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Thursday, December 26, 2024
City Dance
Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Friday, December 27, 2024
Hip Hop Nutcracker
Dec 27 @ 8:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

A unique and joyful holiday mash-up for the whole family, THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, the production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of Hip Hop’s founding fathers. Through this remixed and remained version of the classic, the dynamic performers of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER take audiences on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Spartan Spinners Regular Square Dance
Jan 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lutheran Church
Regular 3rd Sat of the month Square dance .
Tom Pustinger calling squares and Nancy Pustinger cueing line dances between Square dance tips.
Our club dances at:
Holy Communion Lutheran Church’s
Gillespie Center Hall
1430 John B. White Blvd (Route 296)
Spartanburg, SC
Square Dance Attire is Admired — Not Required
$6 donation requested per dancer and Visitors are Always WELCOME!
Free admittance to watch Modern Square Dancing and partake of our snacks and good will for the evening anytime club members are dancing.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
City Dance
Jan 23 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Spartan Spinners Regular Square Dance
Feb 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lutheran Church
Regular 3rd Sat of the month Square dance .
Tom Pustinger calling squares and Nancy Pustinger cueing line dances between Square dance tips.
Our club dances at:
Holy Communion Lutheran Church’s
Gillespie Center Hall
1430 John B. White Blvd (Route 296)
Spartanburg, SC
Square Dance Attire is Admired — Not Required
$6 donation requested per dancer and Visitors are Always WELCOME!
Free admittance to watch Modern Square Dancing and partake of our snacks and good will for the evening anytime club members are dancing.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Experience America’s most popular dance company when Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its unique mix of contemporary and classic movement to the stage. In this season celebrating lineage and legacy, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will perform the beloved masterpiece Revelations and will bring to life works by numerous choreographers for whom Mr. Ailey paved the way, reminding us that dance is both a reflection of our past and a guide to our future.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Experience America’s most popular dance company when Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its unique mix of contemporary and classic movement to the stage. In this season celebrating lineage and legacy, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will perform the beloved masterpiece Revelations and will bring to life works by numerous choreographers for whom Mr. Ailey paved the way, reminding us that dance is both a reflection of our past and a guide to our future.

Friday, February 21, 2025
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Feb 21 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.  This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.

Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class of dancers, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble.

Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan.

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Meals on Wheels Sweetheart Charity Ball
Feb 22 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Greenville Convention Center

logo 6 - Meals on Wheels Sweetheart Charity Ball

An unforgettable experience for a worthy cause. On Saturday, February 22, 2025, Meals on Wheels of Greenville’s 30th annual Sweetheart Charity Ball will be held at the Greenville Convention Center from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Join us for an evening out in benefit of the homebound.

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Feb 22 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.  This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.

Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class of dancers, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble.

Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan.

Sunday, February 23, 2025
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Feb 23 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.  This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.

Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class of dancers, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble.

Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Dancing with the Stars
Feb 26 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Straight from Hollywood, See Dancing with the Stars, Live! See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show in a city near you with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, Rylee Arnold and special guests to be announced! Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!
Thursday, February 27, 2025
City Dance
Feb 27 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, March 15, 2025
Spartan Spinners Regular Square Dance
Mar 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lutheran Church
Regular 3rd Sat of the month Square dance .
Tom Pustinger calling squares and Nancy Pustinger cueing line dances between Square dance tips.
Our club dances at:
Holy Communion Lutheran Church’s
Gillespie Center Hall
1430 John B. White Blvd (Route 296)
Spartanburg, SC
Square Dance Attire is Admired — Not Required
$6 donation requested per dancer and Visitors are Always WELCOME!
Free admittance to watch Modern Square Dancing and partake of our snacks and good will for the evening anytime club members are dancing.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
City Dance
Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, April 19, 2025
Spartan Spinners Regular Square Dance
Apr 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lutheran Church
Regular 3rd Sat of the month Square dance .
Tom Pustinger calling squares and Nancy Pustinger cueing line dances between Square dance tips.
Our club dances at:
Holy Communion Lutheran Church’s
Gillespie Center Hall
1430 John B. White Blvd (Route 296)
Spartanburg, SC
Square Dance Attire is Admired — Not Required
$6 donation requested per dancer and Visitors are Always WELCOME!
Free admittance to watch Modern Square Dancing and partake of our snacks and good will for the evening anytime club members are dancing.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
City Dance
Apr 24 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Shen Yun 2025: An Experience of Beauty and Grace
May 6 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and a heavenly scene is right before your eyes. Fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Classic stories of love and loss, of humor and heroic deeds, come to life. You will be amazed by how vibrant, exciting, and profound classical Chinese culture can be.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Shen Yun 2025: An Experience of Beauty and Grace
May 7 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and a heavenly scene is right before your eyes. Fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Classic stories of love and loss, of humor and heroic deeds, come to life. You will be amazed by how vibrant, exciting, and profound classical Chinese culture can be.

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Spartan Spinners Regular Square Dance
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lutheran Church
Regular 3rd Sat of the month Square dance .
Tom Pustinger calling squares and Nancy Pustinger cueing line dances between Square dance tips.
Our club dances at:
Holy Communion Lutheran Church’s
Gillespie Center Hall
1430 John B. White Blvd (Route 296)
Spartanburg, SC
Square Dance Attire is Admired — Not Required
$6 donation requested per dancer and Visitors are Always WELCOME!
Free admittance to watch Modern Square Dancing and partake of our snacks and good will for the evening anytime club members are dancing.