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Thank you, Columbia! Voted Best Dance Company
Aug 20, 2026
South Carolina Ballet has been voted Best Dance Company in the Free Times Best of Columbia 2026. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who…
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OPEN CASTING CALL
Aug 18, 2026
Actors & Featured Background Performers South Carolina Ballet is accepting submissions from actors and performers for select character and featured background roles in upcoming…
Columbia, Press Release
South Carolina Ballet Announces Artistic Promotions Within the Company
Aug 5, 2026
Principal Dancer Claire Rapp has been promoted to the rank of Ballerina. CEO & Artistic Director William Starrett said he first contemplated the promotion…
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William Starrett Named 2026 Carolina Carillon Grand Marshal
Jul 22, 2026
South Carolina Ballet is proud to announce that our Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director, William Starrett, has been selected by the Carolina Carillon…
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Young Dancers Invited to Audition for South Carolina Ballet Productions
Jul 9, 2026
South Carolina Ballet invites young dancers to audition for children’s roles in the company’s professional productions of Nutcracker and Dracula, as well as for…
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How to Buy South Carolina Ballet Tickets Online and Avoid Ticket Scalpers
Jul 1, 2026
When purchasing tickets for a South Carolina Ballet performance, the safest and most reliable option is to buy directly through our official website or…
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South Carolina Ballet Announces 66th Performance Season
Jul 1, 2026
A dynamic season of classical works, original productions, and audience favorites
Columbia, Press Release
William Starrett Awarded the Order of the Palmetto During South Carolina Ballet’s 65th Anniversary Performance.
Mar 7, 2026
Columbia, South Carolina — William Starrett, CEO and Artistic Director of South Carolina Ballet, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s…
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William Starrett Named to Free Times Empowerment List
Dec 17, 2025
South Carolina Ballet Artistic Director and CEO William Starrett has been named to the Free Times 2025 Empowerment List, recognizing the people who continue…
Columbia, Press Release
South Carolina Ballet Brings A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the Koger Center
Dec 16, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The comical, twisted love triangle set amongst a magical fairy kingdom is making its way back to the Koger Center Stage…
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Behind the Scenery: Creating Our New Nutcracker Backdrops
Aug 5, 2025
We are delighted to share the story behind the new scenic backdrops for South Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker. First unveiled during our 2023 production, the…
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A History of South Carolina Ballet’s Ballerinas
Aug 5, 2025
Celebrating the extraordinary women whose artistry defined our stage.