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The South Carolina Ballet is a ballet company in Columbia, South Carolina.

History

South Carolina Ballet, formerly The Columbia City Ballet, was founded in 1961 by Ann Brodie, [1] a former dancer with the Radio City Music Hall Ballet. [2] The South Carolina Ballet presents four to five full-length productions and two unique Educational Outreach productions each season.

The South Carolina Ballet tours each year in Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, SC, as well as eight other cities around the region. The South Carolina Ballet has also given tours in Chicago, Charlotte, and around Florida. Serving the community for 63 years with 30 professional American dancers and more than 2000 season members.[ citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Gilchrist, Shani. "A Grand Inspiration". Columbia Metropolitan. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Bill S.839". South Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 6 April 2016.

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