Shelby Hillis
Shelby Hillis
1st Season | South Carolina
SHELBY HILLIS was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She is a graduate of the South Carolina Governor's School for Arts and Humanities with a focus in Ballet. She began her dance training at the age of three with DanceArts Greenville. Shelby danced many roles in their original ballets such as Enchanted, The Nutcracker, and Peter Pan, and she joined their Pre-Professional Program at age 10. At the age of 13, Shelby began training with International Ballet in Greer, SC. She was admitted to the SC Governor's School at age 14 and completed her training under the direction of Josee Garant and Elizabeth Wright. She attended Summer Intensives at Palmetto City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School, The University of South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory, and Nashville Ballet. Shelby is excited to begin her dance career with Ballet Spartanburg for the '25-'26 season.
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."