The Columbia City Ballet’s Off The Wall & Onto The Stage tour has been thrilling audiences across the country, and their recent stop in Richmond, Virginia was a special treat. Presented by The James River Valley (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and The Links Foundation, Incorporated, the ballet company’s critically acclaimed performance, Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green, made its Richmond debut at the Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center on March 10, 2023, at 7:30pm. Tickets went on sale to the public on November 4, 2022, at 10AM EST, and the event was highly anticipated by dance enthusiasts and art aficionados alike.
Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green is a unique collaboration between the Columbia City Ballet and the renowned artist Jonathan Green. Green’s vibrant, colorful paintings of Gullah culture and the Lowcountry landscapes of his native South Carolina serve as the inspiration for the pieces in the performance. The ballets explore themes of love, community, and spirituality, and are a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people.
The Columbia City Ballet’s Off The Wall & Onto The Stage: Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green was a truly unique and unforgettable experience. The combination of Green’s stunning artwork and the ballet company’s extraordinary talent created a visually stunning and emotionally powerful performance. For those who were lucky enough to secure tickets, it was a night they will never forget.
Columbia City Ballet is preparing to host Live On Lincoln, a highly anticipated event that will take place in Columbia, SC on April 16th. Live On Lincoln is the finale of Artista Vista, a local art festival showcasing midlands-based artists from April 14th to April 16th. Live On Lincoln is an evening of dinner and …
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 …
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 [...]
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 [...]
Off The Wall & Onto The Stage on tour in Richmond, Virginia.
The Columbia City Ballet’s Off The Wall & Onto The Stage tour has been thrilling audiences across the country, and their recent stop in Richmond, Virginia was a special treat. Presented by The James River Valley (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and The Links Foundation, Incorporated, the ballet company’s critically acclaimed performance, Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green, made its Richmond debut at the Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center on March 10, 2023, at 7:30pm. Tickets went on sale to the public on November 4, 2022, at 10AM EST, and the event was highly anticipated by dance enthusiasts and art aficionados alike.
Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green is a unique collaboration between the Columbia City Ballet and the renowned artist Jonathan Green. Green’s vibrant, colorful paintings of Gullah culture and the Lowcountry landscapes of his native South Carolina serve as the inspiration for the pieces in the performance. The ballets explore themes of love, community, and spirituality, and are a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people.
The Columbia City Ballet’s Off The Wall & Onto The Stage: Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green was a truly unique and unforgettable experience. The combination of Green’s stunning artwork and the ballet company’s extraordinary talent created a visually stunning and emotionally powerful performance. For those who were lucky enough to secure tickets, it was a night they will never forget.
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