Student Choreography Showcase | April 26-27, 2025
Eight student-created works will premiere in our bi-annual showcase of original student choreography.
The Joffrey Ballet Comes to USC for Historic 3-Week Residency
This March, the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet will call Columbia its temporary home as they embark on an unprecedented partnership with USC and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program.
Joffrey Ballet Offers Free Public Events During USC Residency
As part of their 3-week residency at the University of SC, the Joffrey Ballet will offer a variety of free classes and workshops for the public. A full list of options are included in this article.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert | Feb. 13-15, 2025
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Company kicks off 2025 with a performance of four original works by USC dance faculty.
Student Choreography Showcase
This bi-annual concert will highlight the choreographic creations of nine dance majors who have developed and refined their works over the fall semester.
Fall Concert | November 7-8, 2024
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Company will present its Fall Concert, featuring a diverse assortment of ballet and contemporary works, November 7-8 at the Koger Center for the Arts.
Student Choreograpy Showcase | April 20-21, 2024
Don't miss our Spring Student Choreography Showcase, spotlighting 12 works that have been created during the semester in a class led by instructor Eduard Forehand.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet | April 6, 2024
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Program hosts the world-renowned Complexions Contemporary Ballet for a multi-week residency and an unforgettable performance with the USC Dance Company.
USC Dance Company Spring Concert | Feb. 8-10, 2024
Be inspired and entertained by our Spring Concert, which will feature an exciting repertory of original, innovative dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty.
Student Choreography Showcase | December 5-8, 2023
Our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed.
USC Dance Company Fall Concert | November 9-10, 2023
A dynamic mixed repertory of ballet and contemporary dance, including works from three highly-revered professional guests, will usher in a brand-new season of dance at USC.
South Carolina’s premier collegiate dance program named for beloved alumna
The Board of Trustees voted Friday, October 13, to name the program the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program in memory of Elizabeth "Betsy" Blackmon, a member of the Class of 2007. Recognized by Dance Magazine as one of the top non-conservatory programs in the country, the USC's program combines a rigorous dance classroom and studio environment with the depth and breadth of a superior liberal arts education.
Guest Artist Janis Brenner Performs One-Woman Show
Guest artist Janis Brenner, in residence at USC creating a new work for the USC Dance Company, will perform her award-winning, one-woman tour-de-force show "Inheritance: A Litany" at the USC Dance Studios.
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!