Founded in 1961 as Columbia City Ballet, South Carolina Ballet is celebrating 64 years of innovative, critically acclaimed dance performance and educational outreach across the Midlands and beyond. As South Carolina's largest performing arts organization, SCB enriches the lives and the economy of our community. More than 60,000 people attend our world-class performances each year, resulting in a $2.3 million economic impact. We are more committed than ever to our Educational Outreach Program, enriching the lives of more than 20,000 children annually.