Columbia Repertory Dance Company
Kiss The Ground
Performance
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
About This Show
Cola 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.
Choreographers: Stephanie Wilkins (Artistic Director/Resident Choreographer), Erin Bailey, Angela Gallo, Ashlee Taylor, Christian von Howard and Young Choreographer Molly Allen
Company Dancers: Bonnie Boiter-Jolley (Managing Director), Erin Bailey, Amy Brooks, Rayni Collins, Megan Kelly, Anna Lamczyck, Carrie Preus, Ashlee Taylor and Jack Thompson
CRDC Apprentices: Rylie Budnick, Shannon Chapman, Kaitlin Culler, Kaela Coleman and Dylan Miller
