FREE AFRICAN DANCE CLASS OFFERING
West African Dance
CLASSES HAVE ENDED FOR 2024
Our community West African Dance classes are presented by Ballet Spartanburg, The South Carolina Humanities, Drs. Kristi & Kelan Brown, & Michael Robert Ethridge. We are incredibly thankful for our sponsors, and also to be partnering with the South Carolina Humanities. Click the link to read more about our Community West African Dance Class. African Dance Classes in Spartanburg
About the class
Location: Ballet Spartanburg Studios
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Classes have ended for 2024.
Age: 2-80+
Cost: FREE
*Each participant MUST complete and submit a 2025 registration form. Forms may be emailed to our Outreach Coordinator, Susan Woodham, at swoodham@balletspartanburg.org. Please note that classes do not start until Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
Ballet Spartanburg is pleased to again offer West African Dance classes at no cost to the community thanks to a generous grant from the South Carolina Humanities and our sponsors. This class is open to anyone who would like to lean about the history of African Dance, the culture, and the many variations of African Dance. Participants will also enjoy movement, exercise, and freedom of spirit and mind. Taught by exceptional African Dance instructor, Angela Gibson, and accompaniment by African Drummers, Page Rogers and Hamadi Brown, this class is fun, engaging, and perfect for all!
Taught by Dance Instructor, Angela Gibson and Accompaniment Drummers, Page Rogers & Hamadi Brown
Carlos Agudelo, 2023 SC Governor's Award for an Individual
Ballet Spartanburg's Artistic Director, Carlos Agudelo, was awarded the South Carolina Governor's Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission on May 23, 2023, at the Chapman Cultural Center. The award was presented by Mr. David Platt, Executive Director of the South Carolina Arts Commission. "We recognize the unparalleled energy, enthusiasm, devotion and love for dance that Carlos has gifted to our community out of his passion for all to experience the arts for the past 32 years. We are overjoyed that Carlos has been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission, " Teresa S. Berline, Executive Director. "The South Carolina Arts Commission is an extraordinary organization in our state which promotes and advocates opportunities in the arts which values equality, access, diversity and inclusion. Ballet Spartanburg is honored by the support of the South Carolina Arts Commission and the recognition of Carlos Agudelo."