Support Ballet Spartanburg
Tax Free Donations and Gifts
There are many ways to give to Ballet Spartanburg. Donations and gifts to Ballet Spartanburg are part of the foundation that supports our educational training to many underserved populations, performances, and outreach. Please consider the importance of the performing arts and it's impact of how dance affects both young and old in our Spartanburg community and beyond.
LONA GOMEZ SCHOLARSHIP
As principal of the Center for Dance Education for 27 years, Lona has developed a successful syllabus. Under Miss Lona's direction, the Center for Dance Education continues its commitment to inspire excellence. She has choreographed for the Advanced Division students of Ballet Spartanburg, as well as for the professional dancers of Ballet Spartanburg. Under her tutelage, her students have continued to dance professionally in ballet companies across the world as well as continue their academic studies at elite higher educational institutions. This scholarship was named in her honor to support underserved student's desire to dance.
CARLOS AGUDELO BOYS’ FUND
This fund was created to honor Carlos Agudelo and his timeless energy to teach and hone the skills of young male underserved dancers. This fund is held at the Spartanburg County Foundation. Donations on line will be transferred to the Spartanburg County Foundation.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Our outreach programs reach more than 20,000 children/adults each year through in-and-after school dance classes. Many of these programs partner with The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Upstate, Spartanburg School Districts 1, 6 and 7, The City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreational Centers, Spartanburg City Programming, Parkinson's, retirement/nursing homes and assisted living centers to name a few.
POINTE SHOE FUND
This fund supports the high cost of pointe shoes for our professional company. Pointe shoe costs for our Company range from $100-$125. We have 11 female dancers and we need to support them with at least 10 pair of shoes per season. This is a minimum amount of shoes. Dancers can wear out a pair of shoes per ballet. The Company performs in over 18 ballets with pointe shoes.
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."