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Tango Flash Mob in Charleston

2012-05-27

On Sunday, May 27, Charleston was greeted with three surprise performances by some of the best tango dancers in SC. At Old City Market, 20 dancers made the terrace in front of Cafe Paradiso their stage as visitors to the city for the annual Spoleto Festival wandered through the market. Dancers included Yelena Bibik, Ivan Bolshakov, Tanya Bolshakova, Ken Broom, Roger Prevost, Zenaida Broom, Suzanne Krebsbach, Alex Moore, Nicole Lavallee, Anna Maria Ford, Marina Mironova, Lucy Gordon, Carolyn Moss, Sonia Jacobson, Don Rosenezro, Marcia Klingensmith, Susan Weeks, Clint Rauscher, Jerrin Kesterson, Sailor Yumi and many more. Pictures and video will be posted within the week.

facts about pocket productions

Did you know that ArtRageous, Pocket Productions' spontaneous art series, was inspired by Improv Everywhere? This exciting public performance group based out of NYC was started by a Columbia, SC, native. On April 5, the founder, Charlie Todd, caused a scene in Columbia, SC.

Did you know that the first Playing After Dark event showcased the talents of eight local artists and had 65 audience members?  Great things start small.

Pocket Productions has showcased the artwork of over 50 local visual artists, reaching over 10,000 residents throughout the Midlands.

Pocket Productions has worked with over 30 organizations, including the Columbia Museum of Art, the Columbia Classical Ballet, the SC Philharmonic, and the Palmetto Conservation Foundation.

Did you know that the first ArtRageous event was funded by the Arts Institute and the Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties? Since this initial event, we have brought over 20 spontaneous events to the City of Columbia and Richland County that engage the general public with art.

The 2012-2013 season is sponsored by the City of Columbia, the Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties and the South Carolina Arts Commission. Thank you for your generous support!