News & Publicity
Ballet Spartanburg's Free Parkinson's Class and Mindful Movement Classes - July 20th 2018
Ballet Spartanburg's Free Community Parkinson's Movement Exercise and Dance Class was featured on Your Carolina with WSPA TV's Jennifer Martin. Check out the link below to see Winnie Walsh, Parkinson's Support leader and Carlos Agudelo, creator of the Parkinson's class. This class meets every Friday at 10:00 beginning September 7th, 2018. The Mindful Movement class begins September 5 on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10:00. These classes are sponsored by the JM Smith Foundation.
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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."