Classes and Programming

General Class Information for 2024/2025 Fall Classes 

 

We welcome you to Ballet Spartanburg. A center for dance education that is more than just ballet. A center that is a higher standard. A center that offers quality dance education.
This fall, we are excited to offer new classes and instructors. Please note that we may have classes that are at capacity. We can place your student on a waiting list for any particular class.
As of June 16th, 2021, the Chapman Cultural Center and Ballet Spartanburg do not mandate the wearing of a mask for inside activities. We will continue monitoring the advice/requirements of the CDC.

 

***********PLEASE NOTE CLASSES BELOW ARE NOW CLOSED/AT CAPACITY*********

  • Ballet 1B  Wednesday-4:30-5:30-Miss Maia (Closed as of 8/3/2024)
  • Tumble and Jazz  Wednesday-4:30-5:30-Miss Ying Chi  (Closed as of 8/16/2024)
  • Creative a/b  Monday-1:00-1:50  Miss Ronna (Closed as of 8/19/2024)
  • Pre A/B  Thursday-3:30-4:30  Miss Carrie (Closed as of 8/19/2024)
  • Ballet IIA Wednesday- 4:00-5:00 Miss Ronna (Closed as of 8/22/2024) 
  • Creative a/b Wednesday- 2:15-3:05 Miss Ronna- Montessori (Closed as of 8/23/2024)
  • Tap and Twirl- Wednesday- 3:00-4:20 Miss Ying-Chi (Cancelled as of 8/29/2024) 
  • Int/Adv Lyrical- Thursday- 4:30-5:30 Miss Carrie (Closed as of 9/5/2024)
  • Creative a/b- Monday- 4:30-5:20 Miss Maia (Cancelled as of 9/12/2024)
  • Ballet 1A- Tuesday- 3:30-4:30 Miss Maia (Closed as of 10/31/2024)

Fall 2024 Classes Begin Monday, August 19th

  • Faculty and schedule are subject to change due to enrollment.
  • A minimum enrollment of 5 full paying students is required for a class to be maintained.
  • All registration forms must be completed and turned in to the Ballet Spartanburg office before a student may attend class.
  • Students are assigned classes and instructors upon approval of our School Principal, Analay Saiz.
  • Classes/dance education are closed classes. Parent Observation weeks/dates are noted on Dance Calendar.
  • Students who graduate from High School are required to take Adult Classes.
  • To withdraw a student, complete the withdrawal form, and submit it to the Ballet Spartanburg office. A withdrawal form must be submitted within one month of a student no longer attending classes to ensure a refund. Please note that we will adhere to this policy.
  • INCLEMENT Weather. Please note that we follow the openings/closings of the Chapman Cultural Center. We will try our very best to notify you of any changes due to inclement weather via email, Instagram and Facebook. Please check all emails from Ballet Spartanburg carefully.
CLICK HERE FOR 2024/2025 CFDE CLASS SCHEDULE  

Pre-Professional

Our Pre-Professional Division serves serious ballet students with comprehensive training that refines their technique while also building artistry and physical strength. Past/Current Pre-Pro Students have been and continue to be accepted on scholarship to elite professional summer intensives. Students have received scholarships to Pacific Northwest Ballet, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and Charlotte Ballet.

Trainee

Our Trainee Program is a comprehensive program that provides the experience necessary to ease the transition from student to professional dancer. Our trainees are given personal attention in a close, nurturing, environment. The Center for Dance Education Trainee Program is tuition-based. Click on the link for additional information/audition requirements
 

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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."

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