Events

Carmina Burana

April 13th 2024

Carmina Burana

Beautiful. Gripping. Dynamic. Set to the powerful music of German composer Carl Orff, Carmina Burana tells the story of the cycle of life and love. Based on original poems written by Bavarin monks in the 11th to 13th centuries, Carmina Burana’s riveting score performed by The Spartanburg Master Chorale & Orchestra Petrie School of Music at Converse University. ONE NIGHT ONLY! Saturday, April 13 at Twichell Auditorium.

Ballet at Bucko's - Black Swan

May 10th 2024

Ballet at Bucko's - Black Swan

An evening under the stars with cuisine by William Cribb and his team. Each course is artistically aligned with the 24/25 season, The Professional Company will perform excerpts from The Black Swan and additional pieces, exceptional art from local artists, and music.

Swan Princess

October 18th 2024 - October 20th 2024

Swan Princess

Swan Princess is the story of the lovely Princess Odette, who wanders by a beautiful lake and is cursed by the wicked Von Rothbart and turned into a swan. Will Prince Siegfried’s promise of love break the curse? This enchanting, shortened version of the classic Swan Lake, is dazzling.

The Nutcracker

December 13th 2024 - December 15th 2024

The Nutcracker

Celebrate the joy and excitement of Clara’s adventures with her Nutcracker Prince. For 34 years, Christmas begins with the tradition of Ballet Spartanburg's The Nutcracker. New costumes, our expanded Nutcracker Market, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score played by the Spartanburg Philharmonic will fill you with holiday cheer!

Tangos & Tapas

January 23rd 2025 - January 24th 2025

Tangos & Tapas

The Studio One Series offers an evening of Latin flair with a well-known dance of love-the tango. Tangos from well-known ballets and original choreographed pieces will be part of the evening enhanced by tapas. and vino before the performance. Performances will take place in our beautiful Ballet Spartanburg studios.

There Goes The Neighborhood with Ballet Spartanburg

February 7th 2025 - March 29th 2024

There Goes The Neighborhood with Ballet Spartanburg

Ballet Spartanburg joins Randy Foster and a HOOD of talented and well-known singers & musicians as they bring to Spartanburg popular songs from previous There Goes the NeighborHOOD concerts as well as a number of newly written songs by Foster. One night only!

The Mighty Casey

March 21st 2025 - March 23rd 2025

The Mighty Casey

Casey and the Mudville Nine are ready to knock this ballet out of the park! Based on the poem, Casey at the Bat and Casey- Twenty Years Later, created by Lisa De Ribere for PBT, this is the first baseball ballet for Spartanburg.
Martha Graham's

Suite from Appalachian Spring

music by Aaron Copland

 

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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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