Lucy Collins
Lucy Collins
1st Season | North Carolina
LUCY COLLINS was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she trained with City Ballet of Wilmington and later joined the school’s Professional Training Program. She has attended summer programs with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Carolina Ballet and was selected to attend the North Carolina Governor’s School for Dance in 2023.
Lucy joined Ballet Spartanburg’s Trainee Program in 2025 and returns for her second season in 2026–2027.
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."