The Mighty Casey Brings Baseball and Hometown Dancers Back to Spartanburg - March 19th 2025
The Spartanburg Herald Journal's front-page story on Ballet Spartanburg's "The Mighty Casey." read more
News & Publicity
A Wish Is Granted - April 21st 2024
On April 21, 2024 we had the honor and privilege to help make a young child's dream of becoming a ballerina come true. Memories were created that this child and her family will cherish forever. read more
Ballet Spartanburg Presents Carmina Burana - April 5th 2024
For one night only Ballet Spartanburg will bring the dynamic and powerful Carmina Burana to the stage at Converse University. Featuring a master chorale, orchestra, and choreography it is a true tour de force you do not want to miss. We are joined by Ballet Spartanburg’s Artistic Director Carlos Agudelo along with company members Will Scott and Carrie Prues. read more
Ballet Spartanburg Presents The Nutcracker - November 30th 2023
Ballet Spartanburg's The Nutcracker was featured on WSPA's Your Carolina. Company Dancers, Charlie Carrouth, Will Scott, and Carrie Preus joined Artistic Director, Carlos Agudelo to discuss our upcoming production of this beloved holiday classic. read more
Ballet Spartanburg Presents The Sleeping Beauty - October 3rd 2023
The storybook magic of The Sleeping Beauty comes to life with Ballet Spartanburg later this month. We are joined by Executive Director Teresa Berline and some of the company members of Ballet Spartanburg with more details. read more
CFDE Director, Lona Gomez, Awarded School of American Ballet National Visiting Fellowship - March 4th 2022
Ballet Spartanburg's Center for Dance Education Director, Lona Gomez, was selected as one of the School of American Ballet's 2021/2022 National Visiting Fellow. Learn more about her experience as a SAB Visiting Fellow. Content is provided by School of American Ballet. read more
Sip 'N Shag With Ballet Spartanburg - June 3rd 2021
Ballet Spartanburg's Sip 'N Shag event at R.J. Rockers was featured on WSPA's "Your Carolina". Executive Director, Teresa Hough, and Company Dancer and Intern, Carrie Preus, discussed the family-friendly fundraising event, 2021 summer camps, and the 2021/2022 performing season. read more
May Day at the Ballet at the Chapman Cultural Center - May 1st 2021
May Day at the ballet took place at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg on May 1. Ballet Spartanburg offered games, activities and dancing around the May Pole to celebrate May Day. Ballet Spartanburg put on a special dance performance for the families at the event. The event was photographed by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal. read more
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."