Board of Trustees
The Ballet Spartanburg Board of Trustees is a diverse group of men and women who govern the organization with the highest of integrity and fiduciary responsibility. The Board meets at noon at the Chapman Cultural Center a minimum of 7 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 after completing their terms. Each member helps to cultivate donors and engage the community in understanding and furthering the complete mission/vision of Ballet Spartanburg.
2019/2020 Ballet Spartanburg Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
| Dr. Terry Pruit, President | Anne Wingo, Treasurer |
| Ann Hodge, Vice President | Kinsey Blackwell, Secretary |
Board Members
| Katie Boling | Michelle Nelson |
| Dr. James Bradof | Anne Poliakoff |
| George "Buck" Brandt, III | Cindy Riddle |
| Molly Colbath | Rosemary Moody Roberts |
| Kay Cox | Allison Skinner |
| Richard Dargan | Tommy Stokes |
| Aundi Hunter | Natalie Swift |
| Kate Leonard | Elizabeth Tisdale |
| Dr. Chi Lim | |
| Julia Manello | |
| Kyle Milner |
Board Member Emertius
Nancy Dowling
Life Member
Anne Manning
Ballet Spartanburg Receives 2018
Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award
Ballet Spartanburg has received the 2018 Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award. This award is given each year by the South Carolina Arts Commission to recognize exemplary artists and arts organizations for the State of South Carolina. “Each recipient of these Verner Awards is an outstanding ambassador for our state and contributes greatly not just to the arts community, but the overall quality of life. As the Arts Commission nears completion of its 50th anniversary celebration, we are honored to recognize organizations and individuals who live out the service, commitment and passion that helped the arts here thrive throughout the last half century." S.C. Arts Commission Chairman Henry Horowitz.
Your loyal and continued support allows expansion of new outreach programs, professional performances and new dance audiences. We are very appreciative of generous gifts from corporations, individuals and families. We value your past, present and future support. Every dime matters. Every dollar matters. We hope you will join as a supporter today.