The Columbia Repertory Dance Company's mission is to broaden the experience of professional dance artists and patrons in Columbia, SC through multidisciplinary collaborative performances year-round. We aim to retain the talents of South Carolina dance artists and provide a spectrum of professional opportunities while inspiring and developing a broader and deeper understanding of dance in Columbia.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | CHOREOGRAPHER

Stephanie Wilkins Stephanie Wilkins is the Artistic Director, Resident Choreographer and Co-founder of the Columbia Repertory Dance Company in Columbia, SC. She received her Master of Fine Arts in Dance Performance & Choreography from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in NYC, where she lived for fifteen years. She has taught, choreographed and performed extensively in New York, San Francisco, Brazil, Kenya, Scotland and South Carolina. Stephanie is an adjunct Professor of Dance at Columbia College and has previously taught at the University of SC and Coker University, as well as a guest instructor at Princeton University and College of Charleston.  In January 2015, she premiered Woven, her first evening-length work, with jazz composer Mark Rapp. She performed her solo, Burned, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland in August 2022. Her works Forgiveness (part 2) and Agitato were selected to be performed as part of the Dumbo Dance Festival at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn, NY in June 2023, and Ache was selected and performed at the same festival in 2024. In the past year, Stephanie choreographed Legally Blonde The Musical for Workshop Theatre, choreographed and performed with Jamie Scott in Dancing with the Palmetto Stars at the Township Auditorium, accompanied Cola Rep Dance Company for their performance at Piccolo Spoleto and led the company in their 6th season with their concert at the Koger Center’s new lower level performance space.

MANAGING DIRECTOR | DANCER

Bonnie Boiter-Jolley is Co-founder and Managing Director of Cola Rep Dance Co. A graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts, Bonnie studied at the American Ballet Theatre in New York City, Kirov Academy of Ballet, Boston Ballet, Alonzo King Lines Ballet and the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Bonnie graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Honors College at the University of South Carolina with degrees in Dance Performance and Choreography and Political Science. She has performed in Italy under the direction of Anna Marie Holmes and the Czech Republic and in the Summer Stage series in New York City. Bonnie has performed with Wideman Davis Dance company and Donald Byrd’s Spectrum Dance Theatre and appeared in local theatre productions “Songs for a New World” at Workshop Theatre and “the Great Gatsby” at Trustus Theatre. Bonnie joined the Columbia City Ballet in 2011, was promoted to Soloist in 2013 and Principal Dancer in 2018. Bonnie has over 15 years of experience in dance education and is credited with developing the ballet program at the Columbia City Jazz Conservatory under the leadership of Choreographer and Master Teacher Dale Lam where she has been on faculty since 2011. Since Fall of 2022, Bonnie has been teaching in an Adjunct capacity in the University of South Carolina Department of Theatre and Dance. In 2019 Bonnie co-founded the Columbia Repertory Dance Company. The company is now in their sixth performance season and has since traveled to perform as part of the DUMBO Dance Festival  in New York twice, collaborated with the SC Philharmonic, artist Jordan Sheridan and 701 CCA and Historic Columbia. Bonnie is thankful for a life in the arts with her husband Chad Henderson.

DANCER

Erin is a graduate of Columbia College, SC (BFA) and Texas Woman’s University (MFA), where she received the Excellence in Choreography Award (2012) and the Pauline Bishop Leman Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement (2014). Erin is a graduate of the Integrated Movement Studies program (2016) and is a Certified Laban Movement Analyst and Somatic Movement Educator. She is the founder and Artistic Director of Moving Body Dance Company and is the FY21 South Carolina Arts Commission Fellowship recipient for Dance Choreography.

DANCER

Amy’s dance training began outside of Richmond, Virginia at Aim Dance Academy and Central Virginia Dance Academy, focusing on classical ballet and modern dance. She furthered her training through summer intensives with Richmond Ballet, Joffrey Ballet in New York, and BalletX. Amy recently performed as a Dance Fellow with the Carmel Dance Festival, where she worked closely with Leandro Damasco Jr. and is a recent graduate from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Dance Performance and Choreography. While at USC, Amy had the opportunity to work with Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Joffrey Ballet Chicago and the Limón Dance Company, and guest artists Kathryn Morgan, Valentina Kozlova and Collin Connor.

DANCER

Rayni Collins is a movement artist and therapist based in Rock Hill, SC. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography from Columbia College and an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling from Antioch University New England. Rayni has performed with The Power Company, THE MARK dance company, and Sarah Council Dance Projects, and her solo choreography Fragile Forms has been presented at BOOM Charlotte and Loose Leaves Showcase.

Her movement style is grounded, emotionally expressive, and informed by somatic and therapeutic practices. In addition to performing, Rayni is the founder of E-MOTIVE Counseling, where she supports creatives and empaths through body-based therapy and nervous system regulation.

DANCER

Megan is a dancer and educator originally from Dublin, Georgia. She began her dance training at the Madison Studio in Macon, Georgia, focusing on ballet, modern, and contemporary dance techniques. She went on to study at the University of South Carolina and graduated in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography. During her time at USC, Megan performed in ensemble works set by the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, André Megerdichian, Olivia Waldrop, Eddie Forehand, and Valentina Kozlova. Currently, Megan is serving as the dance teacher at Nursery Road Elementary School. She is excited for her first season with Cola Rep!

DANCER

Anna Lamczyk is a dancer and choreographer from Mount Vernon, Illinois, who obtained her B.S. in Dance Performance from Illinois State University. While a student, Anna performed in five Dance Theater Concerts, working with multiple choreographers, including Greg Merriman, Laina Reese, Kyle Ayers, and Alexandra Beller. Since graduation she has been teaching at Rising Stars Performing Arts Studio and attending numerous intensives with companies such as Baran Dance, New Dialect, and Staibdance. Her primary training is in ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, and tap.

DANCER

Carrie Preus is a dedicated dance artist, educator, and arts leader originally from Augusta, Georgia. She began her formal training under Ron and Kathleen Jones before continuing her studies at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she graduated from the high school program with a concentration in ballet. Carrie went on to earn her B.A. in Dance with a ballet concentration from Kennesaw State University in 2015. From 2017 to 2025, she danced professionally with Ballet Spartanburg, performing numerous leading roles and contributing original choreography to the Professional Company. In addition to her performance career, Carrie holds a Master's degree in Arts Administration and Cultural Leadership from Colorado State University. She currently serves as a part-time Instructor of Dance at Converse University and is the Artistic Program and Development Director for ArtsUp SC. Carrie is excited to return for her fourth season with Cola Rep! 

DANCER

Ashlee Daniels Taylor is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in somatics, dance performance, and interactive media design. Their work is centered in somatic practices that cultivate body awareness and reveal our interconnectedness. Taylor received their MFA in Dance with an interdisciplinary specialization in Fine Arts from The Ohio State University. She is a certified Alexander Technique Teacher. Their creative research employs rigorous, athletic movement, improvisation, and somatic investigation to explore how layers of experiences linger in our bodies. Through choreographic research, she strives to encourage personal well-being and foster connections between individuals to strengthen our communities. Taylor has performed works by Bebe Miller, Ohaf Naharin, and Tania Issacs. She teaches at UofSC and Columbia College, and performs with Columbia Repertory Company and Moving Body Dance Company.

DANCER

Jack Thompson currently serves as the dance teacher at Lower Richland High School in Richland School District 1, though he has taught in a variety of public and private settings for 10 years this May. He graduated from Winthrop University in 2017 with his BA Dance and received his MSEd in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University in 2023. Starting this summer, he will attend Jacksonville University in pursuit of his MFA in Choreography. This season is Jack’s second year in Cola Rep. 

APPRENTICE

Rylie Budnick is a recent alumna of Converse University, where she earned a B.A. in Dance and a B.A. in Business Administration. A Spartanburg, South Carolina native, she has made a meaningful impact both on campus and in the broader community through choreography centered on social engagement and community building. She now plans to pursue her M.F.A. at UNC Greensboro, with the goal of teaching dance at the collegiate level in the Carolinas. Through her dance choreography, pedagogy, and scholarship, she aims to expand access to dance and deepen arts education throughout the region.

APPRENTICE

Shannon holds a Master of Arts in Dance Education from NYU and played a key role in the opening of Connecticut Dance Center, where she also contributed to the development of the ABT Tots program. Since relocating to Columbia, she has taught at the University of South Carolina and Columbia College, as well as at Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy and the Center for Dance Education. She also worked with Unbound during the 2025 Summer Intensive. As a performer, Shannon has collaborated with Columbia Repertory Dance Company, Moving Bodies Dance, DanceKerr & Dancers, and Roza Dance Company.

APPRENTICE

Kaela Coleman is a passionate and dedicated dance educator and performer originally from Hodges, South Carolina. Kaela is a graduate of Columbia College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Studies with a minor in Psychology. While at Columbia College, Kaela was an active member of the Columbia College Dance Company, performed as a tap dancer and vocalist with Broadway Bound, and trained with Power Company Collaborative. Kaela has been the dance teacher at Heyward Gibbes Middle school since 2016, where she is committed to fostering both confidence and creativity in her students, inspiring them to explore their artistry and grow as individuals through the discipline of dance. This is her second season as an apprentice with Cola Rep Dance Company.

APPRENTICE

Kait has always been drawn to movement as both expression and inquiry. With a foundation in dance and a focus on somatic and contemporary practices, her work lives at the intersection of artistry and awareness. She is excited to work with Cola Rep for their 2026 season and currently performs with Jessie Natusch Dance Works. Beyond performance, Kait works in arts leadership and teaches dance and yoga, guiding others toward strength, presence, and connection. Her approach is grounded, intuitive, and ever-evolving—rooted in the belief that movement is not just something we do, but something we live.

APPRENTICE

Dylan Miller from Chapin, South Carolina, is a dancer and an undergraduate student at Converse University pursuing a B.A. in Dance. He first began his dance training at Spring Hill High School, where he would eventually become the captain of Spring Hill Dance Company, joined the National Honors Society of Dance, and won the Senior Dancer of The Year Award. Dancing gives Dylan so much joy and he loves to show it off on the dance floor. Dylan is excited to be a part of the Columbia Repertory Dance Company for this season!