Columbia City Ballet presents Swan Lake with full S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra
January 14, 2017
A Historic Event for Two Nights Only
Graceful swans, a dashing prince and a moonlit lake become immersed in the world of breathtaking beauty with Columbia City Ballet’s adaptation of the quintessential classical ballet of Swan Lake. The evening features the classic choreography staged by Artistic Director William Starrett. The production will be accompanied by the full South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Morihiko Nakahara himself and opens Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. with a second performance Saturday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. held at the Koger Center for the Arts followed immediately by a Black and White Ball at the Embassy Suites.
“Columbia City Ballet has a long history of being committed to the full- length classic ballets, and this is the epitome of classical ballet. Even if you’re not a balletomane, Swan Lake is something that everyone should experience, especially when it’s in your own backyard!” said Executive & Artistic Director William Starrett.” Columbia City Ballet has performed Swan Lake seven times in its 56 year history beginning in 1972, the first full length ballet the company ever staged, and in 1985 the production was staged jointly by the company’s founding Director Ann Brodie and William Starrett. This year marks the first time in over two decades the company will have performed alongside the full S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra.
World renowned guest artist, Joseph Phillips, deemed the “golden boy” from top world renowned publications, will be the featured premier danseur in the Friday evening performance partnering with company Soloist Annie Ruiz. Phillips has been awarded more gold medals than any other American dancer and is currently the only American Principal Dancer dancing in Russia and he is staring at the Marinsky Ballet of St. Petersburg, Russia. The Saturday night performance features Ballerina Regina Willoughby partnering with Principal Dancer Christopher Miro.
This evening of passion and romance continues with the most elegant social event of the season. Columbia City Ballet will be hosting its first Black and White Ball to begin on Saturday, 8:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, located off of Greystone Blvd. The black tie event will include a full bar and dinner service, a silent auction, guest speakers and an exclusive excerpt from the Emanuel Ballet, set to premiere in April. Packages bought for the ball are $100 and include a ticket to the Swan Lake performance on Saturday. For more information and tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2769366 or call the offices at 803-799-7605.
Columbia City Ballet presents the ethereal performance of Swan Lake at the Koger Center for the Arts Jan. 27 at 7:30 pm and Jan. 28 at 6:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.kogercenterforthearts.com, at the box office or by calling 803-251-2222
Columbia City Ballet
Columbia City Ballet’s mission is to offer South Carolina and Southeastern audiences the highest quality ballet. We in South Carolina can proudly claim one of the strongest and most versatile ballet companies in the Southeast. Since the Columbia City Ballet’s founding in 1961, it has integrated the world of dance within the community as the largest performing arts organization in the state.
