dance theatre of columbia
Dance Theatre of Columbia is a local, non-profit, children’s dance production company located in Northeast Columbia. Bailey Fine Arts Center serves as the home base for this organization, and has since its founding in 1992.Every year, Dance Theatre of Columbia (DTC) presents a production to benefit a chosen charity as a gift to the community.
Artistic director, Cari Kirkland, works with dancers of all ages and experience to create, choreograph and execute magical performances to entertain audiences while supporting local charities. Through participation in DTC productions, dance students have the opportunity to:
Express themselves through creative dance and movement outside of the typical dance studio regimen
Work together with other dances towards common goals
Practice good physical fitness habits for life
Serve the community through charitable contributions
Promote the arts in the greater Columbia area
Dance Theatre of Columbia is recognized by the IRS and the South Carolina Office of Secretary of State as a 501 (c)(3) non-profitable charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
this year
DTC was proud to present Alice in Wonderland at Cottingham Theatre in February 2023.
$4,000 in proceeds from the weekend’s performances went to support the work of Homeless No More, a nonprofit organization serving the needs of our community.
Homeless No more is a non-profit organization that believes family homelessness is entirely solvable. Our spectrum of care — from emergency services to transitional and affordable housing — keeps each family together and meets their needs at the right time with the right services. By providing the support to move each family toward a permanent, self-sufficient solution, we can eradicate family homelessness and help parents and their children achieve lasting independence.
