Student Choreography Showcase | April 22-23, 2023
11 short dance pieces will be premiered during our spring Student Choreography Showcase, spanning a diverse array of movement styles such as contemporary ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and tap.
Q&A on Bill T. Jones' "Story/Time: Revisited"
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company members Shane Larson and Jacoby Pruitt sat down for a Q&A about the work they've set for the USC Dance Company, "Story/Time: Revisited."
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company in Concert
Experience the singular style and vision of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, who will perform alongside our student dancers for a once-in-a-lifetime, evening length event.
Wonderland | February 9-11, 2023
"Wonderland" is a contemporary reimagining of Lewis Carroll's beloved story that fuses dance and whimsical production design to tell the story of a young girl's adventures through a strange fantasyland.
Student Choreography Showcase | November 29 - December 2, 2022
The USC Dance Program presents our bi-annual showcase of premiere originals choreographed by dance majors.
UofSC Dance Company Fall Concert | October 20-21, 2022
The UofSC Dance Company will perform a dynamic repertory of classic and contemporary dance, including a reconstruction of the "Paquita" Grand Pas October 20-21 at the Koger Center.
Dance Program Founder Receives Order of the Palmetto
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Susan Anderson was presented with the state's highest civilian award April 9.
Student Choreography Showcase | April 23-24, 2022
15 original dance works will be premiered at our bi-annual Student Choreography Showcase at Drayton Hall Theatre.
R/Evolutions in Movement | April 9-10, 2022
Legendary dance works and internationally renowned performers will take the spotlight as the UofSC Dance Company presents R/Evolutions in Movement, April 9-10 at the Koger Center for the Arts.
UofSC Dance Company Spring Concert | February 9-12, 2022
Original dance works by University of South Carolina dance faculty will be in the spotlight for the UofSC Dance Company Spring Concert, February 9-12 at Drayton Hall Theatre.
Student Choreography Showcase | Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2021
Nine original dance works by student choreographers will be premiered in our bi-annual showcase at Drayton Hall Theatre.
Fall Concert | November 4-5, 2021
Works by José Limón and UofSC Dance faculty Thaddeus Davis, Olivia Waldrop and Tanya Wideman-Davis are on tap for our first concert of the new season!
Announcing Our 2021-2022 Dance Season
Mark your calendars for our slate of exciting in-person dance concerts in our 2021-2022 season!
Dance Program Founder Looks Back on 45 Years of Dance Excellence
We're celebrating the 45th anniversary of the UofSC Dance Company May 8 with a Virtual Gala featuring performances from throughout our history and special guests. Distinguished Professor Emeritus Susan Anderson looks back on the program she founded.
Student Choreography Showcase | April 23-25, 2021
Eleven original dance films will be presented in our spring Student Choreography Showcase, streaming online for free April 23-25.
Virtual Dance Gala | May 8, 2021
Join the UofSC Board of Dance in celebrating the 45th year of the UofSC Dance Company as we present a virtual presentation featuring performances from throughout our history.
Excavating Movement | April 1, 2021
The UofSC Dance Company will take the Koger Center stage for Excavating Movement, a one-night only concert featuring works from legendary choreographers José Limón and Antony Tudor, plus a brand new work by guest artist Rosy Simas.
Dance Professors Awarded NEA Grant for Original Work "Migratuse Ataraxia"
Associate Professors Tanya Wideman-Davis and Thaddeus Davis, co-directors of Wideman Davis Dance, have been approved for a $20,000 grant supporting their original performance installation centered on Black liberation and migration.
Spring Concert | February 10-13, 2021
Our dancers will make a long-awaited return to live performance February 10-13 for a socially distanced concert on the Drayton Hall stage.
Student Choreography Showcase | December 1-4, 2020
Six premiere dance works by UofSC dance majors will take the virtual stage December 1-4.
Fall Concert | November 10-13, 2020
Featuring original works by UofSC dance faculty, our fall concert promises to be a totally unique viewing experience, with each of the pieces conceived, choreographed and produced as individual short dance films.
Dance Professor Receives National Leadership Award
Dr. Stephanie Milling, professor in the dance program, has been honored by the National Dance Education Organization with its 2020 Outstanding Leadership Award.
Navigating a New Normal: Faculty Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the ways we learn and teach. We asked theatre and dance faculty to let us know how they and their students are navigating this new normal.
Performance Cancellations Due To COVID-19 Closures
Cancelled: 15th Annual Ballet Stars of New York
Columbia's most star-studded ballet event is back for its 15th year! This one-night-only concert features stunning performances by Principal Dancers from the New York City Ballet, who share the stage with the USC Dance Company!