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 by 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
save the date for this summer…
"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
Photo by Ashley Concannon; An Internal Growl from 2025 BECOMING
Kiss the Ground
Tickets
The Arts Center of Kershaw County welcomes COLA REP DANCE CO to open their 26|27 Season! Experience the energy, artistry, and innovation of “Kiss the Ground.” Join us for this 3:00 PM performance on August 8th and get ready to be transported!
Thanks to Louise & Jim Burns for sponsoring this production!
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