FREE AFRICAN DANCE CLASS OFFERING
West AFRICAN DANCE CLASS
CLASSES WILL RESUME JANURARY 2024 AND WILL BE OPEN TO ANY AGE/ABILITY.
Ballet Spartanburg and the Mary Black Foundation are pleased to once again offer FREE West African dance classes to the community. This class is open to anyone who would like to learn about the history of African Dance, the culture, and the many variations of African Dance, while enjoying movement, exercise and freedom of spirit and mind. Taught by exceptional African Dance instructor, Angela Alderson, and accompaniment by African Drummer, Page Rogers, this class is fun, engaging, and perfect for all!
To participate, please complete the below registration forms and email to Susan Woodham at swoodham@spartanarts.org
All participants must agree to follow the Ballet Spartanburg COVID-19 protocol. Masks are OPTIONAL but not mandated at this time. However, social distancing is still recommended. Click here for The African Dance Class Registration form. Chapman Cultural Center COVID Waiver for African Dance and Ballet Spartanburg COVID-19 Waiver.
LOCATION: Ballet Spartanburg
DAY/TIME: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM. Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2022
AGE: 2-80
COST: FREE
Taught by Dance Instructor, Angela Alderson and Accompaniment Drummer, Page Rogers
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."