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Department of Theatre and Dance

    Performances

    Performance is a major component of a dancer's education at the University of South Carolina, giving students and audiences alike opportunities to be inspired, enlightened and entertained.  Our performances are open to the public so join us for an upcoming show!

    Dance Season 2024-2025

    Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert

    November 7-8, 2024
    7:30pm nightly
    Koger Center for the Arts

    The Betsy Blackmon Dance Company takes the Koger stage to perform an exceptional repertory of classic and contemporary ballet. Featured works include: Act III of Petipa’s dramatic ballet La Bayadère, staged by Susan E. Anderson Artist-in-Residence Valentina Kozlova (Bolshoi Ballet, NYC Ballet); Corvidae by guest artist Colin Connor (Limón Dance Company); Essence de Femme and Momento Magico by Dwight Rhoden (Complexions Contemporary Ballet); and, an original work by Senior Dance Instructor Olivia Waldrop.

    Student Choreography Showcase

    December 3-6, 2024
    7pm nightly

    Drayton Hall Theatre

    Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of these talented dance artists!

    Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert  

    February 13-15, 2025
    Feb. 13-14, 7pm | Feb. 15, 2pm & 7pm
    Drayton Hall Theatre

    The Betsy Blackmon Dance Company will present an inspiring and innovative repertory of original contemporary dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Olivia Waldrop, Christopher Anderson, and more!

     

    The Joffrey Ballet in Concert with Betsy Blackmon Dance Company & USC Symphony Orchestra  

    April 5, 2025
    6:30pm 
    Koger Center for the Arts

    USC and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program are thrilled to welcome the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet for a three-week residency and performance! Celebrating 69 years of artistic excellence and classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of America through its Company Artists, extensive repertoire, Academy, and Community Engagement programs. The special one-night-only concert will feature a brand-new work by Joffrey choreographer Nicolas Blanc, as well as a selection of works from the company’s revered repertory performed by Joffrey dancers and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company with accompaniment by the USC Symphony Orchestra.

     

    Student Choreography Showcase  

    April 26-27, 2025
    2pm
    Drayton Hall Theatre

    We’ll end our season with fresh perspectives and new approaches as our gifted student choreographers showcase works they have developed over the semester.

     

     

     

     

     


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