William Starrett’s gothic ballet returns to the Koger Center for the Arts October 23 and 24, 2026.
COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet with a Bite was recently featured on WIS ahead of its upcoming performances at the Koger Center for the Arts.
The feature offers audiences a closer look at William Starrett’s original production, which premiered in 1991 and marks its 35th anniversary in 2026.
Combining classical ballet with gothic storytelling, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite explores the darker side of romance through dramatic choreography, elaborate costumes, and theatrical staging. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s novel, the production has become a distinctive part of South Carolina Ballet’s repertoire.
This year’s Columbia performances take place Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. Both evenings will also feature a Halloween Costume Contest, inviting audience members to embrace the production’s gothic atmosphere.
Watch the WIS News 10 Feature
Watch Dracula: Ballet with a Bite on WIS News 10
See Dracula Live at the Koger Center
Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
October 23 & 24, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Koger Center for the Arts | Columbia, South Carolina
Tickets are available at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.
South Carolina Ballet, the state’s largest professional ballet company, presents Dracula: Ballet with a Bite as part of its 2026–2027 performance season.
