Saturday, August 1, 2026
7:30 PM, (EDT)
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Kiss the Ground (Saturday, August 1, 2026 7:30 PM)
COLUMBIA REPERTORY DANCE COMPANY RETURNS TO THE KOGER CENTER BLACK BOX THEATER FOR Kiss the Ground AUGUST 1ST AND 2ND, 2026
Cola Rep Dance Co.’s seventh season, August 1–2, 2026 at the Koger Center for the Arts, showcases repertoire from Angela Gallo, Christian von Howard, company artists Ashlee Taylor and Erin Bailey, and emerging choreographer Molly Allen, a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Betsy Blackmon Dance Program. The second half of the program features The Weight of the World, a new collection of works by Artistic Director Stephanie Wilkins exploring resilience, community, and hope. Together, these diverse artistic voices reflect Cola Rep’s mission to broaden the dance experience through innovative choreography and meaningful connections between artists and audiences.
"Kiss the Ground"
August 1st and 2nd
Koger Center for the Arts
Tickets: $35
Choreographers: Stephanie Wilkins (Artistic Director/Resident Choreographer), Erin Bailey, Angela Gallo, Ashlee Taylor, Christian von Howard and Young Choreographer Molly Allen
Company Dancers: Bonnie Boiter-Jolley (Managing Director), Erin Bailey,
Amy Brooks, Rayni Collins, Carrie Preus, Megan Kelly, Anna Lamczyck, Ashlee Taylor and Jack Thompson
CRDC Apprentices: Rylie Budnick, Shannon Chapman, Kaitlin Culler, Kaela Coleman and Dylan Miller
The Columbia Repertory Dance Company's mission is to broaden the experience of dance artists and patrons in Columbia, SC through multidisciplinary collaborative performances year-round. We aim to retain the talents of South Carolina Dance Artists and provide a spectrum of professional opportunities while inspiring and developing a broader and deeper understanding of dance in Columbia.
For more information about Cola Rep Dance Co visit www.colarep.com
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