Admission Cost: Tickets: $29.50 - $96 VIP: $167

Step into a world of magic, romance, and transformation with Cinderella, a breathtaking ballet that brings one of the most beloved fairy tales to life.

Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s magnificent score, this enchanting production tells the timeless story of a kind-hearted young girl, her wicked stepfamily, and a magical night that changes her life forever. From the moment the clock strikes midnight to the grand royal ball, every scene is filled with elegance, charm, and theatrical brilliance.

Featuring a cast of internationally acclaimed dancers, including leading artists from Ukraine and across Europe, this production combines classical ballet technique with a vibrant, theatrical presentation that captivates audiences of all ages.

With hand-painted sets, luxurious costumes created by European designers, and expressive choreography, Cinderella delivers a visually rich and emotionally engaging experience that feels truly magical. This family-friendly performance is perfect for audiences ages 3 and up. Bring your children, family, and loved ones to share in this unforgettable story of hope, dreams, and true love.

Ballet in two acts with one intermission. This production is presented under the direction of producer Michael Art, Founder of Classical Arts Entertainment.

For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.

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Admission Cost: FREE

Cormac Cannon, conductor
Ryan Gonzales, guest conductor

Three colors weave their way through a diverse program of classic and brand-new music for wind ensemble. The USC Wind Ensemble performs the world premiere of the wind ensemble version of Noir by USC School of Music faculty composer Fang Man. Black and white emerge through the piano keys of Charles Ives’ classic The Alcotts, the imagery of historical newsreels in William Schuman’s first work for band, and two marches by John Philip Sousa. The finale, contemporary American composer Michael Daugherty’s Red Cape Tango, is a musical depiction of a “dance of death,” following Superman’s fight to the death with the villain Doomsday.

Fang Man, Noir  - World Premiere of Wind Ensemble Version
Ives/Elkus, The Alcotts
Sousa, The Black Horse Troop
Sousa, The White Rose
Schuman, Newsreel in Five Shots
Daugherty/Spede, Red Cape Tango

Admission Cost: Tickets: $39 - $71 Gala with a Bite addition: $150

Since its thrilling premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences across the Southeast and remains one of South Carolina Ballet’s most popular theatrical ballet productions. Suspenseful, dramatic, and darkly seductive, this audience favorite proves that ballet can be bold, contemporary, and wildly entertaining.

From its striking design to its haunting atmosphere, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is a feast for the senses, filled with unforgettable characters, gothic spectacle, and plenty of thrills and chills.

Featuring an original rock/jazz score by Thomas E. Semanski, whose music drives the tension, drama, and dark allure of the ballet.

Presented by the state’s largest professional ballet company, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is one of South Carolina Ballet’s signature productions and a standout Halloween tradition for audiences in Columbia and throughout the Southeast.

Discover why Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has become a Halloween tradition for so many.

Recommended for mature audiences only. PG 13

Enhance Your Friday Evening

On Friday, October 23, step inside Dracula’s Castle for Gala with a Bite, South Carolina Ballet’s annual gothic celebration benefiting the Educational Outreach & Engagement Series.

Gala ticket holders may access the banquet hall before the performance and during both intermissions. After the performance, guests are invited to return for heavy hors d’oeuvres, a full open bar, and a Silent Auction featuring extraordinary travel experiences.

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Saturday Costume Contest

Attending the Saturday, October 24 performance? Come dressed for the occasion. Guests are invited to take part in a Halloween costume contest before the performance, with prizes awarded for standout looks.

Winners will be announced during intermission. Whether gothic, glamorous, theatrical, or vampire-inspired, make the evening part of the spectacle.

For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.

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Admission Cost: Tickets: $39 - $71 Gala with a Bite addition: $150

Since its thrilling premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences across the Southeast and remains one of South Carolina Ballet’s most popular theatrical ballet productions. Suspenseful, dramatic, and darkly seductive, this audience favorite proves that ballet can be bold, contemporary, and wildly entertaining.

From its striking design to its haunting atmosphere, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is a feast for the senses, filled with unforgettable characters, gothic spectacle, and plenty of thrills and chills.

Featuring an original rock/jazz score by Thomas E. Semanski, whose music drives the tension, drama, and dark allure of the ballet.

Presented by the state’s largest professional ballet company, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is one of South Carolina Ballet’s signature productions and a standout Halloween tradition for audiences in Columbia and throughout the Southeast.

Discover why Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has become a Halloween tradition for so many.

Recommended for mature audiences only. PG 13

Enhance Your Friday Evening

On Friday, October 23, step inside Dracula’s Castle for Gala with a Bite, South Carolina Ballet’s annual gothic celebration benefiting the Educational Outreach & Engagement Series.

Gala ticket holders may access the banquet hall before the performance and during both intermissions. After the performance, guests are invited to return for heavy hors d’oeuvres, a full open bar, and a Silent Auction featuring extraordinary travel experiences.

Gala with a Bite Tickets

Saturday Costume Contest

Attending the Saturday, October 24 performance? Come dressed for the occasion. Guests are invited to take part in a Halloween costume contest before the performance, with prizes awarded for standout looks.

Winners will be announced during intermission. Whether gothic, glamorous, theatrical, or vampire-inspired, make the evening part of the spectacle.

For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.

Buy Tickets