International Ballet
It's All in the Training
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
IB Academy
International Ballet Academy provides the highest level of classical ballet training for the young student to the professional dancer; Building technique, musicality, coordination, & strength through structured classes; Community-focused with high value placed on respect, self-discipline, responsibility, and peer support.
Storytime Ballet
A partnership with the Greenville County Library System, International Ballet’s free programs introduce children to the world of ballet through dance-themed books. The performance/readings allow young children the opportunity to see the costumes and performers up-close and meet the dancers after the show. Programs are presented at a regional branch and main branch locations. Over 1,000 children and their families attend a Storytime Ballet performance each season.
Accessibility Class
A partnership with Thrive Upstate, International Ballet offers a free weekly ballet class for adults with intellectual disabilities. Taught by IB President & Founder Lena Forster, the class incorporates elements of ballet conditioning to bring movement, fitness, musicality, pleasure, and creativity to the students and volunteers. In addition to the weekly class, regular participants and volunteers are invited to attend The Nutcracker at no cost and perform in the Academy’s annual year-end demonstration.
The Nutcracker Tea
The Nutcracker Tea is a cherished Upstate event that offers young children and their families the beginnings of a Nutcracker tradition in celebration of the holidays. Guests enjoy tea, refreshments, delicious cake by Jonathan Caleb, a souvenir Nutcracker, Keepsake Photo with the Dewdrop Fairy, Nutcracker Story Time, and an Exclusive Performance by International Ballet Nutcracker dancers. Sponsors for the Tea align their business with a family-friendly, quality arts organization and event.
The Nutcracker
A classic holiday family tradition presented at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina and featuring the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and guest principal dancers.
Other MainStage Productions
Fall and Spring MainStage productions at the Peace Center.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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International Ballet
Board of directorsas of 10/18/2023
Mr. Tim Polin
Centurion Management Group
Term: 2021 - 2024
Kerry Bannister
retired - GCS Elementary Principal
Term: 2019 - 2023
Allison Donovan
SafeCo Insurance
Susan Fox
Signet Health
Larry Grogan
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America
Beth Lee
Community Volunteer & Philanthropist
Catherine Carter
Carter Family Wines
Mark Sullivan
Entrepreneur
Barb Kiprik
Volunteer & Philanthropist
Violeta Nistor
Psychiatrist
Nancy Wofford
Philanthropist
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
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