Kiss the Ground

COLUMBIA REPERTORY DANCE COMPANY RETURNS TO THE KOGER CENTER BLACK BOX THEATER FOR Kiss the Ground AUGUST 1ST AND 2ND 2026Cola 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."Kiss the Ground"August 1st and 2nd Koger Center for the ArtsTickets: $35Choreographers: Stephanie Wilkins (Artistic Director/Resident Choreographer), Erin Bailey, Angela Gallo, Ashlee Taylor, Christian von Howard and Young Choreographer Molly AllenCompany Dancers: Bonnie Boiter-Jolley (Managing Director), Erin Bailey, Amy Brooks, Rayni Collins, Carrie Preus, Megan Kelly, Anna Lamczyck, Ashlee Taylor and Jack ThompsonCRDC Apprentices: Rylie Budnick, Shannon Chapman, Kaitlin Culler, Kaela Coleman and Dylan Miller