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Welcome to the Orangeburg Civic Ballet

Where Art Takes Center Stage

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A Legacy of Grace and Excellence

About the Orangeburg Civic Ballet

For over 30 years, Orangeburg Civic Ballet has brought the magic of dance to life; enriching our community with creativity, passion, and purpose.

Experience our 2025-2026 Season

Celebrate the artistry of our company members

From timeless traditions to a journey down the yellow brick road, our 2025–2026 season promises unforgettable performances for audiences of all ages. Meet the 2025-2026 company and learn more about our upcoming season.

Upcoming Events

Experience the magic of the holidays with our double-feature, The Nutcracker & The Polar Express. Tickets will be on sale in November. Be sure to save-the-date for our Spring Show, The Wizard of Oz, March 27-29, 2026.

  • The Nutcracker & The Polar Express (Friday)
    The Nutcracker & The Polar Express (Friday)
    Fri, Dec 12
    This holiday season, join us for two timeless classics. Experience the sparkling tradition of The Nutcracker and the magical adventure of The Polar Express—two unforgettable performances that capture the joy of the holidays.
  • The Nutcracker & The Polar Express (Saturday AM)
    The Nutcracker & The Polar Express (Saturday AM)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Dec 13
    This holiday season, join us for two timeless classics. Experience the sparkling tradition of The Nutcracker and the magical adventure of The Polar Express—two unforgettable performances that capture the joy of the holidays.
  • The Nutcracker & The Polar Express (Saturday PM)
    The Nutcracker & The Polar Express (Saturday PM)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Dec 13
    This holiday season, join us for two timeless classics. Experience the sparkling tradition of The Nutcracker and the magical adventure of The Polar Express—two unforgettable performances that capture the joy of the holidays.
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Every great performer needs a partner

Your support helps keep the arts shining in our community.

Your support helps sustain our productions, fund scholarships, and ensure that ballet continues to shine in our community. Together, we can keep the curtain rising on unforgettable moments for years to come.

Latest Updates

Scholarship applications are available

The Orangeburg Civic Ballet offers three scholarships to support our students:

 

  • Dr. Ann V. Hurst Memorial Scholarship (ages 9–13)

  • Myrtle McDaniel Memorial Scholarship (ages 14–High School)

  • Kelly Blake Evans Memorial Scholarship (collegiate students pursuing dance studies)

 

All scholarships are applied directly to tuition. Applications for the 2025–2026 season are now open and due by November 17, 2025.

 

The process includes a dance audition, tentatively scheduled for January 18, 2026. Applications can be found on the OCB Band (Files).

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Congratulations to our new company members!

We are proud to announce our 2025–2026 company of 69 dancers! 

 

Open auditions for the new season will be held on October 4th at Tamalyn’s Dance Centre. Call (803) 533-0017 for more information.

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2026 Spring Show Announced!

Follow the yellow brick road with OCB this spring! Join us for The Wizard of Oz, March 26–29, 2026, at Stevenson Auditorium.

 

Performance times and cast details will be announced soon.

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Educational Outreach

Through our educational outreach programs, the Orangeburg Civic Ballet is committed to sharing the magic of dance with students across the region. 

School performances of The Nutcracker & the Polar Express will be presented at Cornerstone Church in Orangeburg, 1481 Chestnut Street. Performances will begin at 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

All school performances are $5.00 per student. For every ten students, school will receive one adult ticket. All other adults are required to pay $10, which is our regular ticket price. To reserve seats for your group, you must submit a notice of intent by e-mail to ocbschoolshow@gmail.com.

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Our Proud Sponsors

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Contact Us

ocb@orangeburgcivicballet.org

(803) 533-0017

 

1321 Springdale Street

Orangeburg, SC 29118

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