Will Scott
Will Scott
WILL SCOTT began his dancing career in Woodstock Georgia at Dancentre South. After high school, he attended the University of Alabama and earned his Bachelors of Fine Arts in dance. While at the University of Alabama, Will performed lead roles in Swan Lake, Flames of Paris, La Bayadere, as well as contemporary works choreographed by Sarah Barry, Cornelius Carter, Qianping Guo, and Rita Snyder. In 2013, Mr. Scott joined Ballet Spartanburg as a Company Dancer performing lead roles in multiple classical ballets such as The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and The Nutcracker. He has performed many works choreographed by Carlos Agudelo, Nelson Reyes and Lona Gomez. In 2018, Will moved to Atlanta to teach, choreograph, and continue his professional career before returning to Ballet Spartanburg for the 2021 season. Will is excited for another great season at 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."