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Ballet Spartanburg dancer returns home for Augusta Ballet ‘Nutcracker’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Nov 2024 · 0

Carrie Petrak Preus, who began taking ballet under Ron and Kathleen Jones, will return to dance with her former company on Dec. 6.

Family tradition is at heart of ‘Nutcracker’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Nov 2024 · 0

Colton Ballet Company will present “The Nutcracker” Nov. 29-Dec. 1.

Grand Kyiv Ballet brings ‘Snow Queen’ to Miller stage on Nov. 26

By Staff Report · 12 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Grand Kyiv Ballet brings ‘Snow Queen’ to Miller stage on Nov. 26

The Grant Kyiv Ballet brings its new ballet “Snow Queen” to the Miller Theater Nov. 26.

Dracula ballet mesmerizes and entertains

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Dracula ballet mesmerizes and entertains

South Carolina Ballet, the state’s only professional ballet company, will bring Dracula: Ballet With a Bite! to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center Oct. 18.

Choreographer reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for Augusta Ballet

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Choreographer reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for Augusta Ballet

Augusta Ballet will present “Alice in Wonderland” on Sept. 20.

Dancer comes home to take post as Colton Ballet Co.’s artistic director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Dancer comes home to take post as Colton Ballet Co.’s artistic director

Caitlin McCormack Phibbs comes home to take over as Colton Ballet’s artistic director.

Dancer broke barriers, blazed trail in illustrious career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Dancer broke barriers, blazed trail in illustrious career

Karen Brown, who grew up in Augusta and graduated from Aquinas High School, has has an illustrious career and shows no signs of slowing down.

In pictures: Music in the Park May 30

By Mike Adams · 30 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Music in the Park May 30

Summer offers several free outdoor performance series around the area.

Zanne Colton reflects on ‘blessed’ dance career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Zanne Colton reflects on ‘blessed’ dance career

Zanne Colton gave her final bow on April 26 and named Caitlin McCormack Phibbs as artistic director of the Colton Ballet Co.

In Pictures: Creative Young Urban Dance Convention

By Mike Adams · 23 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on In Pictures: Creative Young Urban Dance Convention

The Creative Symphoni Dance Studio’s inaugural Creative Young Urban Dance Convention is being held March 23-24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton.

Augusta Ballet takes dancers through the wardrobe and into ‘Narnia’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2024 · 1

Augusta Ballet’s 39th annual trip into the land of Narnia will be March 23.

‘Z’s Last Hurrah’ marks end of dance era

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Z’s Last Hurrah’ marks end of dance era

“Z’s Last Hurrah” brings together some of Zanne Colton’s favorite pieces. The April 26 performance will mark Colton’s retirement from the Colton Ballet Company

Renovate Ballet Company to perform ‘Make Room’ at Flowing Wells Theatre

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Renovate Ballet Company to perform ‘Make Room’ at Flowing Wells Theatre

Renovate Ballet Company, a Christian dance group, will perform its original ballet “Make Room” two consecutive weekends in March.

In pictures: Augusta Ballet Tea and Tutus

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta Ballet Tea and Tutus

Scenes from Augusta Ballet’s Tea and Tutus Dec. 17 at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion.