Roberto Vega Ortiz
Roberto Vega Ortiz
1st Season | Puerto Rico
Roberto Vega Ortiz born and raised in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Roberto has danced professionally for over a decade and toured more than 10 countries worldwide. During his 2-year tenure as a Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo member Roberto trained at Escuela De Ballets De San Juan, Conservatoria De Ballet Concierto De Puerto Rico, Escuela Especializada En Ballet Julian E. Blanco, and Miami City Ballet School. He also danced professionally with Ballet Concierto De Puerto Rico, Nashville Ballet, Diablo Ballet, San Jose Dance Theatre, Ballet22, and Mauro Ballet. In October 2020, Vega Ortiz co-founded Ballet22, which was named Dance Magazine's 2022 "25 to watch", serving as its Artistic Director, President of the Board, and Lead Dancer until 2023. Vega Ortiz is currently the co-founder and co-director of Enby Ballet. Roberto Vega Ortiz is excited to call Spartanburg home and to be part of 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."