# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dracula: Ballet With A Bite | Columbia | South Carolina Ballet 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Tickets on sale June 1st.

This Halloween Weekend, get ready to be mesmerized by the allure of Count Dracula and his legion of vampire maidens as they take the Koger Center stage in South Carolina Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet with A Bite! This wildly popular ballet promises an evening of haunting sensuality and thrilling entertainment.

Created by CEO & Artistic Director William Starrett, this sizzling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel blends seductive choreography with a hauntingly beautiful score, creating an unforgettable experience. Witness the mesmerizing Count Dracula and his sensual journey brought to life by the extraordinary talent of the South Carolina Ballet. Since its electrifying premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences nationwide. This year marks the 33rd production of this spellbinding gothic romance. Starrett assures that each performance season brings new surprises and says, “Even if you’ve seen the ballet before, you never know what’s new in our bag of tricks and treats.” This season, the ballet will feature new backdrops, custom-made to enhance the production.

Dance Magazine hails the production as an “entertaining extravaganza that guarantees the audience a good time.” Experience why this Halloween spectacular has thrilled audiences for over three decades. “Dracula is more than just a story”, says Starrett. “It’s an invitation to explore the depths of desire and danger.”

The ballet features an original rock/jazz score composed by Thomas E. Semanski, celebrated for his ballet compositions, including Dracula: Ballet with a Bite, Beauty and the Beast, Frankenstein, and Dracula’s Revenge. Semanski received the Popular Music Award from the American Society of Composers for his work on Dracula: Ballet with a Bite. His powerfully expressive music enhances the ballet’s seductive chills and thrills.

The performance promises dazzling visuals, striking theatrical imagery, evocative lighting, special effects, and atmospheric sets, presenting a feast for the eyes. Through the artistic direction and choreography of William Starrett, the ballet will transport you into a world where love and darkness collide.

Parental Guidance is Advised. 
This performance contains strobe lighting and theatrical smoke effects, which may affect individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or light sensitivities.

For performance tickets, visit KogerCenterForTheArts.com or call their Box Office at 803-251-2222.

Gala With A Bite:

Descend into Dracula’s Crypt for a night of spooky splendor before and after our October 25th performance of Dracula: Ballet with a Bite at the Koger Center.

The Gala begins at 6:30 PM and continues during both intermissions and after the show until 11:30 PM, featuring an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and appearances from Dracula’s cast of undead. Skip the lines, explore the haunted crypt, and celebrate the season in eerie elegance.

Proceeds benefit our Educational Outreach & Engagement Series.

For gala tickets, visit SouthCarolinaBallet.com or call South Carolina Ballet's offices at 803-799-7605.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/dracula-ballet-with-a-bite-|-columbia-|-south-carolina-ballet/200028334348608
- **Event Categories**: halloween, art, music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 531

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Koger Center for the Arts
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- **full address**: Koger Center for the Arts, 1001 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29201-3949, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dracula: Ballet With A Bite | Columbia | South Carolina Ballet  being held?
  - **A:** Dracula: Ballet With A Bite | Columbia | South Carolina Ballet  takes place on Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 pm at Koger Center for the Arts, 1001 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29201-3949, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dracula: Ballet With A Bite | Columbia | South Carolina Ballet ?
  - **A:** Dracula: Ballet With A Bite | Columbia | South Carolina Ballet  is organized by South Carolina Ballet.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dracula: Ballet With A Bite | Columbia | South Carolina Ballet  is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 530+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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