Columbia Music Festival Association

SC Ballet Body and Movement Explored Performance
2025-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
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 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!

Ticket Prices- Individual $35 ($40 at door) , Table $400

Ubuntu Dance Festival
2025-03-29 09:00 - 15:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
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 the powerful mantra, “I am, because we are.”
In our quest to nurture a vibrant dance community, we are dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of cooperation among the esteemed dance schools and companies in Columbia and in South Carolina. We firmly believe that this collaboration is the cornerstone for the flourishing and enduring presence of the dance arts in the Midlands and beyond.
The Ubuntu Dance Festival will unfold a tapestry of unity and creativity. It will grace the community with a day of free community dance classes at five local community centers, empowering individuals from ages 2 – senior adults to explore the beauty of movement. Master classes at our host facility will further enrich the artistic souls, while the evening will be adorned with mesmerizing performances by dance schools and companies from across the state. Diverse dance genres will interweave, painting a vibrant picture of harmony and expression.
At the heart of this festival lies a profound aspiration — to bind the threads of our dance community into a tight-knit, supportive fabric. The festival’s ripple effect will bring forth a myriad of benefits, illuminating our path forward:
1. Exposure and recognition for the host, along with local dance schools and companies that will be showcased, illuminating the richness of dance available in Columbia, its surroundings and the state.
2. Camaraderie and Unity: A sense of camaraderie and unity will flourish within our dance community, nurturing connections that inspire and uplift.
3. Awareness and Participation: The influx of participants to our host facility and Columbia will raise awareness about its offerings, particularly the enriching dance program that is available.
4. Collaborative Service: A groundbreaking collaboration between the Ly-Ben Dance Alliance and the dance community will emerge, dedicated to serving the area with passion and purpose.
5. Living Legends Educating and Performing Initiative: This event marks the inauguration of the Living Legends Educating and Performing (L.L.E.A.P) Initiative. By actively engaging the community with performing dancers, choreographers, and teachers, this initiative emphasizes the vital importance of representation, showcasing role models who inspire future generations.
In the spirit of Ubuntu, let us dance together, learn together, and inspire one another. Together, we can illuminate the world with the transformative power of dance, weaving a tapestry of unity, understanding, and boundless creativity. Join us on this remarkable journey — for in the dance of life, we find our truest selves, and in unity, we discover our greatest strength.
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CMFA Presents Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet The Nutcracker
2025-11-25 10:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker includes a full Orchestra and Chorus. Enjoy a Family Classic with Glittering Snowflakes and Waltzing flowers. There is something for every age.
Performance: The Township Auditorium
Dates/Times:
Tuesday, November 25th at 10:00am
Wednesday, November 26th at 10:00am
Friday, November 28th at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 30th at 3:00pm
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/township-auditorium-tickets-columbia/venue/369296
Group/Homeschool Tickets: https://carolinaballet.net/2025-2026-season
