Emilie Mullaney
Emilie Mullaney
EMILIE MULLANEY is originally from Columbia SC. She started dancing at age four and decided to pursue ballet more seriously. Emilie joined Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet in Columbia, SC, where she trained under the tutelage of Mimi Worrell. She had the privilege of performing many lead roles with Ann Brodie’s including, Spring Fairy in Cinderella, Snow Queen, Dew Drop and Sugar Plum in The Nutcracker, and Swanhilda in Coppelia. She attended summer intensives with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, American Ballet Theater in NY, Cincinnati Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and Richmond Ballet. Upon graduating High School in 2019, Emilie became a trainee with Cincinnati Ballet. While at Cincinnati Ballet, she had the opportunity to perform in many outreach projects and performances with the Company. She is excited to be starting her third season with Ballet Spartanburg!
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."