Performance is a major component of a dancer's education at the University of South
Carolina, giving students and audiences alike opportunities to be inspired, enlightened
and entertained. Our performances are open to the public so join us for an upcoming
show!
Dance Season 2024-2025
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert
November 7-8, 2024 7:30pm nightly Koger Center for the Arts
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Company takes the Koger stage to perform an exceptional repertory
of classic and contemporary ballet. Featured works include: Act III of Petipa’s dramatic
ballet La Bayadère, staged by Susan E. Anderson Artist-in-Residence Valentina Kozlova (Bolshoi Ballet, NYC Ballet); Corvidae by guest artist Colin Connor (Limón Dance Company); Essence de Femme and Momento Magico by Dwight Rhoden (Complexions Contemporary Ballet); and, an original work by Senior Dance Instructor
Olivia Waldrop.
Student Choreography Showcase
December 3-6, 2024 7pm nightly Drayton Hall Theatre
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works
which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss
opportunity to see the innovative artistry of these talented dance artists!
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert
February 13-15, 2025 Feb. 13-14, 7pm | Feb. 15, 2pm & 7pm Drayton Hall Theatre
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Company will present an inspiring and innovative repertory
of original contemporary dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Olivia Waldrop, Christopher Anderson, and more!
The Joffrey Ballet in Concert with Betsy Blackmon Dance Company & USC Symphony Orchestra
April 5, 2025 6:30pm Koger Center for the Arts
USC and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program are thrilled to welcome the world-renowned
Joffrey Ballet for a three-week residency and performance! Celebrating 69 years of
artistic excellence and classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey
Ballet expresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of
America through its Company Artists, extensive repertoire, Academy, and Community
Engagement programs. The special one-night-only concert will feature a brand-new work
by Joffrey choreographer Nicolas Blanc, as well as a selection of works from the company’s revered repertory performed by
Joffrey dancers and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company with accompaniment by the USC
Symphony Orchestra.
Student Choreography Showcase
April 26-27, 2025 2pm Drayton Hall Theatre We’ll end our season with fresh perspectives and new approaches as our gifted student
choreographers showcase works they have developed over the semester.
Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.
