23/24 Company Auditions
24/25 Company auditionS
*Please note that auditions are now closed for female applicants. We are still seeking male applicants for our 24/25 season.
Ballet Spartanburg is currently seeking dancers for our 24/25 ballet season. We offer a 27-week contract which includes a robust performing season. The company repertoire is classically focused, therefore all-female artists must have strong pointe work.
Those who seek to audition need to be working citizens of the US.
DANCE WITH US. GROW WITH US.
In addition to salary, dancers will have the opportunity to dance in 4 to 5 major productions per season, ranging from classical to contemporary repertoire. The Company dances not only on the stage, but engages in many opportunities within the city, state and touring.
- YMCA Membership
- Daily classes
- Flex time after rehearsals
- Pointe shoes/shoes provided
- Choreographic opportunities may be available
- Extensive performing opportunities
HOW TO SUBMIT
Ballet Spartanburg's artistic team is currently looking for both male and female dancers (Professional Company, apprentice, and trainee) with strong classical and contemporary technique for hire for the 2024/2025 season.
Please read carefully and submit the following:
- Your resume and full body photo
- One classical variation (pointe shoes for ladies) in dance attire
- Contemporary variation
Private auditions are by invitation only. Upon viewing submitted videos, Ballet Spartanburg's Artistic Team may invite artists to attend company class.
Open auditions will be held in El Paso, TX, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Spartanburg, SC. Dates and times are forthcoming.
Submit all material to both cagudelo@balletspartanburg.org and lgomez@balletspartanburg.org.
*Your audition application will not be processed if the requested materials have not been submitted.
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."