Columbia City Ballet is now South Carolina Ballet. This new name not only honors the company’s home in Columbia but also underlines its ongoing dedication to making ballet accessible to all while showcasing the state’s cultural vibrancy throughout South Carolina and the national stage through its extensive touring calendar. For the past 62 years, South …
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Columbia City Ballet Rebrands as South Carolina Ballet, reinforcing Commitment to Columbia and Statewide Artistic Identity.
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Columbia Nutcracker Auditions – 2023
Calling all young dance enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce auditions for the beloved Nutcracker production at the Koger Center For The Arts. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to immerse themselves in the magical world of dance and share the stage with our professional company dancers. Sunday, August 20th @ 1:00pm Columbia Conservatory [...] More -
Announcement: Nicole Millwood and Joshua Van Dyke Appointed as Principal Dancers at Columbia City Ballet, Amanda Hwang and Gabrielle Gardner Promoted to Demi-Soloists
Nicole Millwood, Joshua Van Dyke, Amanda Hwang and Gabrielle Gardner. Columbia City Ballet is thrilled to announce the recent appointments and promotions within its company. Nicole Millwood and Joshua Van Dyke have been promoted to Principal Dancers, while Amanda Hwang and Gabrielle Gardner have been promoted to Demi-Soloists. These achievements are a testament to their [...] More -
Columbia City Ballet’s Artistic Director Returns to the 12th USA International Ballet Competition as Evaluator, Having Won Bronze at the Competition in 1979
Columbia, SC, June 26, 2023 – Columbia City Ballet’s Executive and Artistic Director, William Starrett, was selected to serve as an Evaluator at the prestigious 12th USA International Ballet Competition USAIBC), in Jackson, MS. This is the same global ballet showcase where Starrett was awarded the bronze medal at the 1979 competition. The highly anticipated [...] More