School Programs
2024/2025 SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Dance demonstrations are held in conjunction with our public performances at over two dozen Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and Greenville county schools throughout the year. In 2023-2024, Ballet Spartanburg served over 10,000 students in our community. School shows for 2024-2025 include The Swan Princess, The Sensory Sensitive Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf, The Mighty Casey, and STEAM and THE SOUND OF LEARNING. Scroll down to learn more about each of our upcoming programs.
2024-2025 Ballet Spartanburg School Performances Information
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Ballet Spartanburg hosts school day shows both in theaters and in YOUR school. Review the performance season, talk with your grade level, and reserve your spots NOW!
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Approximately 4 weeks before the performance, you will receive a study guide that will help enhance your attendance at the performance. Go over the details with your students so they know what they are going to see and make the most of your field trip.
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Connections to the SC College and Career Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency and additional standards are made within the study guides, so your instructional time is not lost.
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Email swoodham@balletspartanburg.org to secure your seats at these exciting shows. You will receive an email confirmation.
- For more information about our educational programs contact our Outreach Coordinator, Susan Woodham, at swoodham@balletspartanburg.org or call 864.583.0339.
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THE Swan PrincessOctober 18, 2024
11:30 AM
Chapman Cultural Center Theater
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The Swan Princess Registration Form |
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Sensory Sensitive NutcrackerDecember 13, 2024
10:00 AM
Twichell Auditorium, Converse University
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Sensory Sensitive The Nutcracker Registration Form |
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Peter and the WolfFebruary 4 & 5, 2025
9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Chapman Cultural Center Theater
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Peter and the Wolf Registration Form |
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The Mighty CaseyMarch 20 & 21, 2025
9:30 AM & 11:30 AM
Chapman Cultural Center Theater
*March 20th, 9:30 AM performance SOLD OUT
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The Mighty Casey Registration Form |
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STEAM and THE SOUD OF LEARNINGOctober 21, 22, & 25, 2024
October 28 - November 1, 2024
9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, & 12:30 PM
YOUR SCHOOL
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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."