Board of Trustees
The Ballet Spartanburg Board of Trustees is a diverse group of community leaders who govern the organization with the highest of integrity and fiduciary responsibility. The Board meets at noon at the Chapman Cultural Center a minimum of 7 times annually. The time of service is three years with an option to serve a second term. New board members are voted on annually to replace members who rotate off after completing their terms. Each member helps to cultivate donors and engage the community in understanding and furthering the complete mission/vision of Ballet Spartanburg.
2023/2024 Ballet Spartanburg Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
| Dr. Kira L. Reaves, President | Michelle Nelson, Treasurer |
| Julia Manello, Vice President | Kinsey Blackwell, Secretary |
Angela Halstead, Past-President
Board Members
| George Buck Brandt, III | Margarette B. Miller |
| Kent Brannon | Kyle Milner |
| Dr. Kelan Brown | Cindy Riddle |
| Marquice Clark | Natalie Robichaud |
| Kay Cox | Robert Rodrigues |
| Robert Michael Ethridge | Rosemary Moody Robert |
| Aundi Hunter | Elizabeth Schoonover |
| Denise Beers-Kiepper | Elizabeth Tisdale |
| Kate Leonard | Stephanie Wofford |
| Dr. Chi Lim | |
Board Member Emertius
Nancy Dowling
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."