School Programs
2025/2026 SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Dance demonstrations are held in conjunction with our public performances for over two dozen Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and Greenville County schools throughout the year. In 2024-2025, Ballet Spartanburg served over 10,000 students in our community. School shows for 2025-2026 include Coppélia, The Sensory Sensitive Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf, and THE SOUND OF STEAM. Scroll down to learn more about each of our upcoming programs.
2025-2026 Ballet Spartanburg School Performances Information
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Ballet Spartanburg hosts school day shows both in theaters and in YOUR school. Review the performance season, talk with your grade level, and reserve your spots NOW!
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Approximately four weeks before the performance, you will receive a study guide that will help enhance your attendance at the performance. Go over the details with your students so they know what they are going to see to make the most of your field study.
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Connections to the SC College and Career Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency and additional standards are made within the study guides, so your instructional time is not lost.
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Email swoodham@balletspartanburg.org to secure your seats at these exciting shows. You will receive an email confirmation.
- For more information about our educational programs, contact our Outreach Coordinator Susan Woodham at swoodham@balletspartanburg.org or call 864.583.0339.
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coppeliaOctober 16, 2025
9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
October 17, 2025
9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Chapman Cultural Center Theater
$10 per student
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Coppelia Registration Form |
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Sensory Sensitive Performance of the NutcrackerDecember 12, 2025
10:00 AM
Twichell Auditorium, Converse University
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Sensory Sensitive Performance of The Nutcracker Registration Form |
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Peter and the WolfMarch 18, 2026
9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
March 19, 2026
9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Chapman Cultural Center Theater
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Peter and the Wolf Registration Form |
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THE SOUND OF STEAMOctober 24, 2025
October 31, 2025
November 7, 2025
November 14, 2025
November 21, 2025
January 9, 2026
January 16, 2026
AT YOUR SCHOOL -
TEACHER SELECTS TIME
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Sound of Steam Registration Form |
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."