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Charleston, SC
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🩸DRACULA 101: the Iconic Vampire Story in 13 slides You know Count Dracula, but do you know the full story? Swipe through to unbury this alluring vampire tale before Palmetto City Ballet’s DRACULA opens this weekend October 24 & 25 at the historic Sottile Theatre in Charleston, SC! Plus, join our costume contest at both performances! 🎟️Only 4 days remain until DRACULA! Don’t wait to get your tickets at the link in bio or at the George St. Box Office (843)953-4726 starting one hour prior to each performance 🥂Want to save 25% on tickets? Explore our Date Night Series to save on $25 on tickets to DRACULA now and “Cinderella” in the Spring! Photos by Elaine Pope. #charlestonsc #halloweenevent #thingstodoincharleston #dracula #charlestonevents 🏡Lucy & Mina at home in England Protagonists Lucy and Mina are sisters living in their family home in England. Mina, the elder sister, reveals she is engaged to a dashing real estate agent named Jonathan Harker. Jonathan visits, but he is quickly summoned by a letter to visit a mysterious client in Transylvania named Count Dracula. 🏘️A Transylvanian Village Jonathan arrives in Transylvania to a lively town under the shadow of a grand castle. He dances with the villagers, but a sense of impending doom pervades as they drape him in garlic flowers and rosaries for his journey. 🏰Dracula’s Castle Jonathan arrives at the Castle and quickly discovers that the Count possesses seemingly supernatural powers. While wandering the halls by lantern light, Dracula’s four Wives seduce him in the dungeon and bite him. Dracula intervenes, and Jonathan escapes the castle. 🌙The Dark Forest Jonathan escapes into the dark Transylvanian forest, but Dracula and his Wives follow as they seek fresh blood. A nun finds Jonathan near death and takes him to the convent to be revived. 🏡Lucy and Mina’s home in England Dracula and his Wives travel to England. Lucy and Mina are unaware of their impending doom. 🪦The Graveyard Lucy suffers from bouts of sleepwalking. One foggy night, she sleepwalks to the graveyard. The vampires discover her, and Dracula falls madly in love with her as they dance together locked in a trance. 🏡The H
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🦇Reviews are in! Audiences in 2024 had a lot to say about the premiere of DRACULA. If you’re still wondering whether your Halloween plans should include a night out at Charleston’s spookiest ballet, this is your sign to grab your tickets! 🎟️ Tomorrow is the last day to save 20% on DRACULA tickets! Use code VAMPIRE before selecting seats. 🩸DRACULA: October 24 & 25, 2026 Less than one week away! Historic Sottile Theatre | Charleston, SC www.palmettocityballet.org Photos by Elaine Pope #halloween #charlestonsc #halloweenevent #thingstodoincharleston #charlestonmoms
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🩸Only 1 week remains until the curtain rises on DRACULA at the historic Sottile Theatre! Here are a few of many spine-tingling moments you can look forward to as you experience Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire tale live on stage. 🎟️Save $10 per ticket on DRACULA through October 19th with code VAMPIRE www.palmettocityballet.org Enter a Gothic world of suspense, seduction, and terror this Halloween as a battle between man and monster ensues. Get your tickets today! 🩸DRACULA by Palmetto City Ballet Historic Sottile Theatre | Charleston, SC October 24 at 7:00PM & October 25 at 3:00PM Choreography by Jonathan Tabbert #charlestonsc #ballet #charlestonevents #dracula #halloweenevents
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🪦Dracula and his Wives abduct Mina in a viscous rage, craving blood and revenge after Lucy’s death. Grief-stricken and frightened, Mina’s scream pierces the air as the vampires attempt to turn Mina into Dracula’s newest bride. Sound on! 🔊 Sink your fangs into Charleston’s most frightening Halloween ballet this October 24 & 25 at the historic Sottile Theatre! 🦇Save 25% on DRACULA with our new Date Night Series when you bundle tickets with “Cinderella!” Enjoy the fright of DRACULA today while looking forward to ballet’s iconic fairytale romance this March. 🎟️www.palmettocityballet.org 20% Student and group discounts are available! Choreography by Jonathan Tabbert. #draculaballet #charlestonsc #halloween #thingstodoincharleston #charlestonevents
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🎟️20% off DRACULA tickets starts today exclusively for Email Subscribers! Be the first to get the best seats in the house for this frightfully enticing Gothic romance. Witness Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire story on the historic Sottile Theatre stage this October 24 & 25 in a world where suspense and terror reigns. Code valid today — October 7, 2026 🦇Check your inbox for your early access 20% off discount code, or subscribe today at www.palmettocityballet.org to receive a code later this week! #dracula #charlestonsc #thingstodoincharleston #halloween #draculaballet
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Wait for the end…💥🦇 Since you made Dracula’s Wives go viral in our last Reel, they’re back with a fearsome finale. Front-row audience members experience an up-close encounter with these vampires, so you’ll want to sit as close to the action as possible! 🩸DRACULA by Palmetto City Ballet Charleston’s professional ballet company 📍October 24 & 25, 2026 Historic Sottile Theatre | Charleston, SC Join our email list on our website to save 20% ($10 off per ticket) on DRACULA by Palmetto City Ballet starting tomorrow through October 7! Or, save 25% today when you bundle DRACULA & “Cinderella” tickets with the Date Night Series! Taxes & fees not included. Video of DRACULA, 2024; choreography by Jonathan Tabbert #charlestonsc #ballet #halloween #dracula #charlestonevents
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Some more gorgeous shots from @kendragiles_photography dancing with @unboundballetproject
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🪦Dracula’s Wives dance at Lucy’s grave, summoning her to awaken from the dead to taste the blood of her first victim. Set to the heart-pounding score of Verdi’s “Requiem,” this powerful frenzy of bloodlust completes Lucy’s transition from an innocent young girl to a monstrous vampire. 🩸DRACULA by Palmetto City Ballet returns to the historic Sottile Theatre in downtown Charleston, SC, this October 24 & 25, 2026. Get your tickets today to the can’t-miss Halloween event of the year by Charleston’s professional ballet company! Spooky attire and costumes are welcome. 🎟️www.palmettocityballet.org #charlestonsc #charlestonevents #dracula #halloween #thingstodoincharleston
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Scenes from lately 🍂🪩
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A few of our favorites from ‘Beyond the Blue Light.’ A special thanks to everyone who joined us for this production…in the audience, on the stage or behind-the-scenes, @unboundballetproject is made possible by you and your continued support of professional dance in Charleston.🪩 Photos by @kendragiles_photography
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We are so honored! Dance Lab is Charleston’s Choice 2026 WINNER for Best Dance Studio!! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who voted for us and a huge CONGRATS to our entire Lab fam. 🥹🎉 (Swipe to read a love note from our Chief Mad Scientist!) We love you, Charleston! #charlestonschoice #charlestonschoice2026 #dancefamily #happyhumans Rat King pic by @abwoodz !
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MEET YOUR 26-27 YOUTH MAD SCIENTISTS (part II)!! AMANDA: BALLET 1. What are you looking forward to this season? I am looking forward to working with our amazing dancers on their technique and helping them achieve their goals and feel proud of themselves. 2. Favorite style of dance? My favorite styles of dance to perform and teach are classical and contemporary ballet, but I love being in the audience for all kinds of dance and go to the theatre every chance I get! 3. How long have you been teaching? This will be my ninth year! 4. Quick fun fact about you! I never aspired to be a classical ballet dancer growing up. I always wanted to do contemporary work, but my ballet technique needed the most help. I studied it as hard as I could through college and when I was offered a contract as a professional ballet dancer afterwards, I took it and never looked back! JESS: TAP 1. What are you looking forward to this season? Excited for another great season at Dance Lab, working with both new and familiar faces 😊. Also, excited about the Lab Co. choreo we’ve started…everyone’s been working so hard and I can’t wait to see the final product! 2. Favorite style of dance? Tap! 3. How long have you been teaching? I have been teaching for about 14 years! This is my 7th season with the lab! 4. Quick fun fact about you! fun fact is I once auditioned for americas got talent with my tap trio in high school 😂. we didn’t make the cut but got to meet and dance with Nick Cannon KAYLA | POINTE 1. What are you looking forward to this season? This season, I’m looking forward to helping students reach their goals and become stronger, confident dancers 2. favorite style of dance jazz! 3. How long have you been teaching? I’ve been teaching for 6 years. (2nd season with Lab) 4. Quick fun fact about you! I love cooking and playing cozy video games like The Sims 4, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing JONATHAN: BREAKING 1. What are you looking forward to this season? This season, I’m looking forward to new moves and unlocking levels of strength dancers don’t know they have. 2. favorite style of dance Breaking! 3. How long have you been teaching? 6 years! 4. Quick
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