Dracula: Ballet with a Bite

About This Show

Since its thrilling premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences across the Southeast and remains one of South Carolina Ballet’s most popular theatrical ballet productions. Suspenseful, dramatic, and darkly seductive, this audience favorite proves that ballet can be bold, contemporary, and wildly entertaining. 

From its striking design to its haunting atmosphere, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is a feast for the senses, filled with unforgettable characters, gothic spectacle, and plenty of thrills and chills. 

Featuring an original rock/jazz score by Thomas E. Semanski, whose music drives the tension, drama, and dark allure of the ballet. 

Presented by the state’s largest professional ballet company, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is one of South Carolina Ballet’s signature productions and a standout Halloween tradition for audiences in Columbia and throughout the Southeast. 

Discover why Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has become a Halloween tradition for so many. 

Recommended for mature audiences only. PG 13 

Enhance Your Friday Evening 

On Friday, October 23, step inside Dracula’s Castle for Gala with a Bite, South Carolina Ballet’s annual gothic celebration benefitting the Educational Outreach & Engagement Series. 

Gala ticket holders may access the banquet hall before the performance and during both intermissions. After the performance, guests are invited to return for heavy hors d’oeuvres, a full open bar, and a Silent Auction featuring extraordinary travel experiences. 

Saturday Costume Contest 

Attending the Saturday, October 24 performance? Come dressed for the occasion. Guests are invited to take part in a Halloween costume contest before the performance, with prizes awarded for standout looks. 

Winners will be announced during intermission. Whether gothic, glamorous, theatrical, or vampire-inspired, make the evening part of the spectacle.