Dracula: Ballet with a Bite | South Carolina Ballet

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. This season, the ballet will feature new backdrops, custom-made to enhance the production. The performance promises dazzling visuals, striking theatrical imagery, evocative lighting, special effects, and atmospheric sets.

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.

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

Gala With A Bite! 

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

The Gala begins at 6:30 p.m. and continues during both intermissions and after the show, until 11:30 p.m. The Gala will feature 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.

Purchase Gala tickets online or call South Carolina Ballet’s offices at (803) 799-7605.