Maddie Kucensky
Maddie Kucensky
1st Season | Georgia
Maddie Kucensky originally from Atlanta, GA, began her ballet training at Dancentre South with additional training at Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre and Atlanta Ballet. She participated in summer programs at Nashville Ballet School, Ballet West, BalletX, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Furthering her education, Maddie received her BFA in Dance at Point Park University whilst in the graduate program at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. At Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Maddie had the opportunity to perform alongside the company and school in works such as The Nutcracker, Beauty and The Beast, Paquita, and George Balanchine's Serenade. Maddie is so excited to be joining Ballet Spartanburg for the 24/25 season and looks forward to learning from the artistic staff and performing with the company! *Sponsored by Adam Lloyd and Bridget Webb, Spartanburg, SC*
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."