South Carolina Ballet

06/02/2026

Audition Call: Male Dancers (2026–2027 Season)
South Carolina Ballet is seeking male dancers for the upcoming 2026–2027 Season.

Candidates should demonstrate strong classical technique, exceptional partnering ability, and versatility across classical and contemporary repertoire.

Paid professional contract
Season runs August 2026 – March 2027

Applicants should submit:
• Current résumé
• Recent headshot
• Full-body dance photograph

For more information and to apply, visit: https://southcarolinaballet.com/opportunities/auditions/

05/05/2026

Midlands Gives is today, and your support can help South Carolina Ballet bring professional dance and arts education to students across South Carolina.

This year, donations to South Carolina Ballet will be matched by the Gerald L. and Judith M. Davis Foundation, in support of the arts, up to $1,150.

Make your gift through MidlandsGives.org and help support our Educational Outreach & Engagement Series. Your donation helps provide quality arts education to more than 18,000 students each season and keeps ticket prices affordable, making ballet accessible to more members of our community.

For many students, these performances are their first opportunity to experience professional dance in the theatre. Your support helps make that possible.

Donation link: https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/SouthCarolinaBallet/

Central Carolina Community Foundation

Columbia City Ballet is now South Carolina Ballet! Our mission is to bring new levels of excellence to ballet both on and off the stage. We will accomplish this through processes that are inclusive in scope, educational, and creative. Through this mission, we will...

04/20/2026

Audition Call: Male Dancers (2026–2027 Season)
South Carolina Ballet is seeking male dancers for the upcoming 2026–2027 Season.

Candidates should demonstrate strong classical technique, exceptional partnering ability, and versatility across classical and contemporary repertoire.

Paid professional contract
Season runs August 2026 – March 2027

Applicants should submit:
• Current résumé
• Recent headshot
• Full-body dance photograph

For more information and to apply, visit: https://southcarolinaballet.com/opportunities/auditions/

04/07/2026

Double the impact of your donation.

Early Giving for Midlands Gives is open, and donations to South Carolina Ballet will be matched by the Gerald L. and Judith M. Davis Foundation, in support of the arts, up to $1,150.

Make your gift through MidlandsGives.org and help support our Educational Outreach & Engagement Series. Your donation helps provide quality arts education to more than 15,000 students each season and keeps ticket prices affordable, making ballet accessible to more members of our community.

Donation link: https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/SouthCarolinaBallet

Image: Principal Dancer Nicole Millwood and Company Artist Patrick Odlum. Photographed by Perry McLeod.

03/12/2026

Thank you Post and Courier Columbia for the coverage! Celebrating our 65th Anniversary!

At South Carolina Ballet’s gala to celebrate more than six decades in Columbia, CEO and Artistic Director William Starrett was awarded for his work growing the professional ballet company. (Full story below.)

03/08/2026

We are proud to share that William Starrett, CEO and Artistic Director of South Carolina Ballet, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.

He was surprised with the award on stage during bows at our March 7th performance of Sapphire Ballet at the Koger Center for the Arts, during our 65th Anniversary Season and as he begins his 40th year as Artistic Director.

The award was presented by South Carolina Ballet’s former Prima Ballerina Mariclare Miranda, who Mr. Starrett presented with the same honor in 2006, and Jared Smith, President of the Board of Directors.

The Order of the Palmetto recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary lifetime achievement, selfless service, and significant contributions to the state of South Carolina. The award is bestowed at the discretion of the Governor and is considered the state’s highest civilian recognition.

Please join us in congratulating William Starrett on this well-deserved honor.

03/05/2026

Read The Daily Gamecock’s feature on South Carolina Ballet’s 65th Anniversary performance. Sapphire Ballet— March 7th at the Koger Center. 💎💙

The South Carolina Ballet celebrates 65 straight years of performing with "Sapphire: Celebrating 65 years!" The performance includes pieces from the company's past, as well as new original pieces, all to celebrate the company's history.

03/04/2026

On WIS TV today: Artistic Director William Starrett and Company Artist Dylan Van D**e sat down with Intisar Faulkner to talk about Sapphire Ballet—our radiant celebration of South Carolina Ballet’s 65th Anniversary. 💎 March 7 at the Koger Center for the Arts.

Watch here: https://www.wistv.com/video/2026/03/04/interview-sapphire-ballet-celebrates-65-years-dance/

02/16/2026

Join us this Friday as South Carolina Ballet presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a timeless tale of love and enchantment that continues to captivate audiences worldwide ✨

🎫: https://tinyurl.com/SCBalletTix

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ SCB

Principal Dancers Claire Rapp & Joshua Van D**e in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 
Photo by Perry McLeod.