Columbia Music Festival Association

Join us for an entertaining evening and enjoy an eclectic mix of music and stories from some of the Midland’s most celebrated cabaret singers. With over 400 years combined experience Mandy Applegate, Lisa Akly, Marybeth Berry, Kevin Bush, Katrina Garvin, Kathy Hartzog, Vicky Saye (Henderson) Van Horne, Clayton King, Jonathan Monk, Sam McWhite, and Sean...

Grab your special person for a cabaret experience supporting MMC. This is our only fundraiser of the year, so come to have fun, and bring your checkbook to show the love!

ColaRep Dance Company Auditions

Please bring a recent headshot and dance shot, updated resume and upcoming availability and be prepared to dance!

AN EVENING OF DANCE WHERE THE VISUAL AND PHYSICAL COLLIDE South Carolina Ballet invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of dance at the Columbia Music Festival Association Black Box Theater. Experience Body & Movement Explored – An Evening of Dance Where the Visual and Physical Collide. This unique production aims to raise...

South Carolina Ballet invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of dance at the Columbia Music Festival Association Black Box Theater. Experience Body & Movement Explored – An Evening of Dance Where the Visual and Physical Collide.

This unique production aims to raise awareness and appreciation for mixed repertoire, contemporary, and modern dance movements. It provides a platform for multiple choreographers to collaborate with the skilled dancers of South Carolina Ballet. Each performance concludes with an engaging Q&A session, offering exclusive insights into the creative processes.

“We are thrilled about the distinctiveness of this event. Columbia boasts numerous talented dancers and choreographers, both within our own Company and the community. It’s an honor to showcase their pieces,” expressed Executive & Artistic Director William Starrett. This intimate dance experience promises to delight and inspire, expanding your appreciation for the art of dance. Join us in celebrating the creative individuality and brilliance within the world of dance, right in your own community!

Embracing the profound essence of Ubuntu, the Ly-Ben Dance Alliance embarks on an exciting journey to host the inaugural Ubuntu Dance Festival in the heart of Columbia, SC. Ubuntu, a cherished African philosophy, embodies the spirit of reconciliation, forgiveness, love, sharing, and humanity — a testament to the profound interconnectedness of us all, encapsulated in...

ART IN MOTION - Experience live performances from contemporary, tap, hip hop, and krump dancers. Within the audience space, a visual artist will guide attendees in capturing the energy and movement of the dancers in real time. All art materials will be provided, including watercolor paint, charcoal, & canvas paper.

The night will also feature a spoken word segment, bringing together dance, poetry, and visual art in a shared experience. ART IN MOTION invites audiences to witness creation as it happens and to engage with art at the point where movement, sound, and image connect.

Cocktails and Choreography is a one-act showcase presented by Palmetto Ballet Theatre,
celebrating the creative voices within our own company. In this special performance, Palmetto
Ballet Theatre dancers step into the role of choreographers, crafting original works for their
fellow artists.

Each piece offers a unique glimpse into the individuality, imagination, and artistic perspective of our dancers, highlighting the diversity of styles and stories that shape our company. United by
movement and creativity, the evening invites audiences to experience ballet through the eyes of
the artists themselves.

Guests are invited to enjoy a cocktail hour prior to the performance, setting the tone for an
evening of artistry and connection. Following the performance, audiences will have the
opportunity to mingle with the choreographers and dancers, creating a relaxed and intimate way
to engage with the Palmetto Ballet Theatre community.
Tickets: $25