Board of Trustees
The Ballet Spartanburg Board of Trustees is a diverse group of community leaders who govern the organization with integrity and committed fiduciary responsibility. The Board meets at noon at the Chapman Center for Philanthropy a minimum of seven times annually. The time of service is three years, with an option to serve a second term. New board members are voted on annually to replace members who rotate off. Each member helps to cultivate donors and engage the community in understanding and furthering the complete mission/vision of Ballet Spartanburg.
2025/2026 Ballet Spartanburg Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
| Dr. Kira L. Reaves, President | Rob Rodrigues, Treasurer |
| Griffin L. Lynch, Vice President | Michelle D. Nelson, Secretary |
Board Members
| Pontheolla M. Abernathy | Frances Krydynski |
| Denise Beers-Kiepper | Kenneth Lawrence |
| Kent Brannon | Elizabeth Lowndes |
| Dr. Marquice Clark | Margarette Bell Miller |
| Brian Enlow | Betsy Claire Neely |
| Dr. Syreeta Greene | Dr. Terry Pruitt |
| Angela Halstead | Cindy Riddle |
| Dr. Gary L. Hazelwood | Natalie Robichaud |
| Nicole Hunt | Christy Thompson |
| Stephanie Wofford | |
Board Member EmerItus
George "Buck" Brandt III
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."
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