that blends modern dance, theater, illusion, and physical storytelling.

the co’s work is playful and performed in more than 60 countries and appeared on stages ranging from the Olympic Games to the Academy Awards. Yet the company’s mission remains the same: to spark imagination and transform the human body into art that is surprising, humorous, and emotionally resonant.

Their Santa Barbara appearance promises an evening of visually inventive choreography and creative storytelling that appeals to both longtime dance lovers and newcomers alike. With its distinctive voice in contemporary dance, Pilobolus offers a performance experience that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.

Event Information

The Granada Theatre
1214 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Box Office Phone: (805) 899-2222

Tickets and additional information are available through The Granada Theatre box office and website.

March 18th, 19th @ 7:30pm
www.granadasb.org