Thank You
Thank you 2024/2025 Supporters
*Updated August 15, 2024
Diamond Level Sponsor:$20,000-aboveCity of Spartanburg
Chapman Cultural Center
Contec, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack McBride, Jr.
South Carolina Arts Commission
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Emerald Level Sponsor:$10,000 -$19,999Walmart Foundation
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Ruby Level Sponsor:$5000-$9,999JM Smith Foundation
Mrs. Elsa Hudson
Mike Ethridge Law Firm
Milliken Charitable Foundation
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Sapphire Level Sponsor:$2500-4,999Anonymous
City of Spartanburg
Mr. and Mrs. Russel Floyd Jr.
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Principal Dancer Contributing Member:$2,500 - Above
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First Soloist Contributing Member:$1,000-$2,499Nancy Dowling
George Dean Jr. & Susu Johnson
William & Elizabeth Lowndes, IV
Anna Rickell
Natalie Robichaud
Richard & Norwood Strasburger
Christina Trowbridge
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Second Soloist Contributing Member:$600 - $999Jerry & Sally Cogan
Jason & Griffin Lynch
Johanna Lewis & Richard Spiers
Sara Lynn & Jan Postma
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Corps de Ballet Contributing Member:$400 - $599Laura Allen
Jim & Jane Bagwell
Bill & Valerie Barnet
Orin & Elizabeth Beach
Nita Biven
George "Buck" & Mary Nell Brandt, III
Dr. Kelan Brown
Brant Bynum
Robert & Janeen Cochran
WR & EH Floyd
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Garrell
Keith & Cindy Kelly
Kenneth Lawrence
Frank & Julia Manello
Tom & Marsha Moore
Greg & Sue Novak
Dexter & Kira Reaves
Don & Alanna Wildman
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Apprentice Contributing Member:$250 - $399Kay Cox
Dr. Terry Pruitt
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Other Contributors:
These individuals have made gifts to one or more of the following: Project D.A.N.C.E, Lona Gomez Scholarship Fund, Carlos Agudelo Boys' Fund, Company Pointe Shoe Fund, Educational Outreach Programs, and General Operating Support.
Elizabeth Beach
Nita Biven
George "Buck" & Mary Nell Brandt, III
Rick Dent
Peyton & Michele Harvey
William & Elizabeth Lowndes, IV
Fayssoux D. McLean
Jan Parmenter
Donald and Diane Preus
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."