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 once a month at the Chapman Cultural Center. 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 complete a term. Each member helps to cultivate donors and engage the community in understanding and furthering the complete mission of Ballet Spartanburg.
Executive Committee
| Anne Wingo, President | Angela Hayes, Treasurer |
| Meredith Van Geison, Vice President | Ruthie Bailey, Secretary |
Board Members
| Jay Anthony | Tom Jennings |
| Lauren Anthony | Elizabeth McFarland |
| Richard Dargan | Anne Poliakoff |
| Jamarcus Gaston | Cindy Riddle |
| Catherine Gramling | Katrina Robinson |
| Angela Halstead | Tommy Stokes |
| Ann Hodge | Bill Wilkinson |
| Sadie Chapman Jackson | Sandra Williams |
| Allison Skinner |
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.