Liz King
Liz King
1st Season | South Carolina
Liz King was born in Florence, SC and began her ballet training at South Carolina Dance Theatre under the direction of Susan Rowe. She then trained at the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, State Street Ballet, and the University of Utah School of Dance. She also received summer training with the Gelsey Kirkland Academy, Philadelphia Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and more. Liz began her professional career as an apprentice at Eugene Ballet, where she had the privilege to dance repertoire by Toni Pimble, Suzanne Haag, Gerald Arpino, Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, and Eva Stone. Liz is excited for her first season with Ballet Spartanburg!
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."