Lucy Collins was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina where she began dancing at the age of three. She trained with the City Ballet of Wilmington and joined their Professional Training Program at the age of 13. During her time at City Ballet she performed roles in original productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Beauty and the Beast, and A Carolina Nutcracker. Lucy has attended intensives at UNCSA and Carolina Ballet. She was also nominated for and attended the North Carolina Governor’s School for Dance in 2023. Lucy is excited to begin her dance career with Ballet Spartanburg for the '25-'26 season.
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."