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A Wish Is Granted - April 21st 2024
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A six-year-old girl battling a critical illness had her wish granted to be a ballerina. Adaleigh was born with half a heart and suffers from congenital heart failure. She has had three open heart surgeries since her birth. It was Adaleigh’s special wish to be a ballet dancer and dance with other professional ballet dancers on the Chapman Cultural Center's stage. She also wanted a unicorn - and all things pink: pink cupcakes, pink balloons and pink tutus.
Make-A-Wish South Carolina, with the help of Ballet Spartanburg, hosted a special event to grant her wish. Adaleigh performed three dances with Ballet Spartanburg, and she and her sister were given a lifetime offer of free ballet lessons. Clear here to watch the news video.
Click here to learn more about our partnership with Make-A-Wish: Make-A-Wish
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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